Fuel subsidy will only last for 18 months, FG says
The Federal Government said the suspension on the removal of fuel subsidy would last for 18 months. It said the subsidy on the fuel will remain pending an amendment in the Petroleum Industry Act will be forwarded to the National Assembly. Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Timipre Sylva hinted at this while speaking on State House Correspondents in Abuja on […]
Subsidy: NLC warns increase in fuel price will affect cost of food, transport
The Nigerian Labour Congress has warned that the planned removal of fuel subsidy and subsequent increase in fuel price will affect every facet of life, including transportation, cost of food items, clothing, housing and others. Mr Ikechukwu Nwafor the NLC chairman in Ebonyi disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria on […]
Buhari has no plan to remove fuel subsidy – Lawan
Senate President, Ahmed Lawan said President Muhammadu Buhari has no plan to remove the subsidy on Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) otherwise known as petrol. Lawan spoke at the State House on Tuesday after a closed-door meeting with President Muhammadu Buhari. He said the citizens are already worried that the Federal government was planning the financing. Lawan said legislators met with their constituents on […]
