Workers in some areas of Lagos State were seen going about their businesses in spite of the two-day warning strike to begin Sept. 5, directed by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC).
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Kyari, who appeared before the House of Representatives Committee on Petroleum Resources Downstream investigating the importation of adulterated fuel, said NNPC was not aware of the presence of methanol in the fuel imported.
The two tankers fell as they were manoeuvring failed portions of the road, subsequently causing gridlock on the busy road.
The NLC President, Ayuba Wabba said this in a communique jointly signed with Ismail Bello, Acting General Secetary of NLC on Thursday in Abuja.
The umbrella body of all registered political parties and political associations in Nigeria in a statement signed by its Secretary General, Chief Willy Ezugwu, said it has resolved, alongside a coalition of civil society organisations, to back the Trade Union Congress and Nigerian Labour Congress in the struggle for the reversal of the increments.
Also, they are not unaware of the fact that Nigerian masses are neither directly nor indirectly benefiting from the obsolete policy. Thirdly, put them in the same position and the same condition, they would not be any different.
Ayuba Wabba, NLC President, revealed the position of Labour to the News Agency of Nigeria, while reacting to the increase in the price of petrol on Wednesday in Abuja.
The National Chairman of All Progressives Congress, Adams Oshiomhole, has lauded the Buhari administration for ensuring the availability of petroleum products and locally produced rice during the Christmas and New Year festivities in the country.
The Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers on Saturday called on Nigerians to stop panic buying of petrol and diesel as there was enough of the products in circulation.
The Buhari Media Organisation has praised the Federal Government for reaching an agreement with the Nigerian Labour Congress on the protracted national minimum wage issue.
The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the indigenous modular refinery under construction will start with the production of diesel and kerosene at operating capacity of 7,000 barrel per day when it commences operation probably later in the year according to the investor.
Chief Financial Officer of NNPC, Isiaka Razak, stated this when he appeared before members of Senate Committee on Public Accounts investigating the fuel supply situation in the country.
It will be recalled that the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Dr. Ibe Kachickwu, had on March 29 assured Nigerians that the persistent petrol scarcity will end by April 7
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