5% tax on Petroleum products won’t be implemented till 2026 – Edun

Following the backlash and criticisms trailing the proposed 5 percent tax on petroleum products, the Federal Government has said implementation of the new surcharge would not take effect until 2026. Besides condemnations from several quarters given the already high cost of living and hardship in the country, the Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) had […]

Dangote Refinery bows to pressure, signs MoU recognising unionisation

There are strong indications the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) would direct members to resume work immediately, as Dangote Refinery has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), granting recognition for unionization. After a breakdown of talks on Monday night, all parties had reconvened on Tuesday at the instance of the Ministry […]

No Nigerian should die due to power interruptions – Tinubu

Hospitals spend N180m monthly to pay for power – Minister President Bola Tinubu has said the government was determined to pursue innovative solutions that would ensure no Nigerian lose their life as a result of power interruptions in medical facilities. Tinubu who reiterated his commitment to ending the persistent power crisis that has endangered lives […]