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NLC Directs Workers to Boycott Telecom Services Over Tariff Hike
Abuja, Nigeria – The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has instructed Nigerian workers and the general public to boycott mobile telecom services starting Thursday, February 13, 2025, in protest against the recent 50% tariff hike implemented by telecom operators.
In a … Continue Reading
BREAKING: President Tinubu Approves New Minimum Wage
President Bola Tinubu has announced a significant increase in the national minimum wage, raising it to N70,000.
This decision was made during a meeting with leaders of the Trade Union Congress (TUC) and the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) in Abuja … Continue Reading
Organised Labour Demands Police Exit from Rivers State Local Councils
The Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) have condemned the occupation of 23 local government secretariats in Rivers State by the Nigerian police.
They have called on Inspector-General of Police Kayode Egbetokun to immediately … Continue Reading
Labour Leaders Meet With SGF Amid Nationwide Strike
Labour leaders have arrived at the office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) for a closed-door meeting with government representatives, a source confirmed to our correspondent.
The meeting comes as the nationwide strike, … Continue Reading
Breaking: Nationwide Strike Looms As Labour Declared Industrial Action Over New Minimum Wage
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) have announced a nationwide strike starting on Monday, June 3rd, 2024, due to the tripartite committee’s failure to reach an agreement on a new minimum wage.
The … Continue Reading
Labour Unions Give FG May 31 Deadline for New Minimum Wage
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC) have issued a May 31 deadline to the Federal Government to implement a new minimum wage of ₦615,000 for Nigerian workers
Speaking at the Workers’ Day … Continue Reading
Organized Labour Union Push for N615,000 Minimum Wage Amid Economic Realities
Organized Labour Union in Nigeria, represented by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC), has tabled a fresh demand for a minimum wage increase to N615,000 monthly.
This move comes in response … Continue Reading
NLC President, Ajaero Warns of Possible N1 Million Minimum Wage Demand Amid Economic Woes
Joe Ajaero, President of the National Labour Congress (NLC), highlights inflation and currency devaluation as key factors driving potential increase in minimum wage demands.
In an interview on Arise TV, NLC President Joe Ajaero expressed concerns over the possibility … Continue Reading
Tinubu’s Grain Allocations Awaited Amid Food Crisis
President Bola Tinubu has pledged 102,000 metric tons of grains to alleviate the soaring food prices in Nigeria.
The 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, eagerly anticipate the delivery of these essential supplies.
The pledge was made last … Continue Reading
NLC Affirms Continuation of N35,000 Wage Award Until New Minimum Wage Determined
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) President, Mr Joe Ajaero, has declared that the N35,000 wage award agreement with the Federal Government will persist until a new minimum wage is established.
In an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria … Continue Reading