…and expand agricultural productivity. But farmers’ groups are questioning the impact of government interventions, saying the support does not always reach genuine farmers or translate into more affordable food. What NBS says Data obtained from the National Bureau of Statistics’ Consumer Price Index report for September…
…struggling to afford food and transportation, adding that the situation required urgent government intervention. He said, “The point we are making is not strike. The point we are making is that whether you enter bus or you buy fuel, you will not be able to eat.” According to him, governments in other countries introduc…
…poor infrastructure and limited access to finance as challenges requiring urgent government intervention. He called for streamlined government approvals, predictable regulatory timelines and sustained engagement among operators, investors, host communities and other stakeholders to improve the sector’s investment clima…
…intervention targets NNPC retail marginsThe increases come amid a federal government intervention aimed at easing fuel costs. The Presidency announced that NNPC Retail would forgo its petrol retail profit margin and sell at cost under a temporary relief arrangement.However, this should not be described as a blanket, na…
…during an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today, amid renewed calls for government intervention in the petroleum sector and proposals for a production subsidy to support domestic refineries. “So the people that are saying, ‘We’ll discount it, we’ll do the cost of production,’ don’t know what they’re talking…
…improved seeds capable of withstanding changing weather conditions. He, however, said government interventions were yet to reach farmers on the scale required, calling for increased access to extension services, finance, insurance and reliable climate information. Climate change fuels fear among farmers Similarly, the…
…would not involve the use of force, curfews or restrictions, but would represent urgent government intervention. Babajide said his administration would deploy digital tools and modern facilities to improve teaching and learning and help Ogun students compete internationally. He also cited the performance of a Nigerian…
…vehicles need,” he added. Another commuter, Sheu Muhammed, said residents feared that government intervention could be delayed until the rainy season was over. Stranded motorists and pedestrians “The government may be waiting for the rain to stop before taking further action, but our concern is that people are sufferin…
…because they could not compete with the companies on price. He called for Federal Government intervention, arguing that foreign steel companies should focus on manufacturing rather than directly competing with local scrap dealers for the collection and supply of scrap. According to him, the scrap industry employs milli…
…initiatives, but argued that the extent of the damage on the major road required government intervention. He urged the state government to act quickly to prevent further deterioration and a possible major accident. The post Osun monarch, motorists seek Adeleke’s help appeared first on Vanguard News.
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…some locations as Lagos depots increase rates. ImagesThe development comes after Federal Government interventions helped extend national LPG availability from 11 days to 22 days.PAY ATTENTION: From breaking news to viral moments. Follow Legit.ng on Instagram!Daily domestic supply also increased significantly, rising fr…
…should focus on building a strong and sustainable economy rather than relying on costly government interventions. He acknowledged the hardship caused by subsidy removal, stressing the need for stronger measures to cushion its impact on vulnerable Nigerians. The statement read, “The hardship Nigerians have experienced i…
…have attracted widespread media attention in recent days, with the firm seeking government intervention over the prolonged shutdown of the quarry. But responding to the claims, Onoja maintained that the sealing of the facility was connected to an ongoing criminal case and was not an administrative measure imposed on th…
…the same government has suddenly discovered that transportation is too expensive and government intervention is necessary. That is not leadership. That is cynical politics.” The party said the hurried measures being considered by the government reinforce its position that the administration had the capacity to cushion…
…PUNCH had also reported that the NFF was facing scrutiny over its handling of a Federal Government intervention fund released in 2024, while a fact-finding committee report had raised allegations concerning the influence of board members and officials over national team invitations. Against that backdrop, President Bol…
…poor, celebrate the resulting revenue and then tell the same impoverished citizens that government intervention on their behalf is economically irresponsible while interventions benefiting powerful interests are called incentives. That hypocrisy is precisely what we are challenging,” he stressed. Tinubu announced the r…
…decisions to strengthen domestic production and reduce dependence on unsustainable government interventions. Yilwatda warned that reversing such reforms without a credible alternative could undermine investor confidence, worsen fiscal pressures and jeopardise the gains being pursued under the current administration. He…
…benefit to $11.50 per barrel in some cases. “So, what exactly is Tinubu’s objection: government intervention itself, or government intervention for Nigerians?” he asked. Atiku also questioned the claim that the petrol subsidy had completely ended. He cited NNPC Limited’s audited accounts, which he said recorded about N…
…was fundamentally different from the previous subsidy arrangement because it would focus government intervention on domestic production rather than imported petrol. “Atiku is not going back to the corrupt regime of the subsidy of the past,” Okonkwo said, arguing that Nigeria now had functioning local refining capacity…
…the government also planned to establish an independent electricity market free from government intervention, improve liquidity and sustainability in the sector, and reduce recurring debts and losses. The ministry identified the electricity deficit as a major constraint to industrialisation, noting that Nigeria current…
…livelihoods. He said, “The GHS therefore provides a critical foundation for targeting government interventions and ensuring that scarce public resources are directed to areas and populations where they can have the greatest impact.” The commissioner commended UNICEF and other development partners for their technical an…
…of major roads in the state, with residents and motorists repeatedly calling for government intervention. Meanwhile, the Edo State Government had recently announced plans to rehabilitate the Okhun Road, off Upper Siluko Road, Benin City, after portions of the road failed, causing difficulties for commuters and motorist…
…of the Advocacy for Nigeria Football Reforms Initiative, Harrison Jalla, also called for government intervention, claiming that the election process is already before the courts. “The election is already sub judice before the Court of Appeal in Suit No. CA/ABJ/CV/1120/2026 and the Federal High Court in Suit No. FHC/ABJ…
…per session. “Our dialysis charge is the lowest in the country because of Federal Government intervention and the support of individuals like our brother, Comrade Mustapha Salihu. “In other hospitals, dialysis costs between N80,000 and N100,000 per session, but here it is N35,000,” he said. The CMD disclosed that MAUTH…