Ex-CAN President criticises Tinubu administration, calls for economic reforms
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Ex-CAN President criticises Tinubu administration, calls for economic reforms

A former President of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Dr. Samson Ayokunle, has berated the administration of President Bola Tinubu, saying it took many steps backwards. Ayokunle speaking on Inside Sources with Laolu Akande, a socio-political programme on Channels Television on Friday also called on Tinubu to address the issue of multiple taxations by…

Tinubu’s position on fuel subsidy removal unchanged – Presidency
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Tinubu’s position on fuel subsidy removal unchanged – Presidency

The federal government says efforts to mitigate the effects of fuel subsidy removal and ease the cost of living pressures on Nigerians remain firmly in place. The government statement comes amidst a report yesterday indicating that fuel subsidy expenditure is projected to reach about N5.4 trillion in 2024, up from N3.6 trillion in 2023. Tinubu’s…

Despite Tinubu’s pronouncement, Nigerian govt spent N3.6 trillion on subsidy in 2023
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Despite Tinubu’s pronouncement, Nigerian govt spent N3.6 trillion on subsidy in 2023

Despite petrol subsidy removal, the Nigerian government said fuel subsidy is projected to reach N5.4 trillion by the end of 2024. This, it said, compares unfavourably with N3.6 trillion in 2023. This is contained in a draft copy report of the Accelerated Stabilization and Advancement Plan (ASAP) presented to President Bola Tinubu by the Minister…