FG suspends removal of fuel subsidy

The Federal Government has suspended the planned removal of subsidy on petroleum products by the end of President Muhammadu Buhari led administration.

The Minister of Finance, Budget, and National Planning, Mrs. Zainab Ahmed disclosed, this while briefing State House correspondents at the end of The National Economic Council (NEC) meeting presided over by Vice President Yemi Osinbajo at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.

The minister said the NEC concluded in its meeting that it is not a favourable time for the action.