Reps reject removal of fuel subsidy

Members of the House of Representatives, Tuesday unanimously rejected a motion seeking the removal of fuel subsidy.

This was sequel to a motion promoted by Rep Sunday Kareemi, PDP, Kogi entitled: ‘The recurring crisis of fuel subsidy’ which was killed on arrival by members of the House.

Lawmakers in turn roundly condemned the motion saying it is anti-people to remove fuel subsidy.

Rather, lawmakers asked the incoming administration of  Gen. Muhammadu Buhari ( retd),‎ to sustain the subsidy regime.

2015 budget: Reps kick against $65 benchmark

The House of Representatives has rejected the $65 benchmark proposed in the 2015 budget by the executive.

It said the 2015 proposed budget was based on certain policy thrusts, instruments and assumptions that were flawed and must be “critically” addressed.