Nigerian Workers to Strike Over Fuel, Electricity Hikes
The Nigerian Labour Congress has said a one-day strike will be held on Monday April 11, to protest against the scarcity of fuel and the increase in electricity tariffs.
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Nigeria:
Fuel Scarcity - Commercial Drivers Threaten to Withdraw Services
Vanguard, 8 April 2016
Citizens are likely going to face more severe economic pain, as vehicle operators in Imo State, have threatened to withdraw their services, following the escalating price of… Read more »
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Nigeria:
Nigeria Facing Image Problems Over Fuel Crisis, Others - FG
Vanguard, 8 April 2016
The Federal Government has stated that the myriad of problems currently facing the country is creating an image problem for the country. Read more »
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Nigeria:
Why Electricity Tariff Is Hiked - Osinbajo
Vanguard, 8 April 2016
The Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, yesterday, explained why electricity tariff increased, citing shortage in gas supply and drop in power generation. Read more »
InFocus
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The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission says that the new electricity tariff will take effect from February 1, 2016. Read more »
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The government has said that the increase in tariffs is aimed at improving the electricity supply in the country. Read more »
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Consumers, who are battling to find petrol due to the national scarcity, may have to pay more for the commodity after the government's review of the price. Read more »
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The price of petrol is set to rise as the country faces acute fuel scarcity. Read more »