{
  "id": 4979287,
  "title": "Tinubu defends reforms as Atiku faults economic policies",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/02/tinubu-defends-reforms-as-atiku-faults-economic-policies",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-09-02T01:06:39.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch",
    "slug": "punch",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/tinubu-defends-reforms-as-atiku-faults-economic-policies/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "President Bola Tinubu defended his administration's economic reforms at the Asiwaju Scorecard Series and Policy Roundtable in Abuja, stating they were necessary for achieving a $1tn economy by 2030. Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar criticized the policies, questioning why Nigerians had to endure hardship before relief measures were promised. Tinubu, represented by Prof Nentawe Yilwatda, highlighted improvements in foreign reserves, revenue mobilisation, trade, and GDP growth under the reforms. In contrast, Atiku accused the administration of responding belatedly to a cost-of-living crisis that had persisted for over three years.",
  "summary": "President Tinubu defends his administration’s economic reforms, aiming for a $1tn economy by 2030, as Atiku Abubakar faults the policies’ impact on Nigeria Read More: https://punchng.com/tinubu-defends-reforms-as-atiku-faults-economic-policies/",
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Punch",
        "title": "2027: Atiku tackles Tinubu over fuel price",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/01/2027-atiku-tackles-tinubu-over-fuel-price",
        "published": "2026-09-01T17:02:39.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Ripples Nigeria",
        "title": "2027: Atiku fires back at Tinubu over rising fuel, cost of living",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/01/2027-atiku-fires-back-at-tinubu-over-rising-fuel-cost-of-living",
        "published": "2026-09-01T17:18:39.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Daily Trust",
        "title": "Court adjourns Atiku’s suit challenging Tinubu eligibility",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/01/court-adjourns-atikus-suit-challenging-tinubu-eligibility",
        "published": "2026-09-01T17:50:45.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Daily Post Nigeria",
        "title": "Fuel price: I’m standing with Nigerians – Atiku tackles Tinubu",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/01/fuel-price-im-standing-with-nigerians-atiku-tackles-tinubu",
        "published": "2026-09-01T18:04:58.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Premium Times",
        "title": "Lawyers disagree on service of Atiku’s suit against Tinubu’s eligibility for 2027 poll",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/01/lawyers-disagree-on-service-of-atikus-suit-against-tinubus",
        "published": "2026-09-01T21:45:44.000Z"
      }
    ]
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  "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."
}