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  1. NLC to Protest 50% Telecom Tariff Hike on February 4

    Nigeria NLC to Protest 50% Telecom Tariff Hike on February 4

    The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has announced a nationwide protest on February 4, 2025, against the recent 50% telecom tariff hike. NLC President Joe Ajaero demands an immediate reversal, calling the increase exploitative. The union threatens further action, including a telecom boycott, if the...
  2. Joe Ajaero Slams Power Minister Over Discriminatory Electricity Bands

    Nigeria Joe Ajaero Slams Power Minister Over Discriminatory Electricity Bands

    NLC President Joe Ajaero has criticized Minister of Power Adebayo Adelabu over discriminatory electricity band classifications, calling them fraudulent. He questioned the criteria for migrating users between bands and condemned government support for private power firms in the budget. Ajaero...
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    Business Untamed inflation: Nigerian workers eye 50% wage increase - Daily Post

    https://dailypost.ng/2025/01/15/untamed-inflation-nigerian-workers-eye-50-wage-increase/
  4. NLC Insists on Tax Reform Bill Withdrawal, Seeks Wage Increase in 2025

    Nigeria NLC Insists on Tax Reform Bill Withdrawal, Seeks Wage Increase in 2025

    The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has called for the withdrawal of the Tax Reform Bills proposed by President Bola Tinubu, citing concerns from northern leaders. The NLC also demands a wage review to address the rising cost of living, ensuring workers' welfare and economic stability. The...
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    Metro Minimum Wage: Sokoto LG staff, Primary school teachers to benefit – NLC chairman - Vanguard News

    https://www.vanguardngr.com/2024/12/minimum-wage-sokoto-lg-staff-primary-school-teachers-to-benefit-nlc-chairman/
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    Metro FULL LIST: States Where Strike May Begin on Monday and Why - Legit.ng

    https://www.legit.ng/nigeria/1627885-minimum-wage-list-states-workers-strike-monday-why/
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    Metro NLC Set to Declare Indefinite Strike Over Minimum Wage, Details Surface - Legit.ng

    https://www.legit.ng/nigeria/1626983-breaking-nlc-set-declare-indefinite-strike-minimum-wage-implementation/
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    Metro Labour Congress Lambasts Tinubu Govt, Says Rising Petrol Prices Pushing Nigerians To Brink - Sahara Reporters

    https://saharareporters.com/2024/10/31/labour-congress-lambasts-tinubu-govt-says-rising-petrol-prices-pushing-nigerians-brink
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    Metro Your Denial Of Involvement In Subsidy Removal “Cynical, Typical,” Let Us Breathe – NLC Tackles IMF - Information Nigeria

    https://www.informationng.com/2024/10/your-denial-of-involvement-in-subsidy-removal-cynical-typical-let-us-breathe-nlc-tackles-imf.html
  10. Social Media Reacts to Arrest of NLC President Joe Ajaero by DSS

    Nigeria Social Media Reacts to Arrest of NLC President Joe Ajaero by DSS

    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...
  11. “Traumatic and Nightmarish” – NLC Slams Tinubu Over Rising Petrol Costs

    Nigeria “Traumatic and Nightmarish” – NLC Slams Tinubu Over Rising Petrol Costs

    The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has accused President Bola Tinubu of betrayal following a rise in petrol prices and fuel shortages. NLC President Joe Ajaero criticized Tinubu for breaking promises regarding fuel price stabilization and the implementation of a new minimum wage, calling the...
  12. Nigeria Labour Congress Slams Security Forces for Illegally Raiding HQ

    Nigeria Nigeria Labour Congress Slams Security Forces for Illegally Raiding HQ

    The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) condemned a police raid on its Abuja headquarters as a troubling development in security operations. Armed operatives, lacking proper legal authority, raided the office, seizing materials and breaking into rooms. The NLC demands an international inquiry and...
  13. Wage Dispute: NLC President Stands Firm on Wage Demands

    Nigeria Wage Dispute: NLC President Stands Firm on Wage Demands

    NLC demands ₦250,000 minimum wage amid wage dispute with government. Joe Ajaero insists on fair pay amidst economic challenges The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has stood firm on its demand for a ₦250,000 minimum wage, rejecting the Federal Government's offer of ₦62,000. NLC President Joe...
  14. Taiwo Oyedele Calls for Hourly Minimum Wage to Boost Productivity

    Nigeria Taiwo Oyedele Calls for Hourly Minimum Wage to Boost Productivity

    Taiwo Oyedele, Chairman of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy, advocates for an hourly minimum wage in Nigeria, linking it to worker productivity. He also suggests allowing civil servants to hold multiple jobs. His proposal aims to balance wage adequacy with productivity for sustainable...
  15. Stalemate on Minimum Wage: NLC and TUC Announce Nationwide Strike Starting Monday

    Nigeria Stalemate on Minimum Wage: NLC and TUC Announce Nationwide Strike Starting Monday

    The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC) have declared an indefinite strike from June 3rd due to failed negotiations for a new National Minimum Wage. Talks ended in deadlock, with labour officials walking out. The government's failure to offer new terms prompted the...
  16. Nigerians Intrigued as NLC President Joe Ajaero Reveals Research Behind N615,000 Minimum Wage Proposal

    Nigeria Nigerians Intrigued as NLC President Joe Ajaero Reveals Research Behind N615,000 Minimum Wage Proposal

    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...
  17. Labour Threatens Nationwide Strike if ₦615,000 New Minimum Wage Not Announced by May 31

    Nigeria Labour Threatens Nationwide Strike if ₦615,000 New Minimum Wage Not Announced by May 31

    Labor unions in Nigeria, spearheaded by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC), have set a firm deadline for the federal government to institute a new national minimum wage by May 31. This demand comes despite the recent announcement by the government of a 35 percent...
  18. Nigeria Labour Congress Rejects Government's Salary Rise Proposal

    Nigeria Nigeria Labour Congress Rejects Government's Salary Rise Proposal

    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...
  19. Ahead of Workers' Day: NLC Presents Seven Critical Demands to Federal Government

    Nigeria Ahead of Workers' Day: NLC Presents Seven Critical Demands to Federal Government

    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...
  20. Government Faces Backlash Over Electricity Tariff Increase: NLC and CSOs Express Outrage

    Nigeria Government Faces Backlash Over Electricity Tariff Increase: NLC and CSOs Express Outrage

    The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and several civil society organizations (CSOs) have expressed strong opposition to the recent electricity tariff hike approved by the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC). The tariff increment, which sees a significant rise from N68 per kilowatt...
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