Tag: Economic Status
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Bill seeking special economic status for states passes second reading at Reps
The House of Representatives on Wednesday, passed the second reading of a Bill seeking to grant special economic status to states with over 10 million inhabitants. The Bill, sponsored by Rep. Babajimi Benson (APC-Lagos) and three others, seeks to alter Sections 80 (1) and 162 (1) of the Principal Act in the 1999 Constitution. Presenting…