By Enemona Samuel Endurance | The Bureau News
APC Governors back subsidy reform—tie proceeds to grassroots prosperity via agriculture and digital investment
The Progressives Governors’ Forum (PGF) says subsidy reforms must translate into grassroots prosperity through capital investment in agriculture and digital infrastructure. The position formed part of a communiqué issued at the end of the Forum’s meetings held in Kebbi on Thursday and Friday, The Bureau News reports.
Key takeaways — Nigeria News Today
- Investment focus: Channel fiscal gains from subsidy reform into farms, value chains, storage, rural roads, and digital connectivity for MSMEs.
- Macroeconomic outlook (as stated in the communiqué): economy “stably growing,” inflation “on the decline,” interest rates “trending down,” FX market “improving,” and FAAC allocations rising—credited to the Renewed Hope Agenda.
- Policy alignment: Reaffirmed collective commitment to the administration’s agenda and inter-governmental coordination.
Forum’s broader assessment
The governors said the engagement offered a platform to review the nation’s trajectory and Nigeria’s transformation plans. They noted “visible projects” in fiscal reforms, food security, power, infrastructure mobilisation, and social interventions, citing improved cooperation between federal and state governments.
Attendance and political notes
The communiqué indicated that APC governors were in attendance and described the meeting as a “vital convergent” for harmonising state policies and deepening progressive governance ideals. It also condoled victims of insecurity nationwide and formally welcomed Dr Peter Uba as “Governor of Enugu State” into the APC, claiming this raises the number of APC governors to 24 (as stated in the communiqué).
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Image: APC governors confer in Birnin Kebbi on translating reforms into grassroots gains — The Bureau News
Mini Foodstuff Price List for Nigeria News Today
| Item | Price (₦) | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Rice (50kg Bag) | ₦64,500 | Mile 12, Lagos |
| Beans (1 paint) | ₦3,600 | Wuse Market, Abuja |
| Garri (1 paint) | ₦1,900 | Mile 12, Lagos |
| Yam (1 tuber) | ₦1,200 | Wuse Market, Abuja |
| Tomatoes (basket) | ₦18,000 | Mile 12, Lagos |
| Palm Oil (1 bottle) | ₦1,700 | Wuse Market, Abuja |
Compiled by The Bureau News Business Desk for “foodstuff price list Mile 12 Lagos today” and “foodstuff price list Wuse Market Abuja today.”