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Increased Petrol Cost: Nigerian states cut working days to three

This move is to help cushion employees in shouldering their transport fares and the amount of fuel they need to buy to fill their cars due to the hike in prices of fuel.

Government and private employees in other states are, however, worried and confused about enjoying the same opportunity as there is no end to increased petrol costs in sight following the federal government’s announcement on cancelling fuel subsidies.

Nigeria, in the last couple of months, has experienced incessant increments in transport fares due to the hike in fuel prices.

According to a BBC.com report, the Nigerian government has set up a team to evaluate agreements reached with organised labour on how to reduce the impact of rising costs

Source: www.ghanaweb.com

Ogyem Solomon

Solomon Ogyem – Media Entrepreneur | Journalist | Brand Ambassador Solomon Ogyem is a dynamic Ghanaian journalist and media entrepreneur currently based in South Africa. With a solid foundation in journalism, Solomon is a graduate of the OTEC School of Journalism and Communication Studies in Ghana and Oxbridge Academy in South Africa. He began his career as a reporter at OTEC 102.9 MHz in Kumasi, where he honed his skills in news reporting, community storytelling, and radio broadcasting. His passion for storytelling and dedication to the media industry led him to establish Press MltiMedia Company in South Africa—a growing platform committed to authentic African narratives and multimedia journalism. Solomon is the founder and owner of Thepressradio.com, a news portal focused on delivering credible, timely, and engaging stories across Ghana and Africa. He also owns Press Global Tickets, a service-driven venture in the travel and logistics space, providing reliable ticketing services. He previously owned two notable websites—Ghanaweb.mobi and ShowbizAfrica.net—both of which contributed to entertainment and socio-political discussions within Ghana’s digital space. With a diverse background in media, digital journalism, and business, Solomon Ogyem is dedicated to telling impactful African stories, empowering youth through media, and building cross-continental media partnerships.

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