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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 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...
Nigerian police joined a hunger protest, distributing pure water to demonstrators, sparking humorous reactions on social media. The protest's organizer, allegedly Tinubu, faced skepticism with comments suggesting that even after the hunger protest, the reality of hunger in Nigeria persists...
Human rights lawyer Femi Falana joined the NLC rally in Lagos, standing in solidarity with the labor union's protest against economic challenges. His presence adds legal and advocacy weight to the demonstration, emphasizing the widespread concern over rising living costs and the need for urgent...
Members of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) took their protests to the doorstep of the National Assembly (NASS) in Abuja, highlighting the dire economic challenges faced by Nigerians.
Carrying placards and voicing concerns about rising living costs, the protesters were met with unexpectedly...
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...
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 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...
Vice-President Kashim Shettima has officially inaugurated a 37-member Tripartite Committee on National Minimum Wage, chaired by former Head of Civil Service, Bukar Aji. The ceremony, held at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, reaffirmed the government's commitment to improving the welfare of...
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