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NLC Members Gather in Abuja for Nationwide Protest Over Insecurity
Members of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) assembled at the NLC Secretariat in Abuja ahead of a nationwide protest against rising insecurity across the country. Among those present were the NLC President, Joe Ajaero, alongside civil society allies, including Omoyele Sowore and members of the Revolution Now Movement. Security personnel, comprising the police, Nigeria Security […]
NLC Decries Insecurity, School Abductions, Declares Nationwide Protest
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has slated a planned nationwide protest for December 17 over the worsening security situation across the country. In a notice issued to all state councils after its national aexecutive committee (NEC)-in-session meeting, the organization condemned the rampant activities of bandits and kidnappers across the country. The group singled out the […]
Kaduna Starts Paying N72,000 Minimum Wage Implementation, NLC Demands Full Implementation
This piece of news was disclosed by the Nigeria Labour Congress, Kaduna State Council, during a press briefing where the union confirmed that the process had officially commenced but insisted that full implementation for all workers must follow promptly. The state NLC Chairman, Ayuba Magaji Suleiman, in a chat with journalists, explained that while the […]
NLC Seeks ₦150,000 Minimum Wage For Lagos Workers
Lagos NLC Chairperson Funmi Sesi made the call in response to the upward wage review in Imo and Ebonyi states. She said that Lagos workers currently earn ₦85,000 as minimum wage and deserve an upward review in line with the state’s higher cost of accommodation, transportation, feeding, and utilities. “The time has come for an […]
Labour Leaders Lament Growing Job Losses
The leaders made the call while speaking at the National Union of Chemical, Footwear, Rubber, Leather and Non-Metallic Products Employees, NUCFRLANMPE 33rd Annual Industrial Relations Seminar, themed “Building Human Capacity for Enhancing Productivity and Personnel Welfare in the Midst of Economic Hardship.” Speaking at the event, President of NUCFRLANMPE, Bolarinwa Sunday, said that improving productivity […]
FG Pledges to Reverse NSITF Deductions Amid NLC Strike Threat
The NLC recently accused the government of diverting 40% of workers’ compensation contributions to the national treasury funds meant to provide financial support to employees affected by workplace injuries, illness, or death. The union demanded an immediate refund and full reconstitution of the National Pension Commission (PenCom) board, warning of possible nationwide strike action. NSITF […]
NLC Threatens Nationwide Strike Over Alleged Diversion of Workers’ Funds
In a communique released, NLC President Joe Ajaero accused the government of diverting 40% of NSITF contributions into the national treasury, in violation of the fund’s founding laws. He warned that further interference would trigger nationwide industrial action. The union also demanded the immediate constitution of a governing board for the National Pension Commission (PenCom), […]
NLC vows to shutdown FCT over council workers’ strike
NLC Chairman, Stephen Knabayi, stated in an interview with newsmen that the territory will be shut down after President Bola Tinubu concludes the ongoing projects’ inauguration on July 3. According to the union, the move is to draw the attention of the FCT administration, especially, the Minister, Nyesom Wike to the ongoing strike. Meanwhile, primary […]
Workers’ Day: FG Declares Thursday Public Holiday
The Federal Government has declared Thursday a public holiday to mark this year’s Workers’ Day, celebrated annually on May 1.
NLC shuts down mines ministry over worker’s unlawful sack
Members of the Nigeria Labour Congress, have enclosed the office building of the Federal Ministry of Mines and Steel Development in Abuja. The labour union shut down the ministry for failing to obey a court judgement ordering the reinstatement of a staff member, Victor Ekpaha, who was said to have been unlawfully sacked 20 years […]