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PENGASSAN to End Strike After Dangote, Labour Accept ‘5-Point Resolution’

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There are strong indications Wednesday morning that the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) may suspend its ongoing strike after the Federal Government brokered peace with the management of Dangote Petroleum Refinery. Following extended negotiations at conciliation meetings held in Abuja on September 29 and 30, 2025, both parties agreed to … Read more

TUC Threatens Nationwide Strike: Gives FG Ultimatum to Withraw 5% Fuel Tax

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The Trade Union Congress (TUC) has rejected the proposed 5 percent tax on petroleum products, giving the Federal Government a 14-day ultimatum to withdraw the plan. The labour centre warned that failure to comply could trigger a nationwide strike. Following reports of the planned fuel tax, the Federal Government explained that the measure was designed … Read more

NLC, Other Threaten to Embark on Strike over Tinubu’s Emergency Rule in Rivers

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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, TUC finally Reach Agreement with Federal Government, give deadlines [Full Text]

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Organised labour and the Federal Government finally came to an agreement on Monday evening after an hours-long meeting, leading to a 30-day suspension of the nationwide indefinite strike action scheduled for the next month. Read the full memorandum of understanding below: MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING REACHED BETWEEN THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT OF NIGERIA AND THE NIGERIA LABOUR … Read more

Indefinite strike: FG, Labour Meeting Inconclusive [Full Report]

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The meeting called by the Federal Government to resolve the grievances for which the organised labour had issued a threat of an indefinite strike, set to commence on October 3rd, 2023, ended on an inconclusive note, as the two labour centres are to consult with their National Executive Council over the new proposal thrown on … Read more

Tension as NLC, TUC Boycott Emergency Meeting with Tinubu’s Government

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The organized labour comprising the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress, (TUC) has boycotted an emergency meeting with the Federal Government scheduled for 3 pm at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The Federal Government led by the Minister of Labour and Employment, Simon Lalong, had on Friday evening called an emergency meeting with … Read more

Tinubu Moves to Avert NLC Strike, Picks Date to Announce Palliative Package for Nigerian Workers

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In an attempt to avoid a total shutdown of economic activities, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will announce a palliative package for Nigerian workers during his Independence Day speech on October 1. Olajide Oshundun, who is the spokesperson of the Ministry of Labour had disclosed this amid the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Congress (TUC) … Read more

NLC, TUC Declare Indefinite Strike

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The duo established union of Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) have both agreed to commence official nationwide strike action from Tuesday, October 3, 2023. This is coming after a joint press briefing held by both leadership of the union in Abuja, the nation’s capital on Tuesday (today). The unions also … Read more

NLC Declares Two-Day Warning Strike Over, Gives Reasons

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The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has announced a two-day warning strike, set to commence on Tuesday, September 5, in response to the Federal Government’s failure to address the challenges arising from the removal of fuel subsidy. This decision is coming after a series of protests on August 2, 2023, where organized labor demonstrated against what … Read more