The Nigerian Federal Government proposes a new minimum wage of N54,000 amid ongoing negotiations with labor unions, who demand N615,000. The meeting adjourned to May 22 as the NLC and TUC pushed for a resolution by May 31, citing increased living costs and economic challenges.
The Federal...
In response to the CBN's cybersecurity levy, the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) vehemently opposes the directive, citing increased financial strain on citizens. NLC President Joe Ajaero calls for policy reversal, urging sustainable cybersecurity measures. The levy is criticized as another burden...
NLC President Joe Ajaero details the Nigeria Labour Congress' proposal for a monthly minimum wage of N615,000. Based on comprehensive research, the NLC emphasizes the necessity of this wage to meet the basic needs of Nigerian workers and families, urging government and employers to prioritize...
The National President of the National Labour Congress (NLC), Joe Ajaero, has criticized the federal government's recent announcement of a 35% increase in civil servants' salaries, describing it as "mischievous" and insisting that the minimum wage should not be below N615,000.
In an interview...
The Federal Government's approval of a significant pay rise for civil servants ahead of May Day has sparked mixed reactions from various stakeholders. The increment, ranging from 25% to 35%, across different consolidated salary structures, was announced by the National Salaries, Incomes, and...
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has put forward seven demands from the Federal Government as preparations for the upcoming Workers’ Day on May 1, 2024, gain momentum.
Led by former Minister of Women’s Affairs, Pauline Tallen, the NLC emphasizes the urgent need for a new minimum wage to...
Ali Ciroma, former President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), passed away at the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital on Tuesday. His demise was announced by a family member, Ali Ibrahim Ciroma, who serves as the Secretary of the Borno State Council, Nigeria Union of Journalists...
In response to Peter Obi's threat to leave the Labour Party (LP) ahead of the 2027 general elections, former spokesman of the Atiku-Okowa presidential campaign council, Daniel Bwala, has launched a scathing critique, accusing Obi of being haunted by a ghost of his creation.
Bwala, in a...
Former spokesperson Bwala Daniel claims that Peter Obi is contemplating joining forces with Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai in the Social Democratic Party (SDP), as the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) prepares to take ownership of their political party, the Nigerian Labour Party.
This...
Amidst escalating tensions between the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Labour Party (LP), Julius Abure, the National Chairman of the LP, has condemned the NLC's actions on Wednesday as a "show of shame" and "rascality."
In a statement by Obiora Ifoh, the LP National Publicity Secretary...
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) took to the streets on Wednesday, staging a protest at the Labour Party (LP) secretariat to denounce the party's upcoming national convention slated for the end of the month.
The NLC's agitation centered around their demand for the removal of the National...
Former Vice-President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Isa Tijjani, has raised concerns over the persistent strikes orchestrated by labor unions, asserting that they pose a significant threat to the nation's economy.
Speaking at a press conference in Kano, Tijjani urged labor unions, led...
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC) have issued a response to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's recent statements during the Red-Line Railway Project commissioning.
Expressing deep concern, the NLC criticizes Tinubu's insinuations about Labour's moral standing and his...
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has decided to suspend the planned nationwide protest following the first day's impactful demonstrations against the prevailing economic hardships in the country.
The protesters, carrying placards with messages addressing issues such as high living costs...
Nigerian police joined a hunger protest, distributing pure water to demonstrators, sparking humorous reactions on social media. The protest's organizer, allegedly Tinubu, faced skepticism with comments suggesting that even after the hunger protest, the reality of hunger in Nigeria persists...
Human rights lawyer Femi Falana joined the NLC rally in Lagos, standing in solidarity with the labor union's protest against economic challenges. His presence adds legal and advocacy weight to the demonstration, emphasizing the widespread concern over rising living costs and the need for urgent...
Members of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) took their protests to the doorstep of the National Assembly (NASS) in Abuja, highlighting the dire economic challenges faced by Nigerians.
Carrying placards and voicing concerns about rising living costs, the protesters were met with unexpectedly...
The late-night meeting between the Federal Government and the Organised Labour on the eve of the planned nationwide protest ended in a stalemate, with both sides failing to reach a consensus.
The President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Joe Ajaero, affirmed that "the rally goes on,"...
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has issued a bold threat, vowing to shut down services across the country if its members face attacks during the scheduled two-day protest commencing on February 27, 2024.
In a defiant statement by NLC President Joe Ajaero, the organization emphasized its...
In a bold and defiant response to the Department of State Services (DSS), the leadership of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) has rejected the DSS's plea to shelve their planned nationwide protest scheduled for February 27 and 28. The DSS had cautioned against...
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