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  1. 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...
  2. 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...
  3. 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...
  4. 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...
  5. 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...
  6. 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...
  7. 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...
  8. 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...
  9. NLC Mourns Passing of Labour Icon: Former President Ali Ciroma Dies in Maiduguri

    Nigeria NLC Mourns Passing of Labour Icon: Former President Ali Ciroma Dies in Maiduguri

    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...
  10. Labour Party Chairman Accuses NLC of "Show of Shame" Over Secretariat Protest

    Nigeria Labour Party Chairman Accuses NLC of "Show of Shame" Over Secretariat Protest

    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...
  11. Labour Party Turmoil: NLC Storms Secretariat Over Alleged Secret Convention Plans"

    Nigeria Labour Party Turmoil: NLC Storms Secretariat Over Alleged Secret Convention Plans"

    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...
  12. Hidden Agendas? Ex-NLC Vice-President Questions Ajaero's Strike Motives

    Nigeria Hidden Agendas? Ex-NLC Vice-President Questions Ajaero's Strike Motives

    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...
  13. NLC and TUC Challenge President Tinubu: Demands Fulfillment of Critical Agreements

    Nigeria NLC and TUC Challenge President Tinubu: Demands Fulfillment of Critical Agreements

    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...
  14. Nigerian Army Dismisses Sahara Reporters Claim of Presidential Guards Brigade on High Alert for Coup Plot as Fake News

    Nigeria Nigerian Army Dismisses Sahara Reporters Claim of Presidential Guards Brigade on High Alert for Coup Plot as Fake News

    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...
  15. Labour Party's Support for NLC and TUC Strike: A Potential Turning Point in Nigerian Politics and Workers' Rights

    Nigeria Labour Party's Support for NLC and TUC Strike: A Potential Turning Point in Nigerian Politics and Workers' Rights

    The Labour Party has recently voiced its support for the proposed nationwide strike by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC). The planned strike on October 3 aims to draw the government's attention to remove fuel subsidies and address critical issues. According to...
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    Politics 2023 Elections: Vote For Labour Party, NLC Directs Workers - Channels Tv

    https://www.channelstv.com/2023/02/22/2023-elections-vote-for-success-of-labour-party-nlc-directs-workers/
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    Politics El-Rufai Vows Not To Allow Another NLC Protest In Kaduna – Leadership News

    https://leadership.ng/el-rufai-vows-not-to-allow-another-nlc-protest-in-kaduna/
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    Metro Arewa leaders fault el-Rufai for accusing Ganduje of sponsoring strike in Kaduna – The Guardian Nigeria News

    https://guardian.ng/news/arewa-leaders-fault-el-rufai-for-accusing-ganduje-of-sponsoring-strike-in-kaduna/
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    Metro 300% fuel hike, NLC vows to cripple economy nationwide – New Telegraph

    https://www.newtelegraphng.com/300-fuel-hike-nlc-vows-to-cripple-economy-nationwide-2/
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    Politics El-Rufai Insists On Downsizing Workforce – Nairaland

    https://www.nairaland.com/6566529/el-rufai-insists-downsizing-workforce
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