AGS NEWS – Air Peace has denied involvement in the arrest of Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) President Joe Ajaero. Ajaero was detained by the Department of State Services at Abuja’s Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport while en route to the UK. … Continue reading Air Peace denies involvement in NLC president, Ajaero’s arrest
AGS NEWS – The Labour Party leadership cautioned the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) against attempting to take over its political platform, stating that it lacked the authority to remove Julius Abure and the National Working Committee (NWC). This warning came … Continue reading Labour party tells NLC: You lack authority to sack Abure
AGS NEWS – In defiance of warnings issued by the Department of State Services (DSS), the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) remains resolute in its decision to stage nationwide protests aimed at addressing the prevailing economic hardships gripping the nation. Commencing … Continue reading NLC stands firm on planned protest, criticizes DSS
In a statement issued on Tuesday, the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) voiced its deep concerns regarding the prolonged shortage of cash in the country, just five days before Christmas. The National President, Joe Ajaero, emphasized the severe implications this situation … Continue reading NLC issues warning of mass protest over cash crunch
The leadership of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) has called for an extraordinary meeting of their National Executive Council to address critical issues. This announcement was made by Tommy Etim, the National Vice-President of … Continue reading NLC and TUC convene ‘Extraordinary’ NEC meeting amid strike tensions
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has strongly criticized the assault on the President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Mr. Joe Ajaero, in Owerri, Imo State, which occurred on Wednesday. In response to the reported attack, the NHRC emphasized … Continue reading NHRC denounces attack on NLC president as democracy breach
Operatives of the Nigeria Police Force took into custody Joe Ajaero, the National President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), in Owerri, the capital of Imo State. Benson Upah, the Head of Information at NLC, confirmed the arrest, stating that … Continue reading NLC president Joe Ajaero arrested in Owerri
Adamu Garba has expressed concerns that the demands presented by labor unions to the Federal Government could potentially result in private sector companies having to lay off employees. Garba emphasized that the extensive demands made by the Nigerian Labour Congress … Continue reading Garba warns NLC: Demands from FG could result in worker layoffs
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) have jointly announced their decision to stage a nationwide strike beginning October 3, 2023. The move comes in response to what the labor unions perceive as the government’s failure … Continue reading BREAKING: NLC and TUC announce nationwide strike starting Oct 3rd
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has expressed its frustration with the Federal Government’s perceived lack of effort to address their demands in the wake of economic challenges following the removal of fuel subsidies. Following a meeting on Monday that ended … Continue reading NLC frustrated by FG’s lack of effort on CNG buses and cash transfers
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) leadership in Ondo State vigorously enforced the nationwide two-day warning strike, which was declared by the NLC’s national body. Despite warnings from the Head of Service, Kayode Ogundele, regarding potential repercussions for civil servants who … Continue reading NLC imposes warning strike in Ondo amid accusations against head of service
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has issued a declaration of a two-day warning strike set to begin on Tuesday, September 5, 2023. The announcement was made by NLC President, Joe Ajaero, during a press conference held at the Labour House … Continue reading NLC announces two day warning strike over fuel subsidy
Organized Labor has issued a stern warning that it will initiate a complete, all-encompassing, and indefinite nationwide shutdown of Nigeria if the petrol pump price, currently at 617 naira, is increased once again, which they deem to be “illegal.” Joe … Continue reading NLC warns of fresh strike amid fuel price increase
Just a day after reaching an agreement with President Bola Tinubu to call off their protests, the relationship between the organized labor and the Federal Government in Nigeria has soured once again. The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has announced its … Continue reading #SubsidyProtests: FG-Labour talks leads no where, NLC begins strike from August 14
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has officially halted its planned strike after the intervention of President Bola Tinubu and the Senate. The decision was reached during a National Executive Council meeting of the Congress. The announcement was made by the … Continue reading NLC suspends strike after Tinubu’s intervention
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has begun mass mobilization ahead of a planned nationwide strike scheduled to commence on Wednesday. The strike is in protest against the removal of fuel subsidies, which has resulted in significant hardships for ordinary citizens. … Continue reading NLC firm on wednesday strike, organizes worker mobilization
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has issued a seven-day ultimatum to the Federal Government, demanding the reversal of perceived anti-poor policies, including the recent hike in petrol pump prices. Failure to meet these demands will result in an indefinite nationwide … Continue reading NLC gives nationwide strike notice over anti-poor policies
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) is preparing to engage President Bola Tinubu regarding the demand for an extension of the retirement age for civil servants to 65 years. NLC’s National President, Joe Ajaero, emphasized their unwavering commitment to this cause, … Continue reading NLC set to meet Tinubu on retirement age extension to 65 years
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has called for the postponement of the planned increase in electricity tariffs, set for July 1, in order to protect the collective well-being and safety of Nigerians. NLC President, Mr. Joe Ajaero, emphasized that the … Continue reading NLC calls on FG to postpone electricity tariff hike
The Workers’ Alliance for Inclusive Socio-economic Reforms (WAISER) has urged the Nigerian federal government to establish a new monthly minimum wage of N200,000. In a statement, Amodu Isiaka, the national coordinator of the group, emphasized that this adjustment would help … Continue reading Workers’ group urges Nigerian government to establish N200k as minimum wage
The negotiations for the minimum wage between organized labor, the Nigerian Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA), and the Federal Government are set to resume in the last quarter of this year. Emmanuel Ugboaja, the General Secretary of the Nigeria Labour Congress … Continue reading Minimum wage negotiations scheduled for last quarter of 2023 – NLC
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has decided to suspend its scheduled strike in response to the increase in fuel prices resulting from the removal of subsidies. Following a meeting between the Nigerian government delegation and NLC leadership at the Presidential … Continue reading NLC calls off nationwide strike over fuel subsidy
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has decided to initiate a nationwide strike starting next Wednesday. The strike is a response to the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited’s failure to reverse the recently increased pump price for Premium Motor Spirit (petrol). … Continue reading NLC set to commence nationwide strike on wednesday in response to subsidy
The President of the NLC, Mr. Joe Ajaero, expressed his concerns in a statement released on Tuesday, urging President Bola Tinubu to consider implementing palliative measures before removing fuel subsidy. Tinubu had announced the removal of fuel subsidy during his … Continue reading NLC urges Tinubu to implement palliative measures before fuel subsidy removal
Joe Ajaero, President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), has emphasized his commitment to fighting for the rights of Nigerian workers, even if it means stepping on toes and facing opposition. During a visit to the Senior Staff Union in … Continue reading President of NLC vows to fight for workers’ rights, faces opposition
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