Subsidy removal: Tinubu directs NEC to work on palliatives

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Tinubu gave the directive while meeting with some major oil marketers led by Ogun State governor, Dapo Abiodun at the State House in Abuja on Wednesday.

Tinubu during his inaugural speech on May 29 at the Eagle Square in Abuja had announced the removal of subsidy payment on petrol.

Following the announcement, the Nigeria National Petroleum Company Limited adjusted the pump price to reflect the current international price.

Reacting to the development, the Organised Labour resolved to embark on a nationwide strike beginning Wednesday but subsequently shelved it after a meeting with the Federal Government late Monday.

While speaking to correspondents after…

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