Osita Okechukwu: Labour Unions Acting Like They’re From the Moon
Osita Okechukwu has cautioned against injecting more cash into Nigeria’s economy and warned of potential repercussions on purchasing power parity.
Osita Okechukwu has cautioned against injecting more cash into Nigeria’s economy and warned of potential repercussions on purchasing power parity.
NLC’s Ndubuaku says Labour will scrutinise government’s non-essential budget allocations if it persists in claiming inability to pay wages.
“Negotiation is not emotion. We urged government to cut waste and act urgently to alleviate workers’ suffering,” said Festus Osifo.
Nigeria was grinded to a halt on Monday by the industrial action embarked upon by labour unions. Schools, airports, hospitals were shut down as well as the National Grid, plunging
NLC spokesman, Benson Upah, said labour’s true concern is creating a national minimum wage that can stimulate capacity.
The nationwide strike embarked by leadership of the Nigeria Labour Congress and Trade Union Congress, over the minimum wage and electricity tariff hike, has generated reactions on social media. The
Joe Keshi emphasised South Africa’s political shift and urged ANC to address its waning influence.
Adedipe, an economist, says Labour’s new minimum wage demands do not benefit any of the parties involved in the negotiation.
Some ministers in President Tinubu’s cabinet have distinguished themsleves among the many who have been underwhelming.
TUC President Osifo says the upcoming strike is due to the government’s unwillingness to negotiate the minimum wage.
While in Lagos, Tinubu showered praise on his Works Minister Dave Umahi, describing him as “diligent and very effective.”
Excited over Finidi’s appointment, Super Eagles defender Ekong emphasised the importance of a coach with understanding of Nigerian football culture.
Kila says Senate President Akpabio’s statement on the national anthem change is “shallow” and shows he is “disconnected” from reality.
Festus Osifo says labour is not fixated on the N494,000 it’s demanding as minimum wage.
Jibril Okutepa has called for urgent action to restore integrity and discipline in Nigeria’s legal profession.
Tinubu spent 27 minutes gracing the joint session of the National Assembly, marking 25 years of unbroken democracy in Nigeria.
Nigeria has reverted to a national anthem in use pre-1978 after President Tinubu signed it into law.
Nigeria’s pensions fund regulator reveals fund assets increased by 7.14% to N19.67tn, but inflation may diminish the actual value.
Senator Achonu has revealed plans to “expose” INEC’s misconduct in Imo State’s election, says what happened was “rape of democracy.”
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