The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has announced plans for an indefinite strike in states that have failed to implement the newly signed N70,000 minimum wage. The union condemns the delay, calling it a disregard for the law and workers' rights. Strikes will begin on December 1, 2024.
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The Nigerian Presidency has rejected UK TUC's human rights abuse claims over the arrest of NLC President Joe Ajaero. The DSS detained Ajaero for failing to respond to a summons. The Presidency emphasized that Ajaero is not above the law, dismissing accusations as baseless and founded on...
Air Peace denies involvement in the arrest of NLC President Joe Ajaero by the DSS. The airline clarifies that a prior dispute from 2023 has been resolved and its petition against the NLC was withdrawn. Air Peace urges the public to disregard any insinuations of its involvement in the arrest...
Joe Ajaero, the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) President, was detained by the Department of State Services (DSS) at Abuja's Nnamdi Azikiwe Airport but later released. The NLC condemned the arrest as an attack on workers' rights. Ajaero’s release was confirmed, with the NLC vowing to continue its...
Femi Falana, lawyer for Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) president Joe Ajaero, asserts his client's recent arrest by the DSS is unrelated to prior police invitations. Ajaero was detained at Abuja Airport while heading to a TUC conference, prompting concerns over the legality and motives behind his...
Joe Ajaero, President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), was arrested by DSS operatives at Abuja Airport as he was about to fly to the UK for a conference. His arrest raises concerns about government suppression of dissent, prompting significant reactions on social media regarding civil...
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) demands an immediate reversal of the recent petrol price hike, citing betrayal by the federal government. Prices have surged nationwide, worsening inflation and increasing costs for businesses. Fuel shortages are reported, with residents turning to black market...
Joe Ajaero, President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), visited the police headquarters accompanied by senior advocate Femi Falana and other labor leaders to respond to allegations of criminal conspiracy and terrorism financing.
Joe Ajaero, President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC)...
Joe Ajaero, President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), left the union's Abuja headquarters to answer police questions regarding allegations of terrorism financing and other serious offenses. The NLC has mobilized members for nationwide solidarity marches to support Ajaero during this...
Human rights lawyer Femi Falana explains why Nigeria Labour Congress President Joe Ajaero cannot attend a police interview on August 20, 2024, citing prior commitments. Falana requests detailed information on the serious allegations against Ajaero and proposes rescheduling the meeting to August...
The Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) convened an emergency NEC meeting following the police invitation of its President, Joe Ajaero, over allegations of terrorism financing. The NLC expressed concerns about the summons, warning that Ajaero's detention could lead to a nationwide strike, and called...
The Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) threatens a nationwide strike if its President, Joe Ajaero, is detained. The NLC’s NEC held an emergency meeting following Ajaero’s police invitation over alleged terrorism financing.
The Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) has issued a stern warning that it will...
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