Despite last-minute talks with the National Assembly, the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC) have declared they will proceed with their planned nationwide strike starting Monday, June 3rd. No Agreement Reached After a four-hour meeting on Sunday evening, NLC President Festus Osifo stated that the unions lack […]
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC) have declared an indefinite nationwide strike starting Monday, June 3rd, 2024. This follows the government’s failure to meet their demands for a new minimum wage and a reversal of the recent electricity tariff increase. Frustration Over Stalled Negotiations Labour leaders […]
Atiku Abubakar has voiced his concerns over the recent increase in electricity tariff by the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Council (NERC), warning that it will exacerbate the economic challenges faced by citizens. The hike primarily affects Band A consumers, who receive a minimum of 20 hours of daily power supply, aiming […]
