Subsidy Removal

7 Minutes

National

BREAKING: Nigeria gets W’Bank $1.5bn for subsidy removal, tax bills

Akanji Philip December 30, 2024 0 Comment

The World Bank has fully disbursed a $1.5bn loan to Nigeria following the Federal Government’s implementation of key reforms, including removing fuel subsidies and introducing comprehensive tax policies. The loan, part of the...

3 Minutes

Extra

Economist warns against monopoly, says “Nigeria not ripe for total subsidy removal”

Akanji Philip September 25, 2024 0 Comment

An economist and public affairs analyst, Dr Samson Simon has urged the Federal Government not to heed advice for the total removal of subsidy on petrol. Simon, who is the Chief Economist, Economics...

7 Minutes

National

Subsidy Removal: FG Launches N1 trillion Palliative for Nigerians

VAM News June 28, 2024 0 Comment

Voice Air Media, News Update President Bola Tinubu on Thursday gave all state governors seven days to provide concrete feedback on their plans to accelerate food production in their respective states. Tinubu gave the...

3 Minutes

National

Electricity tariff increase loom as FG hints on subsidy removal

VAM News January 15, 2024 0 Comment

THE Federal Government is set to phase out electricity subsidies, with plans for a gradual tariff hike aimed at reducing the financial burden on government expenditures. Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, made the revelation...

2 Minutes

Local News

Subsidy removal: Ogun inaugurates CNG-powered buses

VAM News October 31, 2023 0 Comment

Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, on Monday, launched the maiden Compressed Natural Gas- powered Mass Transit Buses, as part of efforts to cushion the effects of the subsidy removal by the Federal Government. The...

4 Minutes

National

Subsidy removal: Presidency Names Price Of CNG Per Kg

VAM News October 30, 2023 0 Comment

VAM News Update THE Federal Government has disclosed that the price of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) will be reduced to N230 per kg. FG stated that the planned rollout of Compressed Natural Gas buses...

1 Minute

National

Subsidy Removal: NLC Ends Warning Strike, Declares Next Move

VAM News September 6, 2023 0 Comment

VOICE AIR MEDIA THE Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), on Wednesday, announced an end to its two-day warning strike, asking its members all over the country to resume work. In a statement, NLC President, Joe...

1 Minute

Local News

Subsidy Removal: Edo to begin free transport service

VAM News September 4, 2023 0 Comment

Voice Air Media THE Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has approved free transport service for passengers across all Edo City Transport Ltd (ECTS) routes to cushion the effect of the fuel subsidy removal...

3 Minutes

Local News

Subsidy removal: Delta govt approves N10 billion for palliatives

VAM News August 30, 2023 0 Comment

VAM News Update THE Delta State Executive Council, on Wednesday, approved the sum of N10bn as a social investment to fund palliatives for residents of the state. This was part of the decisions reached...

2 Minutes

Local News

Subsidy: Osun Govt Begins Distribution of Palliative, Tuesday

VAM News August 28, 2023 0 Comment

VAM News Update THE Osun State government through its palliative committee in partnership with the ministry of regional integration and special duties wilI. The Osun State government through its palliative committee in partnership with...