May Day: Workers In Pain, Impoverished, Dehumanised, NLC Laments 

Today, Nigerian workers join their counterparts worldwide to mark May Day, also known as Workers’ Day. However, rather than celebrating, workers in Nigeria find little cause for joy. Like many other citizens, the worsening socio-economic situation has further deteriorated their living conditions, leaving many impoverished. Summing up the plight of Nigerian workers, the Nigeria Labour…

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New Minimum Wage: Labour Leaders Betrayed Workers, Collected Money From Govt – Obasanjo

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has criticised the new minimum wage of N70,000 which was approved for workers by President Bola Tinubu last year. Obasanjo has claimed it is not enough to cover their basic needs, including transportation, food, and housing. The former President also said labour leaders have betrayed workers by prioritising personal interests over…

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FG Bows To Pressure, Set To Crash Telecom Tariff Hike

The Federal Government has agreed to lower the recent increase in telecommunications tariffs, reducing the hike from 50 percent to 35 percent after facing pressure from organized labour and the public. The decision was reached after a meeting between government officials and representatives of the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC). The meeting, which took place at…

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