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…
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Labor Denies President Tinubu’s Claim of New Minimum Wage Agreement
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…
FG Proposes ₦62,000 Minimum Wage as Labor Demands ₦250,000
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…
Organized Labour Suspends Strike for Five Days Amid Minimum Wage Negotiations
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…
Organized Labour Resolute on Minimum Wage Demand as Talks Resume
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…
FG’s N48,000 Minimum Wage Proposal Sparks Labour Union Outrage
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…
FG meets Labour Unions to Consider Proposals for New Minimum Wage
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…
INEC: We Did Not Monitor LP National Convention, Confirms Media Aide
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…
NLC, TUC Serve 14-Day Strike Notice to FG
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…
Exclusive: NLC Gears Up for National Minimum Wage Negotiations
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…
National Strike Planned Over Attack on Labour Leader, Joe Ajaero
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) have planned a nationwide strike in response to their President, Joe Ajaero, being beaten and kidnapped. The strike is…
NLC Accuses FG of Inadequate Commitment to Key Issues
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has expressed its dissatisfaction with the Federal Government’s handling of key issues outlined in the seven-point memorandum of understanding (MoU) reached with organized labour. The NLC accuses…
NLC Issues Ultimatum to FG Over Anti-Poor Policies
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has taken a strong stance against what it perceives as anti-poor policies implemented by the Federal Government. In response, the NLC has given the government a seven-day…