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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) 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...

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...

The Federal Government has taken a significant step in addressing the longstanding issue of withheld salaries for the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU). Prof. Gbolahan Bolarin, ASUU’s chairperson at the Federal University of Technology, Minna, confirmed the commencement of salary...

In a press conference held at Labour House, Abuja, Joe Ajaero, the leader of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), declared a decisive move in response to the intensifying economic challenges faced by Nigerians. The announcement unveiled plans for a two-day nationwide mass protest scheduled for...

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) expressed deep concern over the alleged unfulfilled promises of the President Bola Tinubu-led administration, leading to the recent nationwide strike. During a press conference in Umuahia, Abia State, ASUU's National President, Emmanuel Osodeke...

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) have issued a 14-day nationwide strike notice to the Federal Government, citing the non-implementation of a crucial 16-point agreement reached on October 2, 2023. The labor unions expressed deep concern over the...

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) is gearing up for another clash with the Federal Government over unresolved issues, including members' welfare and unmet promises. Discontent has grown among university workers, with disappointment over President Bola Tinubu's unfulfilled...

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has vehemently criticized the World Bank, branding it an "enemy of the Nigerian nation," following the institution's call for the Federal Government to end petrol subsidies and increase prices to N750 per litre. NLC President Ajaero condemned the World Bank's...

In a compelling address at the 8th Quadrennial Delegates Conference of the Non-Academics Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions (NASU) in Abuja, Senator Adams Oshiomhole, former President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), and immediate past governor of Edo State, delivered a...