The Trade Union Congress (TUC) don ask the federal government to reverse the new stamp duties wey dem put on house rents.
Dem make dis public for a statement wey their President, Quadri Olaleye and the Secretary General, Musa-Lawal join hands to sign.
According to the new stamp duties wey Federal Inland Revenue Services (FIRS) release for rent between 1-7 years is 0.78%; above 7 to 21 years is 3%; above 21 years is 6%.
The Union leaders yarn say other countries dey give palatives to their citizens, but Naija government wan dey burden the citizens.
Make Una read wetin dem yarn
“We are calling on the federal government to immediately order the FIRS to stay action if it does not want to incur the wrath of workers and Nigerians.
“We read that Ghanaians will not be paying for power throughout this year. Why is our case always different? Why increase our burden now?” .
