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NECA calls for harmonisation of labour laws to end casualisation in workplaces

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The Nigeria Employers Consultative Association (NECA) has called for harmonisation of labour laws to boost stakeholders’ agitation for the nation’s labour administration. Its Director-General, Mr Timothy Olawale, made the call in Lagos on Friday, while reacting to the House of Representatives’ plan to amend the Labour Act. READ ALSO: Nigerian women show resilience in business […]

NECA expresses concern at Senate’s passage of finance bill

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The Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA) has decried the failure of the Senate to consider stakeholders submissions before passage of the finance bill into law. NECA Director-General, Mr. Timothy Olawale, raised the concern on Friday in a statement signed by NECA’s Project Officer, Mr. Oluwaseun Amigun. The Senate had on November 21 passed the finance […]

NECA raises concerns over CBN’s directive to banks on lending

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Lagos – The Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA), has raised concerns over the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) directive to banks on lending, saying it could pose a risk to financial stability. NECA’s Director-General, Mr Timothy Olawale, who raised the concerns in a statement on Saturday in Lagos said that effective monitoring mechanism should be […]

NECA slams NLRC for violating rule of law

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The Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA) has expressed its shock and utter dismay at the gruff actions and jungle behaviour of Mr. Lanre Gbajabiamila, new D.G. of the National Lottery Regulatory Commission (NLRC) in shutting down the offices and business premises of Nigeria Brewery Plc across the nation. Organised Businesses under the auspices of NECA […]

NLC says new minimum wage underway, reaffirms pact with NECA

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The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), has said that it would continue to offer every needed comradeship to ensure that federal government implements new minimum wage before the end of the year. This is contained in speech delivered by the NLC Secretary General Professor peter Ezon. He said in order to make the organised labour a […]

NECA kicks against Federal Competition, Consumer Protection Bill 2016 over 0.5% tax

Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA) has expressed its resentment over the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Bill 2016, sent to President Muhammadu Buhari by the National Assembly, urging the President to withhold his assent. The bill , which seeks development and promotion of fair, efficient and competitive markets in Nigeria. It will also facilitate access […]

Orgnised private sector kicks against implementation of PIGB Bill

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The Organised Private Sector (OPS), has arched its brow and strongly kicked against the downsides of the Petroleum Industry Governance Bill (PIGB) being deliberated on at the National Assembly. The OPS which represents businesses and enterprises of all sizes in all sectors of the economy, has a membership strength of over 15, 000 enterprises in […]

NECA DG accuses Reps of working against economy

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The National Assembly, particularly the House of Representatives, have been accused by the Organised Private Sector (OPS) of stretching laws that are counterproductive to the growth and development of the economy. The OPS, under the aegis of the Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA), decried the brazen attack by various committees and ad-hoc committees of the […]

NECA urges Central Bank to lower borrowing costs

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The Nigerian Employers Consultative Association (NECA) have implored monetary authorities to take measures in re-inflating the economy through monetary easing and reduction of the high-interest rate otherwise known as borrowing costs, which they said are currently stifling Economic growth. Speaking on Behalf of the Association, following a quarterly meeting of its Governing Council held in […]

High Interest Rate stifling Economic Growth, Ease of doing business- NECA

The Nigerian Employers Consultative Association (NECA) have implored monetary authorities to take acceptable measures in re-inflating the economy through monetary easing and reduction of the high-interest rate which they said are currently stifling Economic growth. Speaking on Behalf of the Association following a quarterly meeting of its Governing Council held in Lagos on Thursday, the […]

ITF, NECA partner to train Nigerian youths,

The Industrial Training Fund (ITF) is to partner the National Employment Consultative Association (NECA) to train Nigerian youths in acquiring skills for the purpose of generating gainful employment. The deal was sealed when the director general of NECA, Olusegun Oshinowo, and other top officials of the association paid a courtesy call on the DG of […]