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The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has given the Federal Government a four-week ultimatum to conclude all ongoing negotiations in the tertiary education sector. Mr Joe Ajaero, NLC President, gave the ultimatum at an emergency news conference on Monday in Abuja after an extensive meeting with unions in the tertiary institutions. He said the decision followed […]
The Nigeria Labour Congress has directed its affiliate unions to begin urgent mobilisation and prepare for a nationwide industrial action against the Dangote Group, accusing the conglomerate of sustained anti-worker practices. This came as the nationwide strike declared by the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria on Monday against the refinery paralysed […]
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has placed its affiliate unions and members on “red alert” after a fresh dispute between the Dangote refinery and the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN). The escalation follows allegations by PENGASSAN that the refinery dismissed more than 800 Nigerian workers for union activities. In line […]
Following yet another nationwide blackout, the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has issued a stinging rebuke to the Federal Government, demanding a full-scale audit of the country’s power infrastructure and a review of the privatisation model. In a statement on Wednesday, NLC President, Comrade Joe Ajaero, said Nigerians will no longer tolerate “man-made blackouts” or excuses […]
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Lagos State Chapter, has demanded a new minimum wage of N150,000 for workers in the state, citing rising costs of living and recent wage increases in Imo and Ebonyi States. Lagos NLC Chairperson Funmi Sesi made the call on Thursday in response to the upward wage review by the two […]
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has urged the Federal Government to halt plans by the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) to review upward the remuneration packages of political office holders. RMAFC Chairman, Mohammed Shehu, had recently revealed that President Bola Tinubu currently earns ₦1.5 million monthly, while ministers receive less than ₦1 million, […]
The Nigeria Labour Congress has threatened a nationwide strike if the Federal Government fails to return what it claims to be billions of naira taken from workers’ insurance contributions and fill the leadership gap in the country’s pension regulatory commission within a week. The NLC accused the government of diverting 40 per cent of contributions […]
The Nigeria Labour Congress has threatened a nationwide strike if the Federal Government fails to return what it claims to be billions of naira taken from workers’ insurance contributions. It also demanded that the government fill the leadership gap in the country’s pension regulatory commission within a week. The NLC accused the Federal Government of […]
The Nigeria Labour Congress on Thursday strongly condemned the arrest of civil rights activist Omoyele Sowore, describing it as part of a troubling pattern of harassment and repression. The NLC also demanded Sowore’s immediate and unconditional release, warning against the continued abuse of state power. In a statement issued by its president, Joe Ajaero, on […]
The Nigeria Labour Congress has raised concerns over the country’s poor global standing on workers’ rights, revealing that Nigeria has once again been ranked among the 10 worst nations in the world for labour rights violations. The NLC described the ranking as a national embarrassment and called on employers to lead the charge in reversing […]
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