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November 14, 2023 No Responses

Nationwide strike: Presidency Faults NLC, TUC

The nationwide strike declared by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) an abuse of privilege, the presidency has said. The Presidency in a statement issued by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and...

November 4, 2023 No Responses

Maersk To Sack 10,000 Workers

Danish container shipping giant, A.P. Moller-Maersk has revealed further downturn in both profit and revenue, resulting in a decision to cut 10,000 jobs as a response to the ongoing challenges of declining freight rates and lackluster demand within the contain...

October 3, 2023 No Responses

NLC, TUC Suspend Strike

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC), on Monday suspended the planned indefinite nationwide strike, which was scheduled to commence on Tuesday, October 3, 2023. This followed the meeting between the leaders of organized labour a...

July 31, 2023 No Responses

After Darkness Comes The Glorious Dawn: Being Text Of President Tinubu’s Address To Nigerians

My fellow citizens, I want to talk to you about our economy. It is important that you understand the reasons for the policy measures I have taken to combat the serious economic challenges this nation has long faced. 2. I...

May 2, 2023 No Responses

NLC Demands 65 Years Retirement Age

Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has called for a review of civil servants’ retirement age and years of service in the entire public service to 65. NLC President, Jeo Ajaero, made the call during the 2023 Workers’ Day celebrations on Monday...

April 23, 2023 No Responses

NLC To FG: Guarantee Safety Of Nigerians In Sudan

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has urged the Federal Government to guarantee the safety of lives of Nigerians in the ongoing war in Sudan. In a statement titled, “Nigerians in Sudan Should Not Die’’, NLC President, Mr Joe Ajaero, on...

April 19, 2023 No Responses

Labour Party Secures 14 Out Of 24 Seats In Enugu State House of Assembly

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Tuesday released the list of the 24 members-elect of the Enugu State House of Assembly. The Labour Party (LP) has 14 seats on the list, while the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has the...

February 9, 2023 No Responses

Buhari Congratulates Ajaero, New NLC President

President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated Joe Ajaero on his emergence as the new president of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC). The president, in a congratulatory message by his media aide, Malam Garba Shehu on Wednesday also hailed the National Exec...

November 24, 2022 No Responses

Ex-SGF, Babachir Lawal’s Group Endorses Peter Obi For 2023

A group coordinated by former Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Mr Babachir Lawal, has endorsed presidential candidate of Labour Party (LP), Mr Peter Obi, as its preferred candidate for 2023 poll. In a statement released in...

August 17, 2022 No Responses

Blackout In Lagos As Electricity Workers Begin Strike

There was blackout across Lagos State on Wednesday following the nationwide strike by electricity workers under the aegis of the National Union of Electricity Employees (NUEE). Ikeja Electric Plc and Eko Electricity Distribution Company (EKEDC) confirme...

July 26, 2022 No Responses

NLC Protest: LASG Urges Motorists To Remain Calm, Receives Letter From Protesters

The Lagos State Government has urged motorists to remain calm despite the protest rally of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) in Ikeja and its environs. The Commissioner for Transportation, Dr Frederic Oladeinde made this known in a statement issued in...

July 23, 2022 No Responses

2023: 15 Parties Jostle For Lagos Governorship Seat

Fifteen out of 18 political parties in Nigeria are jostling for the governorship seat of Lagos State, the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports. NAN reports that this is contained in details of candidates and political parties contesting the number...

May 1, 2022 No Responses

Workers Day: TUC Urges FG ,ASUU To Resolve Difference

Trade Union Congress (TUC), Kaduna State Council has called on the Federal Government, as a matter of urgency, to resume negotiations with the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) over its prolonged strike. Comrade Abdullahi Danfulani, state...

May 1, 2022 No Responses

NLC Urges C/River Govt To Implement Promotion, Minimum Wage

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) in Cross River State on Sunday called on Gov. Ben Ayade to implement workers’ promotion from 2016 till date. Chairman of NLC in the state, Mr Ben Ukpepi, made the call in Calabar during...