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FLASH: House passes Petroleum Industry Bill

The Federal House of Representatives has passed the Petroleum Industry Bill, PIB.

• July 1, 2021
House of Representatives,
House of Representatives, [PHOTO CREDIT: Official Twitter handle of Reps NGR]

The Federal House of Representatives has passed the Petroleum Industry Bill, PIB.

Peoples Gazette learnt the House of Representatives adopted the bill on Thursday afternoon following reports by the committee.

Femi Gbajabiamila while applauding lawmakers for the efforts, describes the bill as significant in history.

More details shortly.

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