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Organised Labour Strike: No one was arrested or threatened – President Tinubu
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reiterated his commitment to democratic principles, assuring Nigerians that no one was arrested or threatened during the recent nationwide strike called by Organised Labour. In a speech marking Democracy Day, President Tinubu emphasized the importance of cooperation and compromise in resolving conflicts. He stated that his government chose to engage […]
Minimum wage: Don’t shut down national grid, Nigerians urge NLC
As the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) continues to negotiate with the Federal Government over a proposed minimum wage, Nigerians have taken to social media to express their concerns about the potential impact of a strike action on the national grid. The NLC has rejected the government’s offers of ₦62,000 or ₦100,000 as the new minimum […]
Labour may resume strike Tuesday after rejecting N62,000, insists on N250,000
The Organised Labour has said it will not accept any N62,000 or N100,000 “starvation wage” as the minimum wage for Nigerian workers. It insisted on N250,000, being its latest demand at the last meeting of the Tripartite Committee on Minimum Wage on Friday, as the living wage for an average Nigerian worker. This was made […]
Organised Labour suspends strike
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC) have suspended the nationwide strike, paving the way for uninterrupted meetings with the tripartite committee on the new national minimum wage. The decision was confirmed by TUC Chairman, Festus Osifo, on Tuesday. The suspension comes after labour leaders met with the Secretary to the Government […]
NLC to Continue Strike Despite Agreement with Federal Government
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has announced that the ongoing nationwide strike will persist despite an agreement reached with the Federal Government during Monday’s meeting. In a post on X on Tuesday, the NLC stated that the industrial action, which has significantly disrupted the nation’s economy, will continue until the union’s organs review all resolutions […]
Nigeria Police Urges Organized Labour to Halt Planned Strike
The Nigeria Police Force has called on organized labour to halt the planned strike and return to negotiations with the Federal Government. In a statement issued by Force Public Relations Officer Olumuyiwa Adejobi on Monday, the police emphasized the importance of maintaining peace and order, warning that the strike could lead to increased tension and […]
Minimum wage: FG pleads for time as indefinite strike begins Monday
… Industrial Action Not a Solution, Labour Must Show Understanding – Minister … Fuel Scarcity and Blackouts Loom as NUPENG and PENGASSAN Vow to Join Strike The Federal Government has urged Organized Labour to reconsider its plan for an indefinite strike starting Monday, June 3, 2024, in protest of the government’s refusal to increase the […]
BREAKING: Labour Declares Indefinite Strike Over Minimum Wage
The organised labour comprising the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) on Friday announced the commencement of a nationwide indefinite strike starting from Monday, June 3rd, 2024. The action comes as a direct response to the deadlocked negotiations with the government over the proposed minimum wage and the recent controversial increase […]
NLC President Calls for Better Pay , Benefits for Journalists
Joe Ajaero, President of the Nigerian Labour Congress, has called for improved wages, insurance coverage, and pensions for journalists throughout Nigeria. During a visit to the President of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Dr. Chris Isiguzo, in Abuja, Ajaero highlighted the crucial role journalists played in Nigeria’s fight for independence and in sustaining its […]
NLC, TUC give Tinubu May 31 deadline to conclude on new minimum wage, reverse electricity tariff or face massive protest
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) have given President Bola Tinubu-led administration until May 31, 2024, to conclude on a new minimum wage for civil servants. On Monday, after a joint National Executive Council (NEC) meeting in Abuja, both labour unions issued the ultimatum in a resolution jointly […]