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...
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...
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...
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) has decided to suspend the planned nationwide protest following the first day's impactful demonstrations against the prevailing economic hardships in the country.
The protesters, carrying placards with messages addressing issues such as high living costs...
The late-night meeting between the Federal Government and the Organised Labour on the eve of the planned nationwide protest ended in a stalemate, with both sides failing to reach a consensus.
The President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Joe Ajaero, affirmed that "the rally goes on,"...
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has issued a bold threat, vowing to shut down services across the country if its members face attacks during the scheduled two-day protest commencing on February 27, 2024.
In a defiant statement by NLC President Joe Ajaero, the organization emphasized its...
In a bold and defiant response to the Department of State Services (DSS), the leadership of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) has rejected the DSS's plea to shelve their planned nationwide protest scheduled for February 27 and 28. The DSS had cautioned against...
The Federal Government has taken a significant step in addressing the longstanding issue of withheld salaries for the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU). Prof. Gbolahan Bolarin, ASUU’s chairperson at the Federal University of Technology, Minna, confirmed the commencement of salary...
In a press conference held at Labour House, Abuja, Joe Ajaero, the leader of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), declared a decisive move in response to the intensifying economic challenges faced by Nigerians.
The announcement unveiled plans for a two-day nationwide mass protest scheduled for...
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) expressed deep concern over the alleged unfulfilled promises of the President Bola Tinubu-led administration, leading to the recent nationwide strike.
During a press conference in Umuahia, Abia State, ASUU's National President, Emmanuel Osodeke...
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) have issued a 14-day nationwide strike notice to the Federal Government, citing the non-implementation of a crucial 16-point agreement reached on October 2, 2023. The labor unions expressed deep concern over the...
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