Following a hike in price from N1,150 to N1,300 in Abia, residents have lamented the rising hardship caused by the soaring price. The impact on transport and prices of commodities worsened the condition of living, leaving many to lament the cost of transportation and commodities. Uchenna Maduka, a driver with Umumass in Umuahia said, “We (drivers) are suffering it. After …

Organised labour has vowed to proceed with a “total, comprehensive and indefinite” nationwide shutdown of the country if there is another increase in petrol pump price from the existing N617, which it describes as “illegal”. At the African Trade Union alliance meeting in Abuja on Monday, NLC President, Comrade Joe Ajaero warned against undermining the demands of the union. On …

The Chief Commissioner of the Public Complaints Commission (PCC), Mr. Abimbola Yusuf has directed all commissioners across the federation to work out a flexible work schedule for staff members. In a statement by the commission’s Secretary, Hajiya Mamman, Yusuf said the adjustment of the work schedule for the commission’s staff members was necessary due to the effects of the fuel …