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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...

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...

September 2, 2023 No Responses

NLC Communique On Nationwide Strike

COMMUNIQUE AT THE END OF THE NATIONAL EXECUTIVE COUNCIL (NEC) MEETING OF THE NIGERIA LABOUR CONGRESS (NLC) HELD ON THURSDAY, THE 31ST DAY OF AUGUST, 2023 In an all-inclusive session, the National Executive Council (NEC) deeply analyzed the prevailing national....

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...

July 18, 2023 No Responses

Petrol Pump Price Climbs to 617, 700 Naira in Lagos, Abuja

June 6, 2023 No Responses

NLC, TUC Suspend Planned Strike

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC) have suspended the planned strike scheduled to commence on Wednesday, May 7, 2023 over the removal of petrol subsidy. The organised labour announced the suspension of the proposed nationwid...

May 31, 2023 No Responses

NLC To Tinubu: Don’t Remove Fuel Subsidy Without Consultations

By Moses Ebosele, ebosele@hotmail.com The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has cautioned President Bola Tinubu against removing fuel subsidy without adequate measures to cushion the effect on workers and Nigerians. In a statement on Tuesday, NLC Preside...

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...

February 26, 2023 No Responses

NLC Expresses Worry Over Attacks

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has expressed worry over incidences of violence in some polling units and areas where activities of thugs are pronounced in Saturday’s general election. Mr Joe Ajaero, the NLC President, said this in a statement on...

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...

July 26, 2022 No Responses

NLC To FG: Resolve ASUU Strike Or Face Total Strike

Chairman of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Cross River Council, Mr Ben Ukpepi on Tuesday disclosed that the union would embark on a total strike if the Federal Government failed to resolve the lingering issues with the Academic Staff Union...

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...