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The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has strongly opposed the proposal by state governors to set their own minimum wages for workers, labeling the idea as autocratic and contrary to the principle of a national minimum wage. In a statement by NLC’s Head of Information and Public Affairs, Mr. Benson Upah, the union warned that such…
In a national broadcast commemorating Democracy Day, President Bola Tinubu claimed that a new national minimum wage had been agreed upon. However, Organized Labour has refuted this assertion, stating that no such agreement has been reached. Following the conclusion of negotiations by the Tripartite Committee on the National Minimum Wage on Friday, June 7, Organized…
In an ongoing battle over Nigeria’s minimum wage, the Federal Government has increased its offer to ₦62,000, a slight raise from the previous ₦60,000 proposal. However, this remains far below the ₦250,000 demanded by organized Labour, down from their initial ₦494,000 demand. The contentious negotiations have been a point of significant debate and public interest,…
In a strategic move aimed at fostering dialogue, members of organized labour, including the Trade Union Congress (TUC) and the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), have decided to suspend their ongoing strike for a period of five days. This decision was confirmed by a representative of the NLC during a briefing with our correspondent in Abuja….
In Abuja, sources with direct knowledge of the ongoing negotiations reported that Organized Labour, consisting of the Trade Union Congress (TUC) and the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), convened on Monday to finalize their stance ahead of a crucial meeting with the tripartite committee on the national minimum wage scheduled for Tuesday. During the meeting, union…
Labour unions across Nigeria have expressed outrage following the federal government’s proposal of a new minimum wage set at N48,000 for workers nationwide. The contentious proposal was presented during a tripartite committee meeting resumed on Wednesday, May 15, but was swiftly rejected by labour leaders in attendance. Sources reveal that representatives from the Nigeria Labour…
In a significant development today, the Federal Government has convened a crucial meeting with organized labor representatives to deliberate on proposals for a new minimum wage. This gathering, set to take place at the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), signals a pivotal moment in the ongoing discussions surrounding wage…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has stated that it did not monitor the national convention of the Labour Party (LP), which took place on Wednesday at the Grand Seasons Hotel in Nnewi, Anambra State. Julius Abure was re-elected as the chairman of the party during the convention, which saw significant developments within the party’s…
In a significant escalation of tensions, the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) have issued a 14-day nationwide strike notice to the Federal Government. The move comes as a response to the perceived failure of the government to fulfill the 16-point agreement reached with organized labor on October 2,…
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) is gearing up for negotiations with the government over the imminent review of the national minimum wage, which is set to expire in April 2024. This comes following President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s pledge in his New Year address to implement a “national living wage” this year. This is an excerpts…