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) 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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 Nigerian Army has refuted claims from Sahara Reporters alleging that the Presidential Guards Brigade was placed on high alert due to suspicions of a coup plot. Last week, Chief of Defence Staff General Christopher Musa warned against advocating for a coup amid Nigeria's economic challenges...
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