Oil workers have kicked against the planned sale of oil and gas assets, warning the development could seriously hurt the economy. The workers, acting under the aegis of Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) and the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) rejected the Federal Government’s plan to…
The Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) has rejected the proposed five per cent tax on petroleum products of the Federal Government and threatened to embark on a nationwide strike if the government fails to withdraw it. Its President General, Mr Festus Osifo, in a statement he jointly signed with Mr Nuhu Toro, General Secretary…
Local manufacturers, acting under the aegis of Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) and Trade Union Congress (TUC) have rejected the proposed electricity tariff hike. They say the hike will seriously hurt the economy because local products will not be competitive with imported goods. MAN said incessant increase in electricity tariff is hindering the sector’s performance…
The Trade Union Congress (TUC) of Nigeria has commended the Federal Government and the Governors Forum for reaching an agreement on the tax reform bills. The Labour Centre said it is glad that the agreement reached by both parties captured some of the concerns it raised last year. In a statement by its President, Festus…
