Morning recap: Atiku-Tinubu clash widens, Dangote threatens petrol export, other top stories

The political landscape in Nigeria is intensifying as former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and President Bola Tinubu clash over the removal of the petrol subsidy and the controversial $16bn power projects. Atiku has accused the government of using old allegations to divert attention from fiscal priorities, while the Presidency has criticized his stance on the subsidy.

Meanwhile, Dangote Refinery has threatened to export petrol due to rising imports, which has created uncertainty around domestic demand and inventory planning. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is set to announce the candidates for the 2027 governorship and state House of Assembly elections on Saturday. Additionally, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has moved to reward information leading to the recovery of stolen assets abroad, and the Federal Government has halted foreign scholarships, redirecting funds to domestic education.

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