Tag : Fuel Subsidy removal
Bauchi govt begins distribution of palliatives
Persons Living with Disabilities (PWDs) who benefitted from the scheme appealed to the state government to sustain their inclusion in its economic employment programmes. Photo:...
Kano begins distribution of food items to vulnerable people
The gesture according to Governor Abba Yusuf will help alleviate the pains people go through as a result of the removal of fuel subsidy. Photo:...
Paliative: Nasarawa begins distribution, Ogun to start September
Some of the relief materials at the flag off ceremony in Lafia. Photo: Chris Nyamtu/Radio Nigeria Nasarawa State Government has commenced distribution of relief materials...
World Bank urges accountability in disbursement of subsidy proceeds
World Bank has advised the federal government to ensure accountability in the disbursement of proceeds from fuel subsidy removal. The Country Director, World Bank, Nigeria...
#LetThePoorBreathe trends as protests spread to Lagos, Borno
The National Labour Congress (NLC) has began a nationwide protest over the removal of fuel subsidies and the perceived lack of adequate palliative measures. Thousands...
Subsidy: NEC directs integrity test on Social Registers
Vice President Kashim Shettima at the National Economic Council meeting at the Council Chambers of the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The National Executive Council (NEC) on Thursday...
NLC demands N50,000 palliatives for workers in Niger
Nigerian workers on Workers’ Day. Photo: Radio Nigeria Archive The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) in Niger State has demanded for the payment of N50,000 palliative...
NLC condemns FG’s N500bn palliatives
The Federal Government’s planned distribution of N500 billion to Nigerians as palliatives to cushion the effects of fuel subsidy removal has been condemned by the...