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Fuel Subsidy Removal: The Pains And The Gains On Nigerians

Daily Dispatch June 11, 2023

By: Balogun Ibrahim Many people do not understand the politics behind fuel subsidy and its dangers to the development and growth of Nigeria, but the fuel subsidy has been a contentious issue for several years, with some calling for its removal and others advocating for its continuation.

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Akume reacts to his swearing in as SGF

Daily Dispatch June 7, 2023

Senator George Akume has promised not to disappoint President Bola Tinubu and Nigerians in the discharge of his responsibilities as the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, SGF. Akume, who was inaugurated on Wednesday by President Tinubu at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, said he felt highly honoured to be appointed. The former governor of […]

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Akume resumes at Aso Villa SGF office

Daily Dispatch June 7, 2023

Former Minister of Special Duties and Intergovernmental Affairs, George Akume has assumed duty as the Secretary to the Government of the Federation. The President,  Bola Tinubu in a meeting with the Progressives Governors Forum last Friday announced Akume as the SGF and Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila as his Chief of Staff. However,

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Ogun: Abiodun meets labour leaders, mulls palliatives for workers

Daily Dispatch June 7, 2023

Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, on Tuesday met with labour leaders in the state, saying that his administration is looking into ways of cushioning the hardship imposed on the people as a result of the removal of fuel subsidy by the federal government. Speaking in his office at Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta, while meeting the labour […]

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Tinubu, Labour Unions set for meeting as petrol price skyrockets

Daily Dispatch May 30, 2023

Barely 24 hours after President Bola Ahmed Tinubu declared total removal of fuel subsidy, many reactions, developments and moves by various stakeholders have trailed the announcement. Frontally among the latest moves is the resolve by Tinubu himself calling the leadership of the organised labour bodies: Trade Union Congress and Nigeria Labour Congress for a meeting. […]

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Breaking: Tinubu, Shettima Sworn-in as President, VP

Daily Dispatch May 29, 2023

President-elect, Bola Tinubu and Vice President-elect, Kashim Shettima have both been sworn in as President and Vice President of Nigeria, respectively. The Oath of Office was administered by the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Kayode Ariwoola, on Monday. Tinubu, a former Senator and governor of Lagos State was declared the winner of the February 2023 presidential […]