Policy
6 LAS News stories tagged “Policy”, newest first. Every story links its sources.
Nigeria’s NEC backs 90‑day plan to curb living costs and boost food affordability
The National Economic Council approved a three‑month economic action plan aimed at lowering the cost of living, improving food prices and speeding up key projects, while launching a dashboard for transparency.
LAS News Desk · 22 Oct 2026, 23:45 WAT · 7 sources
Enugu Governor removes Keke fees and pushes operating hours to 10pm
Governor Peter Mbah announced the elimination of daily ticket fees for Keke operators and extended their permitted operating time to 10pm, a move welcomed by riders who also voiced support for the governor and President Bola Tinubu.
LAS News Desk · 17 Oct 2026, 23:45 WAT · 2 sources
Nigerian phone traders demand 90‑day pause on new registration fees
The Association of Mobile Phones and Allied Products Traders of Nigeria (AMPATN) has called for a three‑month suspension of the proposed phone registration charges, arguing that the fees could raise device prices and threaten livelihoods across the country.
LAS News Desk · 17 Oct 2026, 20:16 WAT · 2 sources
Trump signs order waiving Russia sanctions, easing pressure on Moscow
President Donald Trump signed an executive order on 17 October 2026 that temporarily waives sanctions and tariffs on Russian energy, a move that marks a significant shift in U.S. policy towards Russia and a decline in support for Ukraine.
Photo: The White House / Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
LAS News Desk · 17 Oct 2026, 16:16 WAT · 7 sources
SSG urges Kaduna governing boards to operate strictly within legal framework
The Secretary to Kaduna State Government advised newly inaugurated board members to understand the laws that create their institutions, emphasising clear separation of policy and administration, regular meetings, and citizen‑centred accountability.
LAS News Desk · 16 Oct 2026, 13:15 WAT · 2 sources
IMF urges Nigeria to replace blanket fuel subsidy with targeted aid amid fiscal strain
The International Monetary Fund cautioned Nigeria against reinstating a universal petrol subsidy, recommending focused social assistance for vulnerable households as subsidies cost up to 1.5% of GDP and risk worsening fiscal pressures.
LAS News Desk · 14 Oct 2026, 11:15 WAT · 7 sources