{
  "id": 19443245,
  "title": "Tinubu: I’ll Subsidise Farming, Not Fuel; Atiku, Obi Lying About Returning Subsidy",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/11/tinubu-ill-subsidise-farming-not-fuel-atiku-obi-lying-about-returning",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-11T04:20:04.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "This Day",
    "slug": "this-day",
    "url": "https://www.thisdaylive.com/2026/11/11/tinubu-ill-subsidise-farming-not-fuel-atiku-obi-lying-about-returning-subsidy/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "President Bola Tinubu has firmly stated that fuel subsidies will not be revived in Nigeria, dismissing claims from opposition leaders that he is unwelcome in the north. At a rally in Jigawa State, Tinubu emphasized that his government would instead focus on subsidising farming, particularly small-scale farmers, with an interest-free loan scheme and mechanised farming services. He declared that the prospect of returning fuel subsidies is a lie and warned against it, stating that the government cannot afford to spend future generations' resources on a system that has become an economic burden. Tinubu outlined plans to invest in agricultural research and development, strengthen the police and armed forces, and enhance infrastructure for reliable power, all while reducing the cost of living. He also commended Jigawa State Governor Umar Namadi for his progress, urging the electorate to re-elect him. Tinubu challenged opposition figures to present any candidate they have supported to victory, highlighting his accomplishments as both governor and president.",
  "summary": "• Says NELFUND is weapon against poverty •North-west has rejected opposition’s claim that Tinubu is unwelcome in north, says Yari Deji Elumoye, Adedayo Akinwale in Abuja and Ibrahim Shuaibu in",
  "key_points": [
    "President Tinubu rejects fuel subsidies, prioritizes farming subsidies",
    "Interest-free loans and mechanized farming services for small-scale farmers",
    "Tinubu accuses Atiku, Obi of lying about returning fuel subsidies"
  ],
  "editors_take": "Shifting fiscal support from fuel to agriculture signals a long-term strategy to address economic burdens by prioritizing food production and small-scale farming over expensive energy subsidies.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}