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  1. Presidency Claims Labour Union Strike Politically Motivated, Citing Labour Party Influence

    Nigeria Presidency Claims Labour Union Strike Politically Motivated, Citing Labour Party Influence

    The Nigerian presidency claims the ongoing labour union strike is politically motivated by Labour Party supporters. Presidential spokesperson Bayo Onanuga argues that the strike harms ordinary Nigerians and calls for negotiations. The Nigerian presidency, through its spokesperson Bayo Onanuga...
  2. Passengers Stranded as Indefinite NLC Strike Cripples Abuja Airport

    Nigeria Passengers Stranded as Indefinite NLC Strike Cripples Abuja Airport

    The NLC strike has paralyzed Abuja Airport, with all flights grounded due to the industrial action over demands for better wages and working conditions. Chaos and frustration engulfed Abuja's Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport as the indefinite strike called by the Nigeria Labour Congress...
  3. Labour Standoff: Judges, Litigants Blocked from Abuja Courts in Workers' Strike

    Nigeria Labour Standoff: Judges, Litigants Blocked from Abuja Courts in Workers' Strike

    Judiciary staff in Abuja follow NLC and TUC orders, barring access to courts for judges and litigants. The strike halts legal proceedings in FCT High Court, Federal High Court, Court of Appeal, and Supreme Court. The closure continues until further notice from the national NLC headquarters. In...
  4. Nigerian Education Sector Grinds to Halt: ASUU and SSANU Join Nationwide Strike

    Nigeria Nigerian Education Sector Grinds to Halt: ASUU and SSANU Join Nationwide Strike

    Nigerian academic and non-academic staff unions embark on nationwide indefinite strike, demanding a new minimum wage and a review of electricity tariffs. Despite government warnings, unions stand firm, with ASUU, SSANU, and NUT urging full participation. Academic and non-academic staff unions...
  5. Strike: Labour Union Pushes NASS for Fair Wages, Opposes Starvation Wage

    Nigeria Strike: Labour Union Pushes NASS for Fair Wages, Opposes Starvation Wage

    Joe Ajaero, NLC President, demands living wages for Nigerian workers during a crucial meeting with National Assembly officials. The NLC threatens a nationwide strike over the federal government's inaction on minimum wage and electricity tariff issues. Festus Osifo, TUC President, highlights...
  6. [VIDEO]Passengers Lament as NLC, TUC Strike Forces Airport Closure

    Nigeria [VIDEO]Passengers Lament as NLC, TUC Strike Forces Airport Closure

    Chaos ensues as NLC and TUC strike leads to the closure of Murtala Muhammed International Airport's domestic terminal. Passengers were stranded, and flight operations were suspended. Labor demands higher minimum wage amidst government deadlock Intending travelers face chaos as entry points to...
  7. Nationwide Blackout: TCN Confirms Grid Shutdown Amidst Labor Strike

    Nigeria Nationwide Blackout: TCN Confirms Grid Shutdown Amidst Labor Strike

    TCN confirms nationwide blackout amidst labor strikes demanding a new minimum wage. Workers' union shutdown of the national grid plunges Nigeria into darkness, impacting essential services. Despite TCN's efforts to restore power, labor obstruction persists. The blackout exacerbates tensions as...
  8. NLC Confirms June 3 Nationwide Strike After Talks with NASS Leaders Fail

    Nigeria NLC Confirms June 3 Nationwide Strike After Talks with NASS Leaders Fail

    The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) confirms the nationwide strike set for June 3 after a failed meeting with National Assembly leaders. Despite appeals to call off the strike, labor leaders insist on proceeding due to unresolved minimum wage disputes. The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has...
  9. National Assembly Mediates as Labour Unions Threaten Indefinite Strike

    Nigeria National Assembly Mediates as Labour Unions Threaten Indefinite Strike

    Labour leaders engage Nigerian National Assembly to avert strike over a minimum wage dispute. The Nigeria Labour Congress and Trade Union Congress are in talks with Senate President Godswill Akpabio and House Speaker Tajudeen Abbas to address the impending strike scheduled for June 3. Members...
  10. Labour Rejects ₦60,000 Offer: TUC Warns of Industrial Action Over Minimum Wage Deadlock

    Nigeria Labour Rejects ₦60,000 Offer: TUC Warns of Industrial Action Over Minimum Wage Deadlock

    Trade Union Congress threatens to strike as Federal Government faces criticism over minimum wage deadlock. Labour rejects ₦60,000 proposal, demands ₦494,000 amid economic challenges. TUC president urges government seriousness before the May 31 deadline. Talks deadlocked as workers decry...
  11. Deadlock Persists: Labour Rejects FG's ₦60,000 Offer, Insists on ₦494,000 Minimum Wage

    Nigeria Deadlock Persists: Labour Rejects FG's ₦60,000 Offer, Insists on ₦494,000 Minimum Wage

    The Organised Labour rejects the Federal Government's ₦60,000 minimum wage offer, standing firm on ₦494,000 demand. Deadlocked negotiations persist as talks fail to reach a consensus. Labour insists the current ₦30,000 wage insufficient for workers' welfare, pressing for a substantial increase...
  12. Labour Unrest Looms as Nigeria Government Tables N54,000 Minimum Wage

    Nigeria Labour Unrest Looms as Nigeria Government Tables N54,000 Minimum Wage

    The Nigerian Federal Government proposes a new minimum wage of N54,000 amid ongoing negotiations with labor unions, who demand N615,000. The meeting adjourned to May 22 as the NLC and TUC pushed for a resolution by May 31, citing increased living costs and economic challenges. The Federal...
  13. Nigerian Labour Congress Slams CBN's Cybersecurity Levy as Unjust Burden on Citizens

    Nigeria Nigerian Labour Congress Slams CBN's Cybersecurity Levy as Unjust Burden on Citizens

    In response to the CBN's cybersecurity levy, the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) vehemently opposes the directive, citing increased financial strain on citizens. NLC President Joe Ajaero calls for policy reversal, urging sustainable cybersecurity measures. The levy is criticized as another burden...
  14. 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...
  15. Nigerians Confused and Shocked as NLC Rejects New Minimum Wage, Demands Government to Announce N615,000 as Minimum Wage

    Nigeria Nigerians Confused and Shocked as NLC Rejects New Minimum Wage, Demands Government to Announce N615,000 as Minimum Wage

    The National President of the National Labour Congress (NLC), Joe Ajaero, has criticized the federal government's recent announcement of a 35% increase in civil servants' salaries, describing it as "mischievous" and insisting that the minimum wage should not be below N615,000. In an interview...
  16. 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...
  17. 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...
  18. 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...
  19. Peter Obi Faces Backlash from Daniel Bwala Over Potential Party Switch

    Nigeria Peter Obi Faces Backlash from Daniel Bwala Over Potential Party Switch

    In response to Peter Obi's threat to leave the Labour Party (LP) ahead of the 2027 general elections, former spokesman of the Atiku-Okowa presidential campaign council, Daniel Bwala, has launched a scathing critique, accusing Obi of being haunted by a ghost of his creation. Bwala, in a...
  20. President Tinubu's Ally Bwala Criticized for Allegedly Desperate Attempt to Link Peter Obi to El-Rufai and SDP

    Nigeria President Tinubu's Ally Bwala Criticized for Allegedly Desperate Attempt to Link Peter Obi to El-Rufai and SDP

    Former spokesperson Bwala Daniel claims that Peter Obi is contemplating joining forces with Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai in the Social Democratic Party (SDP), as the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) prepares to take ownership of their political party, the Nigerian Labour Party. This...
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