JUST-IN: NLC Mobilizes For Nationwide Action Over PENGASSAN, Dangote Saga

In a dramatic escalation of the dispute between Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association (PENGASSAN) and the Dangote Group, the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has directed all its affiliates and members nationwide to immediately mobilise for what it described as a “full-scale, decisive engagement” against the conglomerate’s alleged anti-worker practices. The directive, contained in…

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BREAKING: ‘N70,000 No Longer Sustainable’ – Labour, Workers Demand Minimum Wage Review

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and federal government workers have demanded an urgent review of the national minimum wage, insisting that the current ₦70,000 is no longer sustainable. They made the demand, following the bold steps taken by several states across the country, to increase the minimum wage of their workers above the N70,000 benchmark,…

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NLC Seeks N150,000 Minimum Wage For Lagos Workers 

The Nigeria Labour Congress, Lagos State Chapter, is demanding N150,000 minimum wage for Lagos State workers following the increase in minimum wage by Imo and Ebonyi Governments. The Chairperson of NLC, Lagos State Chapter, Mrs Funmi Sesi, made the call on Thursday, while reacting to the minimum wage increase by Imo and Ebonyi governments. Sesi…

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BREAKING: NLC Sets For Nationwide Strike, Issues 7-Day Notice To FG

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has handed the Federal Government a seven-day ultimatum to refund allegedly diverted workers’ funds from the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) and immediately constitute the Governing Board of the National Pension Commission (PENCOM). In a communiquĂ© issued after its Central Working Committee (CWC) meeting in Abuja on Wednesday, August…

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New FG’s Industrial Policy Plans To Make Going On Strikes Criminal – NLC Alleges

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has expressed concerns over the newly adopted National Industrial Relations Policy by the Federal Government. In a statement made available to newsmen on Saturday in Abuja, NLC President, Joe Ajaero, alleged that the new policy would make embarking on strikes a criminal issue and silence trade unions. “NLC considers the…

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FLASH: NLC Threatens Mass Action Over Rising Poverty, Insecurity

The Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, has threatened a nationwide mass action over the deepening cost-of-living crisis, escalating insecurity, and coordinated attacks on workers’ rights. It warned that Nigerian workers will no longer sit idly by while the nation’s economy and democracy crumble. Rising from its Central Working Committee (CWC) meeting held over the weekend at…

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Workers Deserve Commensurate Reward For Hard Work – Govt Says 

The Federal Government yesterday assured workers that their dedication, hard work and patriotism will be rewarded. Minister of Labour and Employment, Muhammad Dingyadi, said the government was working “earnestly to reward the tenacity, sense of purpose, and patriotism of workers in the line of duty.” Nigerian workers are today joining their counterparts in the world…

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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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