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Oct

02

2023

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NLC, TUC Agree To Suspend Planned Strike

FGN, Labour

NLC, TUC agree to suspend planned strike The leadership of the Nigeria Labour Union (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) has agreed to consider the offers by the Federal Government with a view to suspending the planned strike. The NLC and TUC agreed to suspend the planned industrial action to allow further consultations on the implementation of the resolutions reached with the government. This was contained in a statement issued by the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, following a meeting between the federal government and the leaders of the NLC and the TUC at the Presidential…

Sep

28

2023

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Labour Party Backs NLC, TUC Proposed Strike

Politics, Labour

Labour Party backs NLC, TUC Proposed Strike The leadership of the Labour Party on Wednesday threw its weight behind the planned industrial action of the Nigeria Labour Congress and Trade Union Congress, saying the presidency has been insensitive to the plight of Nigerian workers. The development is coming in the wake of organised Labour’s resolve to ground activities nationwide from October 3 following the failure of the government to successfully implement policies to alleviate the sufferings of the masses after the removal of fuel subsidy. After the 21-day ultimatum given by the NLC lapsed last week, the NLC National President,…

Sep

27

2023

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Independence Day Anniversary Speech: Tinubu To Announce Palliative Package For Nigerian Workers.

FGN, Labour, People & Events

TINUBU TO ANNOUNCE PALLIATIVE PACKAGE FOR WORKERS ON INDEPENDENCE DAY Baring last minute changes, President Bola Tinubu will announce a palliative package to enable Nigerian workers cope with the fuel subsidy removal during his Independence Day speech on October 1. This, according to Olajide Oshundun, spokesperson of the Ministry of Labour, is part of efforts toward preventing the planned nationwide strike by the organized labour. AttNews reports that labour unions in the country had declared an indefinite strike with effect from Tuesday, October 3, to protest the alleged failure of President Tinubu’s government to provide post-subsidy palliatives for workers. But…

Sep

22

2023

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Fuel Subsidy: NLC Declares Indefinite Nationwide Strike

FGN, Labour

Fuel Subsidy: NLC Declares Indefinite Strike Nationwide, Says FG Failed To Meet Demands AttNews reports that following the Federal government’s refusal to accede to the demands of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), the NLC has no option than to go on a Nationwide indefinite strike. The strike was officially announced on Friday by Benson Upah, the NLC’s Director of Information and Public Affairs. The union, which had started a two-day strike, stated that the Federal Government’s failure to accept the unions’ demands during the 14-day deadline that had passed today was the reason for the decision. Upah stated in a…

Sep

22

2023

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Fuel Subsidy: Strike Looms As NLC’s Ultimatum Expires Today

Economy, FGN, Labour

Fuel Subsidy: Strike Looms As NLC’s Ultimatum Expires Today The ultimatum of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) to the Federal Government to address the effect of the removal of fuel subsidy on Nigerians expires today. The leadership of the union are expected to meet next week to decide when to begin an indefinite nationwide strike. However, there are reports that the Vice President, Kashim Shettima has meeting some government personnel on how to avert the strike. According to Vanguard, the Minister of Finance, Wale Edun, and the Minister of Labour and Employment, Simon Lalong, alongside the Vice President, are putting…

Sep

04

2023

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State House Press Release: President Tinubu To Oracle Global VP: With Cutting Edge Technology, We Will Digitalize The Public Service And Surgically Apply Public Money For Growth.

Presidency, Labour

STATE HOUSE PRESS RELEASE PRESIDENT TINUBU TO ORACLE GLOBAL VP: WITH CUTTING EDGE TECHNOLOGY, WE WILL DIGITILIZE THE PUBLIC SERVICE AND SURGICALLY APPLY PUBLIC MONEY FOR GROWTH President Bola Tinubu, on Monday, expressed his support for new partnerships with global technology companies to ensure that data from public institutions are accurate and transparent in providing templates on which proper public sector planning and accounting can occur across sectors. Speaking at a meeting in the State House with the Global Vice President of Oracle, Mr. Andres Garcia Arroyo, the President welcomed the company's commitment to Nigeria's civil service reform process and…

Sep

04

2023

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Press Conference By The Honorable Ministers Of Labour And Employment On The Intended Warning Strike By The NLC On Tuesday 5th And 6th Of September, 2023, Honourable Minister’s Conference Room, Federal Ministry Of Labour And Employment, 4th September 2023.

FGN, Labour

PRESS CONFERENCE BY THE HONOURABLE MINISTERS OF LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT ON THE INTENDED WARNING STRIKE BY THE NLC ON TUESDAY 5TH AND 6TH OF SEPTEMBER, 2023, HONURABLE MINISTER’S CONFERENCE ROOM, FEDERAL MINISTRY OF LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT, 4TH SEPTEMBER 2023. Protocols Distinguished gentlemen of the press, ladies and gentlemen, it has become expedient for me to call for this Press Conference to address the impending 2-day warning strike by members of the Nigeria labour Congress (NLC) and its affiliates. Allow me to first express my sympathy and that of the Government of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR to Nigerians and in…

Aug

31

2023

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NLC Declares Support For Governor Otti Over Civil Service Reform, Makes Case For Hitch-Free Verification Exercise

Abia State, Labour

NLC DECLARES SUPPORT FOR GOVERNOR OTTI OVER CIVIL SERVICE REFORM, MAKES CASE FOR A HITCH-FREE VERIFICATION EXERCISE. The Nigerian Labour Congress, Abia state chapter has declared its Support for the Governor Alex Otti led-government over the ongoing workers verification exercise and other ongoing reforms being carried out by the government with a view to establishing a strong and productive civil service that would benefit all citizens. In a release jointly signed by the state Chairman and the state secretary and made available to the press in Umuahia, NLC commended the Governor for demonstrating commitment to reposition the Civil Service and…

Aug

14

2023

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Another Fuel Hike? NLC Threatens Fresh Total Strike

Labour

FUEL HIKE: NLC Threatens Fresh Strike AttNews reports that the Organised Labour has vowed to proceed with a total, comprehensive and indefinite nationwide shutdown of the country, should there be another increase in Petrol Pump price from the existing 617 naira, which it describes as “illegal”. DIFFERENT AND UNIQUE……HELP HAS COME!DO YOU KNOW THAT OUR RADIONICS COMPUTER DOES THE FOLLOWING?: Diagnose all Imbalances In Your Body System like The Respiratory, Cardiovascular, Digestive, Skeletal, Reproductive, Nervous, Excretory and Urinary? Discover Blood diseases like Leucaemia and Other Malignant Diseases At Their Incipience? Check and Test For The Functional States Of The Liver,…

Aug

02

2023

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Labour Unions To Suspend Further Protest After Fruitful Meeting With President Tinubu

Labour

STATE HOUSE PRESS STATEMENT LABOUR UNIONS TO SUSPEND FURTHER PROTEST AFTER FRUITFUL MEETING WITH PRESIDENT TINUBU The leadership of Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) led by its President, Comrade Joe Ajaero, and that of Trade Union Congress, Comrade Festus Usifo, held a meeting with President Bola Tinubu Wednesday evening at the State House, Abuja. Consequent upon the fruitful and frank discussion with President Tinubu and their confidence in his ability to encourage open and honest consideration of all the issues put forward by the Labour Movement, the Labour Leaders resolved to stop further protest. They opted for further constructive engagement with…