The group says a failure to raise derivation to oil producing communities could trigger unrest
Day 46: Nigeria National Conference – Live Update
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INTERVIEW: My views on Nigeria, Yadoma, youngest delegate at Confab, says
“Young people are the future of our country. They will have to inherit the nation’s leadership at some point.”
Again, stalemate in National Conference over Nigeria’s revenue formula
Based on the disagreement on Thursday, the Confab was forced to adjourn about one hour ahead of its 3.30 p.m. closing time.
Natonal Referendum, by Dr Rotimi Bajela
Nigeria does not have a legitimate constitution, which is why the ‘so called’ 1999 ‘constitution’ which is decree 24 should not be legitimised by this National Conference going through the National Assembly (which suffers same legitimacy question with the people as the constitution it’s self). PLEASE, PLEASE DON’T LET US MAKE THE MISTAKE.The National Assembly…
UPDATE: Derivation formula splits National Conference
South-South, South West and South East delegates kick against recommendations of Confab Elders Committee.
Day 45 Nigeria National Conference – Live Update
This is the 45th National Conference plenary live blog from Premium Times. Today, delegates will continue, and if possible conclude deliberations on the issue of resource sharing/control.
BREAKING: Protests in Confab over Nigeria’s revenue derivation formula
The zonal leaders recommended an increase from the current 13 per cent to 18 per cent for oil producing states.