ORGANISED PRIVATE SECTOR AGREES WITH LASG ON WATER REGULATION
Following a protracted stalemate over the regulation of water abstraction, licensing and permits, the Organised Private Sector (OPS), made up of Manufacturing Association of Nigeria (MAN), Nigeria Employers Consultative Association…
Covid-19: NECA demands govt intervention to stem mass sack
The Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA) has called for assistance and support from the three tiers of government toward the growth and survival of businesses, especially the informal sector in…
Lockdown easing: Sanwo-Olu suspends okada operations, businesses to operate 9:00 am to 3:00 pm, lists other measuresÂ
The Lagos State Government has introduced framework for easing lockdown as businesses reopen gradually next week. According to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu who issued a set of new guidelines in his…
Generator ban Bill: Nigerians should not be punished for ineffectiveness, policy inconsistencies of successive govts – NECA
The Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA) on Thursday said the Senate bill banning importation of generators would be inimical to the quality of lives of Nigerians and national development…
Hike in electricity tariff necessary to get power sector back on track – NECA
The Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA) says the proposed hike in electricity tariff is necessary to get the power sector back on track. Its Director-General, Mr Timothy Olawale, said on…
Electricity workers call off strike, negotiations continue
The National Union of Electricity Employers (NUEE) has called off its strike following negotiations with officials of government. This means that from today all the workers would be back to…
Finance Bill 2019: NECA expresses concern over passage, says it is anti-people
The Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA), has decried failure of the Senate to consider stakeholders submissions before passage of the Finance Bill into Law. Mr Timothy Olawale, the Director-General raised…
NECA calls for caution, efficient policy before returning toll gates
The Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA) has called on the Federal Government to put in place an efficient policy before returning toll gates on federal roads. The Director-General of NECA,…
Our policy interactions with businesses essential for economic growth – Osinbajo
The Federal Government would continue to support the private sector as it plays an important role and contributes to the growth of the economy, according to Vice President Yemi…
Apapa gridlock: Nigeria loses about N6trn – OPS
Apapa gridlock The Organised Private Sector (OPS) on Tuesday called for urgent infrastructure development at the Lagos ports. It said Nigeria had lost about N6 trillion across the different…