The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has condemned Ebonyi State Governor Francis Nwifuru for threatening to dismiss workers striking over the non-implementation of the ₦70,000 national minimum wage. Governor Nwifuru, speaking at the Government House in Abakaliki on Monday, warned that striking employees who fail to resume work risk being sacked, with their salaries withheld. He … Read more
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has rejected the justifications offered by some state chapters for not joining the planned nationwide strike, emphasising that workers’ welfare must take precedence. Speaking to Punch, NLC National Treasurer Akeem Ambali confirmed that the union had instructed all affiliate unions to prepare their members for industrial action in states that … Read more
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) strike scheduled for December 1 is in danger of collapsing as multiple state chapters have declared they will not participate. The strike was meant to protest delays in adopting the N70,000 minimum wage approved by President Bola Tinubu in July. Several states, including Lagos and Rivers, have already surpassed the … Read more
The Federal Government and the Labour Union have signed a Memorandum of Understanding on the new minimum wage of ₦70,000. A statement from the Office of the Head of Civil Service of the Federation, signed by Eno Olotu, Head of Information and Public Relations, confirmed that the committee on civil service salaries has agreed to … 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 Nigeria Police Force has summoned Joe Ajaero, the National President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), for questioning over serious allegations, including terrorism financing, cybercrime, and related offences. EDITOR’S PICKS Focus on Hard Work, Not Just Prosperity – Osinbajo Tells Nigerian Churches Olympics Best Basketball Coach: Tinubu Hails As D’Tigress’ Wakama On Award WAEC … Read more
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has declared that it will not be intimidated by the federal government’s actions. NLC President Joe Ajaero condemned the recent invasion of the union’s headquarters, a threatening letter from the Registrar of Trade Unions, and the arrest of Opalua Eleojo, a National Union of Electricity Employees (NUEE) executive, as attempts … Read more
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has accepted the ₦70,000 new minimum wage proposed by the federal government to avoid a potential hike in petrol prices. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has fully accepted the ₦70,000 new minimum wage proposed by the federal government during a meeting with President Bola Tinubu on … Read more
Joe Ajaero Explains Why NLC Turned Down Government’s Minimum Wage Increase Ajaero stated that the government had not provided an explanation for how it arrived at the new minimum wage figure. The rejection came after the union and the government had not deeply discussed the basis of the new wage offer. EKO HOT BLOG reports that … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) has issued a stern warning about potential industrial action due to delays in establishing a committee to discuss the new minimum wage for public sector workers The Federal Government’s reluctance in naming its representatives to the committee has been a primary cause for … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that at least twenty affiliate unions of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) joined the nationwide strike called by the Organised Labour. The unions directed their workers to comply with the NLC and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) directive to embark on the indefinite strike, which began Monday midnight. EDITOR’S PICKS Banky … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the meeting between the Federal Government and the organized labour, Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) has been rescheduled. This news medium gathered that the meeting scheduled for yesterday has been postponed. The meeting was fixed to discuss the progress made in the 15-point Memorandum … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Femi Gbajabiamila, Chief of Staff to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has announced that the N35,000 provisional wage increment for the average low-grade worker would now cover all workers. This news medium understands that Gbajabiamila made the announcement at the ongoing meeting with the representatives of the federal government at the … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that In a bid to create a forum for dialogue towards resolving issues surrounding the petrol subsidy removal across the States, the National Economic Council (NEC) has constituted an Ad-hoc Committee to engage with the leadership of labour unions. The decision was reached at the 135th meeting of NEC chaired by … Read more
Ngige, the NLC and the CBN held a meeting on Monday in order to prevent a nationwide strike over Naira scarcity. The Minister summoned the meeting behind closed doors to negotiate with Labour Union. A nationwide strike was proposed by the apex labour union and scheduled to begin on Wednesday. EKO HOT BLOG reports that … Read more
Blackout As Labour Unions Shut Down TCN Stations Across Lagos EKO HOT BLOG reports that the National Union of Electricity Employees of Nigeria (NUEE) with the backing of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), has shut down major TCN stations across Lagos State. The development is coming on the heel of threats from the … Read more
‘Raise Salaries By 50 Percent’ – NLC Writes Buhari EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has recommended a 50 percent salary review “across the board given the realities on ground.” The labour union made the recommendation in a letter to President Muhammadu Buhari. The letter, dated August 8, … Read more
‘We will shut down Nigeria if Fuel price increase’, NLC warns the Federal government in New Year message EKO HOT BLOG reports that Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, on Friday, said that it will shut down the nation if there is any further increase in the pump price of fuel. it insists that workers and masses … Read more
The Nigerian Labour Congress and the Trade Union Congress have embarked on a five-day warning strike and protests in the state over the sack of over 7,000 government workers The Kaduna state government however insisted that it does not have the financial wherewithal to pay the relieved workers The Federal Government on Tuesday waded into … Read more
By Babatunde Kaka Nigerian labour leaders have appealed to the management of Michael Otedoa College of Primary Education, Noforija, Epe Division to step up their game in entrenching cordial inter-personal relationship amongst the members of staff which is capable of promoting peace, tranquillity and overall growth of the college. The labour leaders made plea at … Read more