The Senate has initiated an investigation into the oil subsidy regime operated by the federal government until its removal in May 2023. The Senate criticized the N9.3 trillion spent on the subsidy regime from January 2021 to June 2023 and called for a living wage for workers to mitigate the effects of subsidy removal. Additionally,…
By Felix Ayanruoh Fuel subsidy is the transfer of economic resources by government to consumers or producers of a good or service. The resultant incentive is to boost production or consumption of a commodity over what it would otherwise have been. However, critics of energy subsidies believe otherwise. They say subsidies distort markets and discourage…
By Fred Edoreh I was a teenager when I heard about Jerry Okorodudu. At the time, he represented Nigeria at various international sports events, winning bronze at the Brisbane 1982 Commonwealth Games and returning 4th at the 1984 Olympic Games. Late Jerry Okorodudu Before then, he had won gold for Bendel State at the Oluyole…
Some of the 286 foreigners conferred with Nigerian citizenship on Thursday, have explained why they chose to become Nigerians at a time the country was going through some challenges. 208 of them were conferred citizenship status by naturalization and the remaining 78 by registration. A German businessman, Mr Hubertus Diers, explained why he chose to…
Over 2,000 traders from Ajasa Street market on Saturday protested alleged forceful merger with Oseokwodu market in Onitsha, Anambra State. The protesters, mostly widows, also raised the alarm over heavy shootings by local vigilante group attached to a neighboring market in the process. Led by their woman leader, Mrs Ngozi Ezediniru, the traders said they…
“Happy 60th birthday to Sen. Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, our dedicated and visionary Deputy Governor! On this special day, we celebrate your tireless efforts, remarkable leadership, and selfless service to Bayelsa State. Your commitment to progress, growth, and the welfare of our citizens is truly inspiring. We appreciate your support, resilience, and passion for excellence.”
“To reduce tensions and establish a foundation for enduring peace, we propose the Rescission of the State of Emergency,”
The postponement of the 2023 Population and Housing Census has raised concerns about the implications of the cancellation. The Chairman of the National Population Commission (NPC), Nasir Isa Kwarra, disclosed that the Commission had spent N200 billion on preparations for the census before the exercise was cancelled. Kwarra stated that the N800 billion budgeted included…
Life in the Niger-Delta Region can be quite challenging, consequent upon the negative environmental impact on the communities. Bayelsa State is one that has suffered the indescribable effects, of the hazardous ecological effect of oil prospecting in the area. The Bayelsa State Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Biriyai Dambo, SAN in a chat with This…
The report is expected to cover all funds inherited from Governor Siminalayi Fubara’s administration, revenues accrued during the emergency rule, expenditures, and the projects executed within the period, with clear specifications.
