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’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 Federal Government has approved the reduction of the pump price of petrol by two naira. This was announced in a statement by the Petroleum Products Pricing Regulatory Agency, which was dated May 31, 2020. The agency said petrol, which is also known as Premium Motor Spirit, is now to be sold at one hundred and twenty-one…