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“Fix Cash Scarcity Now to Ease Nigerians’ Suffering” – NLC Urges Federal Government
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has called on the Federal Government to urgently address the ongoing cash scarcity affecting citizens across the country.
This appeal came from NLC President Joe Ajaero, who, alongside NLC General Secretary Emmanuel Ugboaja, signed a communiqué issued after the National Executive Council (NEC) meeting held in Owerri on Thursday.
During the NEC session, Ajaero expressed concern over the continuous lack of cash
He described it as an unjust hardship that further burdens Nigerians who are already enduring economic difficulties.
Also, he mentioned the exploitative nature of the situation, pointing out that Nigerians are being forced to lose up to five per cent of their money every time they withdraw cash due to exorbitant fees imposed by financial institutions.
This practice, he noted, is unfair and exacerbates the financial struggles faced by millions, particularly those in the informal economy.
Ajaero stressed that small businesses and informal workers, the backbone of Nigeria’s economy, are particularly vulnerable.
Many of these businesses rely on daily cash transactions, and the persistent scarcity threatens their survival and growth.
“The impact of this on small businesses and other informal economy operatives is huge,” he explained.
The NLC is demanding immediate intervention from the government to resolve this issue and uphold the financial rights of citizens.
Ajaero specifically called on the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to take decisive steps to ensure the availability of cash.
According to him, this is crucial not only for easing everyday transactions but also for stimulating economic activities across the country.
“We expect the Central Bank Governor to take steps to ensure that cash is made available to the citizenry to enable small business transactions and stimulate economic growth,” he stated.
Omoyele Sowore has criticized northern leaders for shutting down schools to allow children to participate in Ramadan fasting. The decision, implemented in Bauchi, Katsina, Kebbi, and Kano States, has caused criticism from many Nigerians.
Sowore, a well-known Nigerian activist, accused the leaders of hypocrisy, claiming that their children are not affected by the policy since they attend expensive private schools in Abuja or study abroad.
In a statement on his Facebook page, Sowore condemned the move, saying, “Those who decided to shut down schools for Ramadan fasting don’t have their children in these struggling public schools.
Their kids attend top private schools or study overseas, funded by resources meant to support underprivileged students in these poorly maintained schools, which remain open during Ramadan. These leaders are irresponsible and unfair.”
President Donald Trump has announced plans to purchase a new Tesla vehicle to demonstrate his support for Elon Musk amid recent boycotts and a significant drop in Tesla’s stock value.
On his Truth Social platform, Trump praised Musk’s contributions to the nation and criticized efforts to harm the entrepreneur and his company. He stated, “I’m going to buy a brand new Tesla tomorrow morning as a show of confidence and support for Elon Musk, a truly great American.”
In response, Musk expressed gratitude to the president on his social media platform, X. Musk currently leads the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) under the Trump administration, focusing on reducing federal spending and workforce.
This initiative has caused protests and boycotts targeting Tesla, with incidents of vandalism reported at dealerships and charging stations.
Tesla’s market value has declined sharply, with shares dropping over 15% recently, influenced by Musk’s political involvement and its impact on consumer sentiment. Despite these challenges, Trump continues to voice strong support for Musk’s efforts to “Make America Great Again.”
Former U.S. President Donald Trump has predicted that the country will become extremely wealthy through tariffs.
Trump stated that the U.S. is set to gain hundreds of billions of dollars from tariffs soon. He believes the move will encourage companies and factories to return to the U.S., creating more jobs.
Speaking with FOX Business’ Maria Bartiromo on Air Force One on Sunday evening, Trump responded to concerns about a possible recession. He admitted there’s always hesitation but remained confident about the benefits of the tariffs.
“All I know is we’re going to make hundreds of billions of dollars from tariffs, and we’ll become so rich you won’t even know where to spend it all,” Trump said. “Just watch — there will be more jobs and open factories. It’s going to be great.”
Trump has recently placed tariffs on key trade partners, including Canada, Mexico, and China, as part of his economic strategy.
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