Tag: Fuel Subsidy
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Subsidy removal: FG explains how states, LGs will disburse N5bn palliative
The N5 billion palliative fund approved for each state of the Federation and the FCT will be used for the purchase of 100,000 bags of rice, 40,000 bags of maize as well as fertilisers to cushion the effects of the subsidy removal on petrol. TheNewsGuru.com, (TNG) reports Gov. Babagana Zulum of Borno gave this explanation…
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UPDATE: Palliative: FG approves N5bn for states, LGs
The Federal Government has approved the disbursement of N5 billion to states, local government councils and the FCT to cushion the effects of the subsidy removal on petrol.
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Despite excruciating hardship: Tinubu vows fuel subsidy decision has come to stay forever
… insists the commodity in Nig is one of the cheapest in WA Despite the heat of economic hardship and worsening living condition, President Bola Tinubu has vowed that fuel subsidy removal has come to stay forever insisting that the policy decision is permanent. The President’s position was announced by his Special Adviser on Media…
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Subsidy removal: S’West pensioners demand N40,000 minimum pension
Pensioners in the South-West geo-political zone have demanded for N40,000 minimum pension from the governors in the zone. The pensioners made the demand at the end of the meeting of Nigeria Union of Pensioners (NUP
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[VIDEO] NLC begins protest in Lagos, Abuja others over fuel subsidy removal
The Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) has begun their planned protest in several parts of Nigeria, following the fuel subsidy removal and the continuous economic hardship in the country. In Lagos, the Ikeja under-bridge is experiencing heavy security presence as members of the Nigerian Labour Congress Lagos chapter converge for the protest. For the Abuja NLC Fuel…
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(Just In) Fuel subsidy fallout: Beer gulpers to pay more from August 10
As the economic hardship in Nigeria continues to bite harder, beer gulpers would have to pay more from August 10, 2023. TheNewsGuru.com reports this was contained in a circular signed by the Sales Director of Nigeria Breweries, Plc, Ayo Lawal on Monday informing beer consumers of the latest parade in town. The circular which was…
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Fuel subsidy protest: IG orders CPs, AIGs to reach understanding with labour
Acting Inspector-General of Police, Mr. Kayode Egbetokun on Tuesday ordered Commissioners of Police and supervisory Assistant Inspectors-General of Police to engage with labour for understanding ahead of Wednesday’s protest over fuel subsidy removal. Force Public Relations Officer ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, stated in Abuja
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BREAKING: Full text of President Tinubu’s address today
I want to talk to you about our economy. It is important that you understand the reasons for the policy measures I have taken to combat the serious economic challenges this nation has long faced
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Proposed Nationwide Strike: Again, FG, NLC meet at Aso Rock
The federal government’s representatives have re-opened talks with organised Labour over fuel subsidy removal and proffering solutions to the harsh conditions trailing it. The meeting between both parties resumed today, Monday at the Presidential Villa, Abuja
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Falana says NLC’s planned protest, strike is lawful
Human rights lawyer Femi Falana says the Nigeria Labour Congress and its affiliates can proceed on the Aug. 2 strike and protest as planned, saying the exercise does not translate to contempt of court.