The population of graduates in Nigeria is high and the rate of unemployment in Nigeria is quite alarming. In fact, a survey has revealed that over 90,000 people, which is about 47 percent of Nigeria’s university graduates are unemployed in the country that is considered, Africa’s largest economy. Also, findings[Read More…]
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El-Rufai dares NLC to return to Kaduna for protest
Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai has dared the the Nigerian Labour Congress to return to Kaduna for protest again. The governor in a radio interview in Kaduna on Thursday night said the NLC leadership was paid from Abuja to organise the last protest in Kaduna. NLC had held the protest[Read More…]
FG Directs Reversal Of Electricity Tariff
The Minister of Power, Mr Saleh Mamman, has directed the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) to inform all Electricity Distribution Companies(DISCOs) to revert to tariffs that were applicable in Dec. 2020. Mr Aaron Artimas, Senior Special Adviser, Media and Communications to the Minister of Power, made this known in a[Read More…]
Electricity Hike Another Betrayal Of Trust, Says Labour Union
The Trade Union Congress of Nigeria on Tuesday said it is disappointed by the recent hike in electricity tariffs approved by the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission. According to a statement signed by TUC President, Comrade Quadri A. Olaleye, the hike was effected despite negotiations still ongoing with organised labour over[Read More…]
FG Clears Air On Increase In Electricity Tariffs
The Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Festus Keyamo, has insisted that the Federal Government did not increase electricity tariffs. While speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Tuesday, Keyamo, said the FG only adjusted some bands for consumers to pay what they are supposed to pay. He said[Read More…]
NLC Tells FG to Rescind 6% Stamp Duty on Tenancy Agreement
The Nigeria Labour Congress has opposed the six per cent stamp duty fee for every tenancy and leases agreement stipulated by the Federal Inland Revenue Service. It described the new tax as a financial burden on poor Nigerians at a time they were facing socio-economic pressure arising from the COVID-19[Read More…]
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FG Revenue Rises 76% to N12.5tn, Fueled by Tax and Oil Gains — Budget Office
The Federal Government’s earnings have increased by 76 percent, rising from N7.1 trillion in 2022 to N12.5 trillion in 2023, due to higher taxes and oil revenues. This information was revealed in the recently released 2025-2027 Medium Term Expenditure Framework and Fiscal Strategy Paper from the Ministry of Budget and[Read More…]