Nigeria labour congress (NLC)
May Day: NLC Calls for Uniform 65-Year Retirement Age for All Civil Servants
Speaking during the 2025 May Day celebration held at Eagle Square in Abuja, NLC President, Joe Ajaero, said it was crucial to harmonize the retirement age and years of service for all public servants. According to him, civil servants should
… Continue ReadingMay Day: NLC Cancels Celebrations in Rivers, Edo Over Emergency Rule, Political Interference
In Rivers State, the NLC condemned the recent imposition of emergency rule, which involved the appointment of a sole administrator to replace the elected government.
Abuja, Nigeria – The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has announced the cancellation of centralized … Continue Reading
NLC Urges IMF, World Bank to Halt Loans to Unaccountable Governments
Washington, D.C. – The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has called on the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank to stop granting loans to governments that lack accountability to their citizens, warning that such financial assistance only exacerbates governance … Continue Reading
NLC Suspends Nationwide Protest Against Telecom Tariff Hike
Beyond telecom tariffs, Ajaero reiterated the NLC’s concerns over other economic challenges, including high electricity tariffs and excessive taxation on workers.
Abuja, Nigeria – The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has suspended its planned nationwide protest against the recent 50% increase … Continue Reading
Kogi Workers Rejoice: Governor Ododo Approves N72,500 Minimum Wage and One-Year Tax Relief
Kogi Governor Ushers in N72,500 Minimum Wage, Announces One-Year Tax Relief for Workers
Kogi State Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo has approved a new minimum wage of N72,500 for civil servants, effective immediately. This announcement came as the governor received the … Continue Reading
Petrol price has Finished The N70,000 minimum wage – NLC
NLC Calls for Meeting with FG to Address Workers’ Suffering
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has expressed its intention to meet with the federal government to find a solution to the recent hike in the pump price of … Continue Reading
NLC President Ajaero Reaffirms Commitment to Patriotism After Police Summons
Joe Ajaero also expressed his gratitude to NLC members nationwide for their solidarity during this period. He left the police headquarters around 11:15 a.m. after providing his statement.
Abuja, Nigeria — The President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC… Continue Reading
Ajaero Declines Police Invitation, Citing need for clarification
The President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Comrade Joe Ajaero, has declined an invitation from the Nigeria Police Force, citing prior commitments and the need for clarification on the charges against him.
Ajaero was summoned to appear … Continue Reading
Police Invite Joe Ajaero Over Alleged Terrorism Financing, Treasonable Felony
The letter directed Joe Ajaero to appear at the IRT Complex in Abuja on Tuesday, August 20, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. The letter cautioned that non-compliance with the invitation would result in the issuance of an arrest warrant.
Abuja, Nigeria … Continue Reading
NLC Urges FG To Engage with EndBadGovernance Protesters
The Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) has called on President Bola Tinubu’s administration to engage in dialogue with the conveners of the #EndBadGovernance protests rather than relying on security agencies to clamp down on the demonstrators.
In a statement … Continue Reading