Distillers, NLC, TUC Protest Sachet Alcohol Ban (Photos)
Distillers and Blenders Association of Nigeria in conjunction with Nigerian Labour Congress and Trade Union Congress stage protest against ban of sachet alcohol
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Three Days To Reform: Tax Sparks Labour, Business Divide
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NLC Warns of Nationwide Protests as Insecurity Deepens Across Nigeria
‘We will not allow kidnappers and bandits overrun Nigeria’: NLC threatens nationwide protests over insecurityThe Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has threatened to launch nationwide protests in response to the unrelenting insecurity across the country.Speaking at the opening session of its National Executive Council, NEC, meeting in Lagos, NLC President, Joe Ajaero, cautioned that the union … Read more
NLC, Other Threaten to Embark on Strike over Tinubu’s Emergency Rule in Rivers
Organized Labour comprising of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC) has expressed deep concern over the state of emergency declaration in Rivers State by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on March 18, 2025. In a joint statement signed by leaders of NLC and TUC in Rivers, the unions said the emergency rule … Read more
NLC suspends nationwide protest as New Arrangement Reached With FG on Telecom Tariff Hike
The Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) has put its nationwide protest on hold after reaching a new agreement with the Federal Government regarding the planned 50% increase in telecommunication tariffs. Last week, the labour union publicly announced plans for a protest against the increased tariffs, which they believe will have a negative impact on Nigerian citizens. … Read more
NLC rejects 50% increase, proposes new rates for Call, Data, SMS
The Nigeria Labour Congress has proposed a five per cent increase in telecom tariff hike rejecting the 50 per cent approved by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and insisted on embarking on February 4 protest. The NLC spokesman Benson Upah said on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily programme on Thursday “They keep on emasculating us through … Read more
Labour minister says not Government duty to provide jobs for Nigerians
Muhammadu Dingyadi, the Minister of Labour and Employment, has emphasized that his ministry is not responsible for creating jobs. He made the statement during the annual conference of the Federal Capital Territory chapter of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) in Abuja on Thursday. Dingyadi stated that while the ministry recognizes the challenges posed … Read more
Nigerian 10 Fastest Growing Sectors – 2024 Q3 Economy Report
Nigeria’s economy showed resilience in the third quarter of 2024, recording a GDP growth rate of 3.46% year-on-year, an improvement from 3.19% in Q2 2024 and significantly higher than the 2.54% recorded in Q3 2023. This growth was driven primarily by the Services sector, which expanded by 5.19%, contributing over 53.58% to the aggregate GDP. … Read more
Tension as Kwara Govt ties Workers November Salary to KWSRRA reg Number
The Kwara State Government has said public sector workers without a valid registration number will not be paid salary and bonuses from November (this month). Commissioner of Finance, Dr Hauwa Nuru, disclosed this on Monday in a statement. According to her, workers, who are yet to register with the Kwara State Residents Registration Agency (KWSRRA), … Read more
NLC issues New Ultimatum to State Governments to Implement Minimum Wage
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has issued a December 1 ultimatum for all state governments to implement the new national minimum wage, citing the worsening economic situation faced by Nigerian workers. This directive was announced in a communique signed by NLC President, Mr. Joe Ajaero, following the National Executive Council (NEC) meeting held in Port … Read more