Eko Hot Blog reports that in response to the relentless inflationary pressures and rising living costs in Nigeria, Joe Ajaero, the President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), has indicated that organized labour might advocate for a new minimum wage of up to N1 million for Nigerian workers. EDITOR’S PICK: Kano Hisbah Arrests 52 Keke … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Federal Government of Nigeria has announced that a new minimum wage will be implemented starting April 1, 2024. This information was revealed by the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Idris Mohammed, during an interview with Punch in Abuja. The current minimum wage of N30,000 is set to expire … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Joe Ajaero has pointed out that although Bola Tinubu is a dialogue-oriented person, alarming signs are coming from the judiciary. This online media platform gathered that Ajaero, while speaking in an interview with Vanguard, said President Bola Tinubu’s administration, despite his leadership … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the National Executive Council of the Nigeria Labour Congress and the Trade Union Congress on Wednesday night suspended the ongoing strike. This was disclosed by the National Deputy Vice-President of the TUC, Tommy Etim on Tuesday evening. Editor’s Pick BREAKING: NLC, TUC Set To Suspend Strike, Hold Extraordinary NEC Meeting … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Federal Government has invited Organised Labour for a meeting to address and find a lasting solution to the ongoing nationwide strike. The organised labour consists of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC). According to Vanguard, the meeting, which was summoned by the National Security … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that as the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) pushes through with its industrial action, the Minister of Labour, Employment, and Productivity, Simon Lalong, has convened a meeting with labour leaders to avert a possible shutdown of the nation’s economy. It would be recalled that the NLC and Trade Union Congress of Nigeria … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Federal Government has cautioned the Nigeria Labour Congress (NUC) and the Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) against embarking on a national strike starting Monday midnight, November 13, 2023. According to the government, a subsisting court order had restrained the Organised Labour and their affiliates from embarking on a nationwide … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Presidency has condemned the decision of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC) to begin a nationwide strike beginning from midnight of Monday, November 13, 2023. In a statement on Monday night, Presidential Spokesman, Bayo Onanuga described the decision of Organised Labour as an “ego tripping … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodinma, has said the assault on the President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Comrade Joe Ajaero, is regrettable. It would be recalled that Ajaero was last week brutalised by men alleged to be loyal to Uzodinma in connivance with the Imo State Police command. However, … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that electricity workers under the auspices of the National Union of Electricity Employees (NUEE) has asked their members to withdraw their services nationwide. The union said the action was to protest the alleged arrest and brutalization of the President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Joe Ajaero, by the police Wednesday … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the National President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Joe Ajaero, has been referred for an ophthalmic investigation and brain scan. This comes after Ajaero sustained injuries from an attack by suspected hired thugs and the police during a rally protest in Owerri, the Imo State capital. recalls that NLC, … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Comrade Joe Ajaero has been hospitalized in Imo State after he was brutally beaten according to a top official of the Labour Union. The NLC head of Information and Publicity, Comrade Benson Upah said Ajaero’s right eye was completely shut at the … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Imo State Police Command operatives have arrested the President of Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Joe Ajaero. Ajaero was whisked away by the Police at the ongoing protest in Imo state. EDITOR’S PICKS ‘Supreme Court Has Failed Nigerians’ – PDP Reacts As To Tinubu’s Victory ‘Supreme Court Verdict Is … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that following the recent indefinite strike suspension regarding the removal of petrol subsidy and other palliative disagreements, the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) President, Comrade Joe Ajaero, clarifies Labour’s position and demands in a revealing interview with Vanguard Newspaper. 90% of Demands Met, Claims NLC President Ajaero defended the strike suspension, stating … Read more
President Tinubu’s inaugural speech triggered a hike in the pump price for fuel. Although the subsidy was expected to run until June 30, filling stations, including the federal government-owned NNPC, started selling petrol at an average price of N500. The situation has forced a threat of a strike action from the leading labour group in … Read more
Director Onanuga accuses NLC President Ajaero of playing politics, urges workers to ignore proposed strike over fuel subsidy removal. Onanuga claims Ajaero aims to destabilize Tinubu’s administration. He argues fuel subsidy is unsustainable due to financial constraints, calls for support. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Director of Media and Publicity for the dissolved … Read more
Festus Keyamo, Minister of State for Labour and Employment, has accused the NLC of attempting to hijack the judiciary. He says the NLC’s plan to create a “hall of shame” for judges that compromise election tribunals is an attempt to intimidate and threaten the judiciary. According to Keyamo, the only constitutional watchdog over the judiciary … Read more
The President of the NLC and other members of the union have visited the Labour Party National Headquarters. They demanded that the Apapa-led faction vacate office or risk being arrested, and emphasized that no one can take over as new leadership without the Congress’s approval. The NLC President stated that the purpose of the visit … Read more
The NLC has directed workers to organize demonstrations at the CBN premises nationwide. The directive comes following the continued scarcity of Naira in the country. The President of the NLC, Joe Ajaero, issued the instruction on Wednesday in Abuja. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigeria Labour Congress leadership has instructed workers to stage protests … Read more