THE scheduled second interrogation of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) President, Joe Ajaero, by the police did not take place on Thursday as planned, with Ajaero and the NLC Secretary, Emmanuel Ugboaja, failing to appear at the Force Criminal Investigation Department (FCID) in Abuja. A Punch correspondent who was at the FCID confirmed the absence … Read more
THE Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has summoned the President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Joe Ajero, over alleged terrorism financing, treasonable felony, subversion, and cybercrime. The police summoned the NLC President via a letter dated Monday, August 19, 2024, and signed by Assistant Commissioner of Police Adamu Muazu on behalf of the Deputy Commissioner … Read more
THE Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has sent some demands to the federal government regarding the nationwide #EndBadGovernance protests. The NLC demands were contained in a communique signed by its president, Joe Ajaero and General Secretary, Emmanuel Ugboaja and issued after its National Executive Council (NEC) meeting held on Wednesday. The labour union demanded a reversal of harmful government policies and immediate … Read more
PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu has approved N70,000 as the new minimum wage for Nigerian workers with a promise to review the national minimum wage law every three years. According to reports the leadership of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) are at the Presidential Villa, Abuja for a scheduled meeting with … Read more
THE organised labour, made up of Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, and the Trade Union Congress, TUC, has called for an emergency meeting. This follows the decision of the Federal Executive Council, FEC, to step down the memo on the minimum wage on Tuesday. According to Daily Trust, the meeting would be held at 10 am … Read more
PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu-led government has been charged by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) to accede to its demands on the minimum wage based on practical realities in the country. Naija News understands that the NLC also condemned a statement by the President during a meeting with some governors and members of the National Assembly on … Read more
THE Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has reacted to the Democracy Day Speech by the President, Bola Tinubu, where he gave assurance of a new minimum wage for the workforce, saying he failed to give them the much-expected gift on June 12. Ag. President of NLC, Comrade Prince Adewale Adeyanju who reacted on behalf of the … Read more
NIGERIAN labour unions have vowed to reject a 62,000 naira ($40) minimum wage offer by the federal government, threatening to resume strike action if their demands are not met. The unions are demanding a minimum wage of at least 250,000 naira ($170) per month. The current minimum wage stands at 30,000 naira ($20) monthly. Chris … Read more
THE Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) have decided to suspend the nationwide strike that brought economic activities to a standstill. This decision was made at the conclusion of an emergency National Executive Council meeting held on Tuesday. The move to suspend the strike follows a commitment from the Federal Government … Read more
THE Organised Labour, comprising the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC), has suspended the strike embarked upon over a new minimum wage and hike in electricity tariff. The Labour suspended the strike which commenced on Monday, June 3, 2024, for about one week. TUC President Festus Osifo made this known after … Read more