The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has accused petrol marketers of artificially inflating petrol prices, claiming that pump rates are significantly above the product’s fair market value, leading to increased hardship for Nigerians. In a recent statement following its National Executive Council (NEC) meeting, the NLC criticized government policies that it says are pushing more citizens … Read more
The Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, has slammed the International Monetary Fund, IMF, for its denial of being responsible for advising the Nigerian government to remove subsidies on petrol. EKO HOT BLOG recalls that President Bola Tinubu’s removal of subsidies in May 2023 has resulted in the rise of Premium Motor Spirit from N175 per litre … Read more
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has called on the National Assembly to expedite action on clarifying the scope of the new national minimum wage. NLC President Joe Ajaero made this appeal on Monday during a book launch in Abuja. It should be recalled that on July 24, Senate President Godswill Akpabio, during a plenary session, … Read more
Mr. Joe Ajaero, President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), revealed the agreement reached between organized labour and President Bola Tinubu before accepting the N70,000 minimum wage during the national wage discussions held at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. During an interview on Arise Television’s Morning Show, Ajaero explained that while negotiating for a new … Read more
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) on Wednesday rejected the new increase in petrol pump prices, saying it will further deepen poverty in the country. The NLC President, Joe Ajaero in a statement said it will further deepen poverty as production capacities dip, and more jobs are lost with multidimensional negative effects. “In light of this, … Read more
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has announced its intention to engage the federal government in discussions on strategies to help workers cope with the recent surge in petrol prices, which the union claims has diminished the anticipated benefits of the new ₦70,000 national minimum wage. NLC President Joe Ajaero made this announcement during the opening … Read more
The arrest and release of Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) President Joe Ajaero by the Department of State Services (DSS) on September 9 have triggered reactions from the public. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Ajaero was detained at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, just as he was about to embark on an official trip to the … Read more
The Presidency has affirmed that there were no human rights violations involved in the recent arrest of Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) President, Joe Ajaero, by the Department of State Services (DSS). EKO HOT BLOG reports that this statement was made in response to allegations of human rights abuses leveled against President Bola Tinubu’s administration by … Read more
The Department of State Services (DSS) has returned the passport of Joe Ajaero, President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), following his recent detention. Ajaero’s passport and phones were initially confiscated during his arrest at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja on Monday. He was en route to the United Kingdom to attend a Trade … Read more
The Trade Union Congress (TUC) of the United Kingdom has strongly condemned the Nigerian government over the arrest and ongoing harassment of Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) President, Joe Ajaero. Ajaero was detained on Monday at Abuja’s Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport while he was on his way to attend and speak at a TUC conference in … Read more
The President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Joe Ajaero, and the Secretary General of the union, Emmanuel Ugboaja, are set to be questioned by the Nigeria Police Force on September 30, 2024. This development follows petitions written against the NLC. EDITOR’S PICKS School Proprietress Allegedly Killed, Burnt By Son In Delta Man Detained for … Read more
The Department of State Services (DSS) has granted bail to Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) President, Joe Ajaero, leading to his release from custody. Ajaero was arrested by DSS operatives on Monday morning at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport while en route to the United Kingdom to attend a conference organized by the Trade Union Congress … Read more
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has demanded the immediate and unconditional release of its President, Mr Joe Ajaero. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Ajaero was allegedly arrested by the Department of State Services (DSS), on Monday at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Airport on his way to the UK for a TUC meeting. Mr Benson Upah, NLC … Read more
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has initiated a closed-door meeting in response to the arrest and detention of its President, Joe Ajaero, by Nigerian authorities while he was en route to the UK for a global workers’ conference. Benson Upah, NLC’s Head of Public Relations, confirmed the situation in an interview, stating that Ajaero was … Read more
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has confirmed the arrest of its national president, Joe Ajaero, by operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) in Abuja on Monday. The arrest took place at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport as Ajaero was preparing to travel to the United Kingdom for an official engagement with the Trade Union … Read more
The President of Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, Joe Ajaero has been arrested by the Operatives of the Department of the State Service, DSS. The NLC president was picked up on Monday morning at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja. According to Vanguard, Ajaero was about to board a flight to the United Kingdom, UK, for … Read more
As frustrations rise over the recent spike in petrol prices, the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has demanded that the federal government reverse the hike and return prices to ₦617 per litre. The NLC President, Comrade Joe Ajaero, stated that the government’s decision contradicts an earlier agreement reached during negotiations. EDITOR’S PICKS Police Arrest Man For … Read more
New details have emerged regarding the recent re-invitation of Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) President Joe Ajaero and Secretary General Emmanuel Ugboaja by the Nigeria Police Force. This follows an earlier invitation related to serious allegations. EKO HOT BLOG recalls Ajaero was summoned by the police over accusations including “criminal conspiracy, terrorism financing, treasonable felony, subversion, … Read more
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has condemned the federal government for betrayal following the Nigerian National Petroleum Company’s (NNPC) increase in petrol prices. In a statement on Tuesday, NLC President Joe Ajaero criticized the government’s move to raise the pump price to ₦855 per litre, emphasizing that it contradicts their agreement to keep fuel prices … Read more
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has voiced strong disapproval of the police’s second invitation to its president, Joe Ajaero, and General Secretary Comrade Emmanuel Ugboaja. EDITOR’S PICKS Police Arrest Man For Allegedly Killing Neighbour’s 4-Year-Old Daughter Misinformation Grinds Down Trust Between Govt, People -Minister UEFA To Honour Ronaldo For Record-Breaking Champions League Career EKO HOT … Read more