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Fuel subsidy removal

September 2, 2023

Sokoto govt approves N20.3 billion for female-only taxis, palliative, others

A total of 20 Toyota Camry will be purchased and reserved for female-only commercial transportation in the state.

Governor Ahmed Aliyu (Photo credit: Vanguard)
August 31, 2023

Niger, Gabon: I am scared more copycat coups will spread across West Africa, others, Tinubu says

“My fear has been confirmed in Gabon that copycats will start doing the same thing until it is stopped,” said Mr Tinubu.

President Bola Tinubu
August 30, 2023

More Nigerians buying, riding bicycles in Bauchi amid petrol subsidy removal: Dealers

Bicycle riding is becoming more popular among the residents as it proves to be cost effective, ease transportation difficulties and improve health conditions.

People Riding Bicycle used to illustrate the story
August 27, 2023

Nigerians urge governors not to politicise FG’s palliatives

They urged the state governments to ensure inclusiveness in the sharing of the palliatives and not make it a political party affair.

palliatives [Credit: Premium Times]
August 27, 2023

Kano sex workers bemoan ‘ridiculous’ low patronage due to paucity of funds

The sex workers said that an hour of “short time” service that hitherto went for N5,000 now goes for between N500 and N700.

Sex workers
August 18, 2023

FG’s N5 billion palliative fund will be fully utilised for Ondo people: Aiyedatiwa

The federal government recently approved N5 billion palliative fund per state to help cushion the effect of the fuel subsidy removal on their residents.

Lucky Aiyedatiwa
August 16, 2023

Jigawa govt. proposes N44.7 billion supplementary budget

He said the supplementary budget would be sent to the state House of Assembly for approval.

Jigawa Governor Umar Namadi
August 6, 2023

Subsidy Removal: Gov. Makinde announces economic recovery plans

He promised that his government would pay the two months deductions owed the workers with their August salary.

Seyi Makinde
August 2, 2023

Subsidy: Protesters pull down National Assembly gate to gain entrance into complex

This comes two days after Mr Tinubu, in a nationwide broadcast, admitted that Nigerians are suffering due to the increased cost of living.

Proteters at NASS complex
August 2, 2023

Subsidy: Policemen deployed as labour, Lagos residents protest Tinubu’s draconian policies

Police operatives were deployed to Gani Fawehinmi Park, Ojota, Maryland, National Stadium, Surulere, Ikeja Under Bridge, Iyana-Isolo, and Oshodi.

PROTESTERS IN LAGOS