Fuel subsidy: FG approves N5bn palliative each for 36 states, FCT
The Federal Government on Thursday, approved N5bn palliative for all 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory to cushion the effect of the the petrol subsidy removal in the country.
Prof. Babagana Zulum, the Borno state governor made this known in Abuja, while speaking to State House correspondents at the end of a National Economic Council meeting.
The Informant247 had earlier reported that the Vice President Kashim Shettima on Thursday, presided over the NEC meeting.
The council is made up of the governors of the 36 states, governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria and other coopted government officials.
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