Labour

NLC Protesters Storm National  Assembly

NLC Protesters Storm National Assembly

NLC Protesters Storm National Assembly Members of the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, have stormed the National Assembly demanding the National Assembly to rescue Nigerian workers. The protesters who came in their numbers chanting “Akpabio come to our aid ” carrying various placards are pleading with the National Assembly to hear their plights. Though they are yet to be addressed by either the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio or the Speaker of the House Tajudeen Abbas.
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NANS Backs Out From NLC Planned Protest

NANS Backs Out From NLC Planned Protest

NANS Backs Out From NLC Planned Protest The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has urged the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) to shelve its planned industrial action and embrace dialogue with the federal government. A statement by NANS Senate president, Akinteye Afeez said the impact of the strike on academic activities would be particularly devastating for students, who are already grappling with various challenges within the educational system. He said disruptions to academic calendars, examinations, and other educational activities could derail the progress of students and exacerbate the already precarious situation in the education sector. The student body stressed the…
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No Going Back On Nationwide Protest – NLC Insists

No Going Back On Nationwide Protest – NLC Insists

No Going Back On Planned Nationwide Protest – NLC Insists The Nigeria Labour Congress(NLC) has insisted that it will go ahead with its plan to protest the “mounting hunger and insecurity” in the country on Tuesday and Wednesday. Its President, Joe Ajaero, who said this in a statement on Sunday, accused the Federal Government of allegedly trying to use an amorphous group, Nigeria Civil Society Forum (NCSF) to attack its members during the rallies. The Labour leader said there would be a total shutdown of the country through the withdrawal of services by workers if any of its members were…
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Drama As TUC Disagree With NLC On Nationwide Protest

Drama As TUC Disagree With NLC On Nationwide Protest

Drama As TUC Disagrees With NLC On Nationwide Protest Call The Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) has disagreed with the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) on the call for a nationwide protest without due consultation. The TUC urged the NLC to stop taking unilateral decisions on issues of interest to the two organisations. The TUC, in a letter addressed to the President of the NLC, Joe Ajaero said it was wrong for the NLC to declare a two-day national protest without consulting with her after jointly issuing a 14-day ultimatum on the same matter. The letter, which was obtained by…
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NLC Begins Indefinite Strike In Niger State Today

NLC Begins Indefinite Strike In Niger State Today

NLC Begins Indefinite Strike In Niger The Niger State Chapter of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has declared an indefinite strike action beginning today, following a deadlock in negotiations with the Niger State Government Committee. This, according to the union, is in response to the government’s failure to address their demands, as stated in a previous ultimatum letter. The information about the strike was contained in a statement by the Niger state NLC Chairman, Comrade Idrees Lafene and the state Chairman of TUC, Comrade Ibrahim Gana. The statement read that “effective from 8am on Wednesday, February 21, workers across Niger…
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Hardship: Labour Declares 2 Day Nationwide Protest

Hardship: Labour Declares 2 Day Nationwide Protest

Labour Declares Nationwide Protest Over Hardship The leadership of Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has declared a two-day nationwide mass protest for February 27 and 28. Joe Ajaero, NLC president, stated this at Labour House, Abuja, during an emergency session, which held on Friday. Ajaero said the decision to protest was taken after the expiration of the 14-day ultimatum earlier issued to the Federal Government over the nationwide hardship. GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that the ultimatum was issued to press the demands for reforms to address the current hardship being faced by Nigerians. The unions accused the Federal Government of failing to…
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14-Day Nationwide Strike Sacrosanct -NLC

14-Day Nationwide Strike Sacrosanct -NLC

Labour Insists On 14-Day Nationwide Strike Leaders of the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC and their Trade Union Congress of Nigeria, TUC, counterparts, yesterday told the federal government that the 14 day nationwide strike notice given last Thursday remained sacrosanct, threatening a nationwide industrial unrest at the expiration of ultimatum. At a meeting between the labour leaders and officials of the Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment, headed by the Minister of State for Labour, Nkeiruka Onyejeocha, the labour leaders, said only the government could stop the planned strike by addressing the 15-point agreement reached on October 2, 2023. One of…
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“FGN Should Consider N1Million As Monthly Minimum Wage” – NLC President

“FGN Should Consider N1Million As Monthly Minimum Wage” – NLC President

The National Labour Congress, NLC, president, Joe Ajaero, says the Federal Government should look at N1 million as monthly minimum wage if inflation and other economic indicators worsen. Ajaero disclosed this on Sunday in an interview with Arise Television. According to the NLC president, the new minimum wage must reflect the country’s economic conditions, adding that as long as the dollar keeps rising against the naira, the demands for a higher minimum wage will be inevitable. He reiterated that the initial N200,000 minimum wage proposal is no longer tenable, citing the soaring price of food items and inflationary pressure in…
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FG Breaks Silence Over TUC, NLC 14-Day Ultimatum

FG Breaks Silence Over TUC, NLC 14-Day Ultimatum

FG Breaks Silence Over TUC, NLC 14-Day Ultimatum The Federal Government on Friday assured organized labour that it is committed to maintaining open and constructive communication with them to foster positive labour relations and guarantee a supportive working environment for all workers. The government also said that it has shown good faith in the implementation of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) it reached with workers, adding that negotiations are often a gradual process. Briefing journalists in Abuja while reacting to the 14-day ultimatum issued by the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, and the Trade Union Congress, TUC of Nigeria, over the…
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We Will Know Who Is In Charge Of Rivers Soon – Wike

We Will Know Who Is In Charge Of Rivers Soon – Wike

We Will Know Who Is In Charge Soon” – Wike Blows Hot, Visits Rivers APC Chairman The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has said Rivers State People will know who is in charge of the state soon. European girls looking for menBeuatiful girls looking for a dategoogleUkrainian girls looking for menThis comes amidst the face-off between the state governor, Siminalayi Fubara and Wike. In a meeting that took place at the home of the south-south Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Victor Giadom, on Saturday, Wike said the visit was personal and non-political. However, the meeting…
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