In this post, we digest some top stories that make up the front pages of major Nigerian newspapers on Tuesday 03 December, 2024, and provide key advocacy asks.
Minimum wage strike: Nwifiru fumes as three states, FCT grounded – Punch
The industrial action by the Nigeria Labour Congress over the non-implementation of the new national minimum wage grounded the civil service in three states and the Federal Capital Territory, with Governor Francis Nwifuru of Ebonyi threatening to replace workers in the state should they fail to return to work.
We urge state governors and the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, to prioritise the welfare of workers by implementing the agreed national minimum wage without delay.
MAN laments sector decline in performance, high inflation, firms’ exit – The Guardian
The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) has decried the decline in the growth of the manufacturing sector as revealed in the third quarter GDP report of the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS).
The President Tinubu-led government should review and reform its economic policies to address the challenges crippling Nigeria’s manufacturing sector. A decisive focus on implementing pro-business policies, stabilising the naira, reducing energy costs, and improving infrastructure is critical to reversing the sector’s decline.
Tax reform bills not to impoverish North – Presidency – Daily Trust
The Presidency has dismissed claims that the proposed tax reform bills before the National Assembly would impoverish northern Nigeria or disproportionately benefit Lagos and Rivers states.
We call on President Tinubu to ensure that the proposed tax reform bills are inclusive and equitable, considering their overall impact on national cohesion and the sustainability of all regions. It is crucial to prioritise transparency and engage in widespread public sensitisation to address citizens’ concerns and secure their buy-in for these policy changes.