Labour

How Nigeria’s govt. fuel price hike tightens noose on business, household incomes

Denewsmaker August 10, 2020

The recent increase in the ex-depot price of petrol to N138.60 by the Petroleum Products Marketing Company (PPMC), appears to...

Fuel scarcity looms, NUPENG tanker drivers begins strike on Monday in Lagos

Denewsmaker August 9, 2020

Another fuel scarcity is imminent as the tanker drivers arm of the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers...

Why ASSBIFFI demands immediate reconstitution of labour advisory board

Denewsmaker August 4, 2020

For organised labour to surmount difficulties arising from the COVID-19 pandemic, the National Labour Advisory Council (NLAC) would have to...

Labour threatens shutting down states reverting to old minimum wage

Denewsmaker August 3, 2020

Organised Labour yesterday said it would not hesitate to shut down states that are now reverting back to paying workers...

NLC slams FG over 6% stamp duty on tenancy, lease

Denewsmaker July 28, 2020

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has condemned the 6 percent stamp duty fee introduced by the Federal Inland Revenue Service...

Labour condemns high corruption in govt agencies

Denewsmaker July 28, 2020

Organised labour has expressed disappointment over the height of corruption being perpetrated in government ministries, agencies and parastatals.This is even...

Workers seek Sanwo-Olu’s support over unlawful eviction, oppression

Denewsmaker July 28, 2020

Workers, under the umbrella of Nigeria Automobile Technicians Association (NATA), have called for the immediate intervention of the Lagos State...

TUC kicks against FIRS 6% Stamp Duty on rent

Denewsmaker July 27, 2020

The Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) yesterday joined other stakeholders to reject the recent order by the Federal Inland Revenue...

FIRS N66bn generation on stamp duty in 5 months gets labour commendations

Denewsmaker July 21, 2020

Organised Labour yesterday commended the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) for considerably boosting Federal Government revenue via stamp duty collection...