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On Monday morning, the Department of State Services (DSS) arrested Joe Ajaero, President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja. Ajaero was en route to the United Kingdom to attend a Trade Union Congress (TUC) conference when he was detained. The NLC confirmed the arrest on its official X…
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…
NLC President Calls for N615k Living Wage Amidst FG’s Pay Rise Controversy Joe Ajaero, President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), has criticized the Federal Government’s recent approval of a 35% pay increase for civil servants, describing it as “mischievous.” Ajaero insists that a living wage of N615,000 is more appropriate for workers. During an…
In a significant turn of events, the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has nullified the outcome of the Labour Party’s national convention, raising questions about the legitimacy of the leadership reinstated during the event. Following a deliberative meeting of the NLC Political Commission Stakeholders in Abuja, a communiqué was issued, denouncing both the convention and the…
Comrade Joe Ajaero, the President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), was apprehended by law enforcement authorities during a protest in Imo State. The incident transpired amid disturbances caused by troublemakers who targeted demonstrators, resulting in damage to vehicles and injuries to NLC members. At present, the location of the NLC President remains undisclosed as heavily armed security personnel have detained him.
Comrade Joe Ajaero details negotiations and addresses criticisms as Nigeria approaches a critical minimum wage discussion next year. In the wake of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) suspending an impending indefinite strike over the removal of petrol subsidies and disputes regarding palliatives, the President of the NLC, Comrade Joe Ajaero, steps forward to shed light…
Organized labour meets with the Federal Government team to discuss concessions and offers made to workers, potentially averting a nationwide strike. Negotiations between organized labour and the Federal Government have resumed at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, Nigeria. The meeting, which is taking place in the Chief of Staff Conference Room, aims to provide the…
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) have jointly announced a nationwide strike set to commence on October 3, 2023. This decision comes as a response to what the labour unions perceive as the government’s failure to effectively implement policies to mitigate the hardships faced by Nigerians following the removal of…
In a bid to avert a potential nationwide industrial strike, the Nigerian federal government has reversed its decision to initiate contempt proceedings against the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC). The government, through the Federal Ministry of Justice, had threatened to take the labour leaders to the National Industrial Court of Nigeria…
In a significant turn of events, the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has officially suspended its planned strike following successful interventions by President Bola Tinubu and the Senate. The decision was reached after a crucial National Executive Council meeting of the Congress, where high-stakes discussions took place. Hakeem Ambali, the nationalTtreasurer of the NLC, conveyed the…