NLC threatens fresh protest against power tariff hike

NLC threatens fresh protest against power tariff hike

The Nigeria Labour Congress has vowed to mobilise workers and citizens for a nationwide protest if the Federal Government proceeds with its proposed electricity tariff hike, describing it as “economic violence against the working class and broader Nigerian populace.” This came as the National Union of Electricity Employees warned the Federal Government against plans to

NLC rejects NERC’s Band A migration plan, threatens nationwide protest

The Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) has rejected plans by the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission to migrate consumers from lower bands, B, C and D, to Band A, the highest electricity band.  This rejection was made via a press release provided at the end of the NLC National Executive Council (NEC) meeting, which was held in Yola, Adamawa state. Signed by both the President of the NLC, Joe Ajaero, and the General Secretary, Emmanuel Ugboaja…

As Tinubu steers the ship of Nigeria, NLC threatens fresh protest, gives reasons

As President Bola Ahmed Tinubu steers the ship of the most populous black nation on Earth, the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has threatened a fresh protest.

NLC threatens nationwide protest over planned electricity tariff hike for Band B

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has rejected plans by the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) to increase electricity tariffs or migrate electricity consumers from lower bands to Band A.   On April 3, 2024, the federal government approved an increase in electricity tariffs for customers under the Band A classification, while other bands remained unchanged.   However, on Thursday, Adebayo Adelabu, minister of power, said the elect…

NLC Threatens Mass Action Over Telecoms Tariff And Electricity Reclassification

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has issued a stern warning to the Federal Government that it will embark on mass action if the recently proposed increases in telecommunication tariffs and the reclassification of electricity consumers are implemented without adherence to prior agreements. The latest decision was reached during the NLC’s National Executive Council (NEC) meeting […] The post NLC Threatens Mass Action Over Telecoms Tariff and Elec…

NLC Rejects Electricity Tariff Adjustment, Threatens Nationwide Protests

(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has rejected plans by the Federal Government to regularise electricity tariffs for customers for Bands A, B and C. In a communique released on Sunday after the National Executive Council (NEC) in Yola, Adamawa State, the labour union vowed to lead mass nationwide protests across Nigeria should […] The post NLC Rejects Electricity Tariff Adjustment, Threatens Nationwide Protests first appeare…