The Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) has rejected the Federal Government’s plan to introduce tolls on selected federal roads, arguing that it would amount to exploitation given the poor state of the country’s road network. Additionally, the union opposed any proposed increase in telecom tariffs, warning that such a move would worsen the already … Read more
The Trade Union Congress (TUC) has warned that it will embark on a strike if telecom tariffs are increased by 50%, citing concerns over the impact of foreign exchange fluctuations on service costs. Henzodaily reports that TUC President, Comrade Festus Osifo, made this declaration during an interview on Channels TV’s Politics Today on Thursday. While acknowledging … Read more
Trade Union Congress (TUC) has slammed 36 state governors for mismanaging funds that should be utilized to address critical issues in their states. Henzodaily reports that the National President of TUC, Festus Osifo, said most governors placed priority on building flyovers rather than addressing education gaps, and lack of primary healthcare facilities in their states. … Read more
The Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) has rejected the Federal Government’s proposal to increase the Value Added Tax (VAT) rate, warning that the move could exacerbate economic hardship for Nigerians. The proposed phased hike, outlined in the Federal Government’s Tax Reform Bills, would see VAT rise from the current 7.5% to 10%, 12.5%, and … Read more
The National President of the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN), Festus Osifo, has warned that the price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) may increase soon if crude oil prices continue to climb. Osifo issued this warning during PENGASSAN’s National Executive Council meeting held on Thursday in Lagos. He attributed the … Read more
The organized labour says it’s no longer necessary for the government to wait for three or five years before increasing the minimum wage of Nigerian workers. Organized labour wants the minimum wage for workers in Nigeria adjusted on a yearly basis. The President of the Trade Union Congress (TUC), Festus Osifo, who made the disclosure … Read more
The president of the Trade Union Congress (TUC), Festus Osifo, has called on Nigerians to avoid sentiments and politics in dealing with the tax reform bills initiated by President Bola Tinubu. Declaring his position on the bills, Osifo said the proposals are good. He, however, cautioned against bringing politics, ethnicity and religion into such matters. … Read more
The President of Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN), Festus Osifo, has confirmed that Port Harcourt Refinery is working. Festus Osifo, who is also the National President of the Trade Union Congress (TUC), said the refinery has been producing petrol, diesel, kerosine and other products since it came on stream last … Read more
The President of the Trade Union Congress (TUC), Festus Osifo, has lamented that some state governments are not implementing the consequential adjustments on the new minimum wage as it should be done. He explained that the action of such governments is shortchanging workers in the state. According to Osifo, the consequential adjustment is supposed to … Read more