Close Menu
  • Home
  • Politics
  • Entertainment
  • News
  • Interviews
  • Events
  • Fashion
  • Article
  • Lifestyle
  • Movies & TV
  • Music
What's Hot

“31 years in Nollywood, I never slept with any producer or director” – Veteran Actress Thelma Chukwunwem

FG to sell 753 duplexes seized from Emefiele to Nigerians

Lagos government says viral tenancy law amendment is fabricated

Facebook X (Twitter) Instagram
  • Home
  • Politics
  • Entertainment
  • News
  • Interviews
  • Events
  • Fashion
  • Article
  • Lifestyle
  • Movies & TV
  • Music
Facebook X (Twitter) Instagram Pinterest
DAILY BLAST
Contact
HOT TOPICS
  • Home
  • Politics
  • Entertainment
  • News
  • Interviews
  • Events
  • Fashion
  • Article
  • Lifestyle
  • Movies & TV
  • Music
DAILY BLAST
You are at:Home»Events»NLC to hold mass rally February 4 to protest telecom’s 50% tariff hike
Events

NLC to hold mass rally February 4 to protest telecom’s 50% tariff hike

DailyblastBy DailyblastJanuary 30, 20250342 Mins Read
Share WhatsApp Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn Tumblr Email Telegram Copy Link
Share
Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Email WhatsApp Copy Link

The Nigeria Labour Congress has announced plans to embark on a nationwide rally on February 4 over the 50 per cent hike in telecom services by the Nigerian Communications Commission. NLC president Joe Ajaero said this in a communique issued at the end of the union’s National Administrative Council meeting held on Wednesday in Abuja.

He said the NAC-in-session rejected the 50 per cent telecom tariff hike as it was considered too harsh for the citizens.

Related posts:

  1. NLC suspends proposed protest over telecom tariff hike
  2. (Video) NLC, TUC picket NERC offices in Lagos, Abuja over electricity tariff hike
  3. NLC threatens nationwide shutdown of telecoms over tariff hike by March 1
  4. (Video) University of Ibadan students protest school fees hike, electricity tariff

Mr Ajaero stated that the NLC would embark on a nationwide mass rally on Tuesday to express “our collective opposition to this arbitrary tariff hike.”

He added, “The rally will serve as a warning on the dangers of imposing such an unfair increase on a struggling population earning a minimum wage of only N70,000.

“A population that has suffered outrageous hike in the price of petrol, high cost of food, hike in electricity tariff and general rising inflation. All NLC affiliates and state councils are directed to begin full mobilisation in preparation for the February 4, 2025, nationwide protest rally. Willing civil society allies are also encouraged to join the preparation.

“The congress calls on all Nigerian workers, the informal sector, and the general public to stand in solidarity against this unjust policy.”

Mr Ajaero, therefore, said NAC-in-session called for the immediate suspension of the 50 per cent tariff hike.

He also called on the federal government, NCC and the National Assembly to engage in meaningful dialogue with critical stakeholders to review the proposed tariff adjustment.

He called for a review of the tariff hike within the context of the economic realities facing Nigerians.

“Should these not be heeded, the Nigeria Labour Congress will escalate its actions, including the possibility of a nationwide boycott of telecommunication services.

“Others are further mass actions which may involve nationwide withdrawal of our service to resist policies that exacerbate poverty and inequality,” said Mr Ajaero.

He added that the NLC remained committed to protecting the interests of Nigerian workers and citizens against exploitative economic policies.

“We will not relent in our struggle against policies that undermine the welfare and dignity of our people,” he said.

(NAN)

Post Views: 382
Share. Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn Tumblr Email Telegram WhatsApp Copy Link
Previous ArticlePolice arrest couple for selling six-year-old daughter for N450,000 in Akwa Ibom
Next Article Lagos court remands woman for trafficking girls to Ghana for prostitution
Dailyblast

Related Posts

FG to sell 753 duplexes seized from Emefiele to Nigerians

May 25, 2025

Suspected herdsmen shoot Catholic priest in Benue

May 25, 2025

Showcasing the achievements of Nigerias’s most sought after actress, Amandla Ebeye

May 23, 2025
Add A Comment

Comments are closed.

Recent Posts
  • “31 years in Nollywood, I never slept with any producer or director” – Veteran Actress Thelma Chukwunwem May 25, 2025
  • FG to sell 753 duplexes seized from Emefiele to Nigerians May 25, 2025
  • Lagos government says viral tenancy law amendment is fabricated May 25, 2025
  • NNPCL shuts down Port Harcourt refinery May 25, 2025
  • Police extradite Nigerian fugitive from UAE Over $307,500 fraud May 25, 2025
Top Posts

(Video) female prison officer filmed having sex with inmate in London prison

June 29, 20241,186 Views

UNN suspends lecturer for allegedly impregnating four students

February 17, 20253,071 Views

(Photos) Blood bath in Ihiala as gunmen kill billionaire businessman, seven others while preparing for mother’s burial

January 2, 2025596 Views
Latest Reviews
Most Popular

(Video) female prison officer filmed having sex with inmate in London prison

June 29, 20241,186 Views

UNN suspends lecturer for allegedly impregnating four students

February 17, 20253,071 Views

(Photos) Blood bath in Ihiala as gunmen kill billionaire businessman, seven others while preparing for mother’s burial

January 2, 2025596 Views
Our Picks

“31 years in Nollywood, I never slept with any producer or director” – Veteran Actress Thelma Chukwunwem

FG to sell 753 duplexes seized from Emefiele to Nigerians

Lagos government says viral tenancy law amendment is fabricated

© 2025
  • Privacy Policy
  • Contact

Type above and press Enter to search. Press Esc to cancel.