Palliatives, CNG Buses, and Cash Transfers: Did Tinubu’s Relief Measures Really Help Nigerians?
When President Bola Tinubu removed fuel subsidy in May 2023, it triggered one of the biggest economic shocks many Nigerians had seen in years. Petrol prices jumped sharply, transport costs rose, food inflation worsened, and household budgets came under pressure. To reduce the pain, the Federal Government introduced several relief measures. These included food palliatives, compressed natural gas (CNG) buses, and conditional cash transfers to vulnerable households. The big question remains simple:...




