Tag: subsidy

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Mazi EmekaMay 15, 2016

Governor Ortom supports the removal of fuel subsidy

The Governor of Benue state, Samuel Ortom, on Saturday, expressed his support for the federal government’s decision to remove fuel ...

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Adebayo EmuleomoMay 15, 2016

“Let us tell ourselves the truth” | Group praises the removal of subsidy

The Southern Nigeria People’s Mandate has lauded the Federal Government for removing the subsidy on petrol describing the move as ...

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Mazi EmekaMay 14, 2016

Opinion: These are the benefits of the new fuel price

The subsidizing of petroleum products especially Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) in Nigeria has been a source of heated debates between ...

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Mazi EmekaMay 14, 2016

Opinion: The economics of this subsidy removal of a thing

In January 2012, hundreds, maybe even thousands of people thronged designated spots in the major cities of Nigeria to protest ...

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Mazi EmekaMay 14, 2016

Flashback: 2011, when Lamido Sanusi predicted this turn of events

Former Governor of Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Sanusi Lamido Sanusi, who later became a whistleblower before ascending to the ...

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Mazi EmekaMay 14, 2016

N145: NLC, TUC have issued a final warning to the FG

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC), on Friday, called on the Nigerian government to revert ...

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Adebayo EmuleomoMay 13, 2016

This is why fuel price is up – Vice President Osinbajo just confused everyone

You thought the sharp increase in fuel prices was due to ‘fuel subsidy removal’. Well, someone made a different case ...

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Mazi EmekaMay 13, 2016

Mazi Emeka: Why NNPC is selling fuel at N145

The internet threw a question at us and we decided to answer it. A few days ago, the Minister of ...

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Mazi EmekaMay 13, 2016

Ibe Kachikwu has some more explanation for new fuel price

The Minister of State for Petroleum, Ibe Kachikwu, on Thursday, took to his Facebook wall to further explain the new petroleum ...

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Adebayo EmuleomoMay 12, 2016

Reno Omokri always has something to say, and so he has attacked #OccupyNigeria protesters

Former social media aide to ex-president Goodluck Jonathan and founder of Mind of Christ Christian Center, Reno Omokri has attacked ...

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Adebayo EmuleomoMay 12, 2016

Someone investigated the looting of subsidy funds under Jonathan, and we noted these 12 points

Even as different reactions trail the removal of the subsidy placed on petrol by the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari, ...

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Mazi EmekaMay 12, 2016

In today’s edition of Captain Obvious, Balarabe Musa says ‘Nigeria is in trouble’

“We are in trouble; the already bad situation will get worse and it will worsen the poverty level of Nigerians,” ...

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Adebayo EmuleomoMay 12, 2016

Oby Ezekwesili takes a stand on why #OccupyNigeria was more than about fuel subsidy

Following the removal of the subsidy placed on petrol by the Federal Government on Wednesday, May 11, many Nigerians have ...

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Mazi EmekaMay 3, 2016

FG to pay subsidy to oil marketers – Here’s why

The Nigerian government, on Monday, announced that it will pay fuel subsidy to oil marketers based on the profits made ...

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Kolapo OlapojuJanuary 25, 2016

Kerosene price hiked from N50 to N83 per litre [DETAILS]

The price of Household Kerosene (HHK) has been increased from N50 per litre from N83 per litre, as the federal ...

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Janeth JDecember 15, 2015

THE YNAIJA TRACKLIST: Subsidy, going, going…| Oshiomhole, the spiritual master| Trump soars to new pathetic heights | More stories

FG to withdraw subsidy in 2016, petrol to sell at N97. This Day FG assures youths of job creation. Leadership ...

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Janeth JDecember 9, 2015

THE YNAIJA TRACKLIST: Nnamdi Kanu seeks bail | Boko Haram sponsors can’t escape | Saraki absolves self from stolen N310 million | More stories

Why Bayelsa election killings must be probed. Premium Times Saraki says he’s not the owner of N310 million stolen by DSS ...

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Adebayo EmuleomoNovember 19, 2015

In today’s episode of ‘House Madness’, Gbajabiamila and Ogor were the lead actors

New day, new drama! This seems to be the story of Nigerian lawmakers in recent time. A disagreement between the All Progressives ...

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Op-Ed EditorJuly 23, 2015

Steve Ayorinde: Why Buhari should not give subsidy to pilgrims

   Why should anyone speak against the folly of allowing private citizens fund their religious trips with tax payers’ sweat ...

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Janeth JJuly 4, 2015

‘If subsidy is removed, a dollar might be N500’, says Dangote

One of Africa’s biggest businessman, Aliko Dangote  said Nigerians should  invest at home and create jobs stating that 5 to 10 ...

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Op-Ed EditorJune 24, 2015

Opinion: Why Buhari will fail if fuel subsidy is not removed

by Dave Lafiaji Just as many other Nigerians have done at one time or another, I have sketched in this ...

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Op-Ed EditorJune 15, 2015

Subsidy must go

In December 2011, I was back in Lagos from Umuahai, Abia State, to celebrate the Christmas break with my family ...

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Janeth JMay 4, 2015

Nigerian students have this to say on the fuel subsidy matter

by Ranti Joseph The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) says it will not support the removal of fuel subsidy ...

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Kolapo OlapojuNovember 18, 2014

Judge withdraws from Farouk Lawan’s $620,000 bribery case

by James Sambo On Tuesday, 17 November, Justice Adebukola Banjoko withdrew from the $620,000 bribery charges instituted against a former ...

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March 24, 2014

Opinion: The problem with Nigeria’s fuel subsidy programme

by Ifeanyi Uddin At this point, I can think of a dozen reasons why the fuel subsidy should stay. Easily ...

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March 19, 2014

Are you ready? FG may remove petrol, kerosene subsidies soon

by Akan Ido The Federal Government through the minister of Petroleum Resources, Diezani Alison-Madueke has given strong indications that the ...

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March 10, 2014

Opinion: Are Nigerians really tired of bad governance?

by Umar Yakubu Thoughts around security, national budget, state of the economy are not debated. Instead, you will read a ...

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February 28, 2014

Joe Igbokwe: How FERMA defrauds Nigerians in Lagos

by Joe Igbokwe With a cash cow like SURE-P (Subsidy Re-Investment and Employment Programme) at hand to fund anything that ...

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February 27, 2014

Olusegun Adeniyi: Sanusi’s allegations of corruption and its merit

by Olusegun Adeniyi However, I am also of the view that there are two critical charges against Sanusi that I ...

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February 24, 2014

Opinion: This is why kerosene sells for so high in Nigeria

by Ayo Benjamin A subsidy policy that attempts to make a popular commodity like kerosene, used by most households, affordable ...

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