All posts tagged "fuel subsidy"

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  Subsidy Removal: Cost of Basic Medication on Increase

  The President of the Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria has alerted Nigerians that the costs of basic medication will appreciate by 50% in a matter of weeks, if the removal of subsidy is not reversed by the Federal...

  • Posted January 9, 2012
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  SUBSIDY OR NO SUBSIDY

  There is hardly any new viewpoint that can be added to the fuel subsidy controversy currently playing out in Nigeria. I have heard taxi drivers, market women even secondary school children giving their expert opinions on whether...

  • Posted January 5, 2012
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  It Is Official: Fuel Subsidy Removed, Read Full Press Release

  PPPRA Announces Formal Removal of Subsidy on Premium Motor Spirit (PMS)  Following extensive consultation with stakeholders across the nation, the Petroleum Products Pricing Regulatory Agency (PPPRA) wishes to inform all stakeholders of the commencement of formal removal...

  • Posted January 1, 2012
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  Representatives: “We have not changed our position on subsidy”

  The House of Representatives have sent signals to the general public and the Presidency indicating that they are unimpressed with the 2012 National budget as proposed and submitted to their chambers by President Goodluck Jonathan and his...

  • Posted December 16, 2011
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  President: “Nigeria Cannot Continue to Borrow Because of Subsidy”

  Speaking at the Christmas Carol Service held at the Villa yesterday night, President Jonathan defended the absence of any provision for subsidy in the 2012 budget. In a speech delivered to those present at the venue, the...

  • Posted December 16, 2011
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  President May Leave Subsidy Intact As NLC Prepares for War

  Contrary to speculation that President Jonathan and his economic team have already removed the subsidy, it appears this may not actually be the case. During a media briefing in Abuja yesterday, Dr. Iweala, the coordinating Minister of...

  • Posted December 15, 2011
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