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High Toll Fees on Abuja-Makurdi Road Spark Public Outrage in Nigeria
Nigeria launched toll fees on the Abuja-Makurdi Road to repay a $460.8 million Chinese loan, charging N500-N1,600 per vehicle, sparking public anger due to high existing taxes and contradicting promises to reinvest fuel subsidy savings in infrastructure.
High Toll Fees on Abuja-Makurdi Road Spark Public Outrage in Nigeria
Nigeria launched toll fees on the Abuja-Makurdi Road to repay a $460.8 million Chinese loan, charging N500-N1,600 per vehicle, sparking public anger due to high existing taxes and contradicting promises to reinvest fuel subsidy savings in infrastructure.
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