Immediate past governor of Ekiti State, Kayode Fayemi, has said protests that greeted the removal of fuel subsidy during the administration of President Goodluck Jonathan in 2012 were political.
Fayemi stated this while presenting his keynote address at a national … Read the rest
By Farooq Kperogi
A speculative news story from TheCable about President Bola Ahmed Tinubu considering a temporary restoration of petrol subsidies in light of the current unspeakable adversity that Nigerians are going through trended early this week. If it’s true, … Read the rest
One of the first things that had been cited as evidence of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu showing courage and wisdom and hitting the ground running as the 16th President of Nigeria, has been his announcement that “fuel subsidy is … Read the rest
The National Economic Council (NEC), has suspended the planned removal of fuel subsidy and other petroleum products by the end of President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration.
Zainab Ahmed, Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning, disclosed this while briefing State House … Read the rest
Farooq Kperogi
The poor in Nigeria are continually stripped of subsidies that subside the existential hurt that comes with living in the poverty capital of the world.
Petrol subsidies are particularly enduring emotional blackmail weapons against the poor by people in government.… Read the rest
PETROLEUM product Marketers and Depot Owners Associations, gave the government, a seven day ultimatum last week, to redeem their long overdue balance for over N800bn for fuel, already sold at Government regulated price of N145/litre. Petrol Oil marketers give FG … Read the rest