The Nigeria Labour Congress has given the Federal Government two weeks to return the old prices of petrol and electricity. The NLC said if the government fails to do so, it should be ready to face industrial unrest across the country, beginning from September 28, 2020. The Congress made the demand at the end of the meeting…
The increase in the pump price of petrol and cost of electricity has sparked protests in different parts of Nigeria, particularly in the South-West. Reports from Ibadan, Oyo State and Oshogbo, Osun State, say angry workers and students marched on the streets to register their anger against the Federal Government. A group of protesters, who claimed to…
The organized labour in Nigeria is spoiling for a showdown with the Federal Government over the increase in electricity tariff and pump price of petrol. National President of the Nigeria Labour Congress, AYUBA WABBA, had in his initial reaction, warned that the union can no longer guarantee industrial harmony in the system. On its part; the leadership…
The Federal Government has justified the increase in the prices of electricity, saying it is not actually an increment but an adjustment. Special Assistant to President on Infrastructure, AHMAD ZAKARI, said only those who enjoy above twelve hours of power supply daily would be made to pay for the improved service. AHMAD ZAKARI also said with increase…
The Federal Government’s approval of increases in the price of petrol and electricity tariffs is not going down well with a cross-section of Nigerians. The Petroleum Products Marketing Company yesterday approved a new ex-depot price of one hundred and fifty-one naira. The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria has said the pump price could come up to…
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission has approved an increase in electricity tariff with effect from today, Tuesday, September 1, 2020. The NERC’s approval comes as a surprise after the initial attempt to increase the cost of electricity in July was stopped by the National Assembly. A NERC document seen by some reporters shows that electricity customers who…