PANDEF demands 50% derivation allocation for oil-producing states

Premium Times27 October 2026, 20:38 UTCNigeria

The Forum said raising the allocation from 13 per cent to 50 per cent would enable oil-producing states and communities to address environmental degradation, health hazards, and developmental challenges associated with oil and gas exploration and production. The post PANDEF demands 50% derivation allocation for oil-producing states appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

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