On May 29, 2024, Nigeria’s new national anthem, “Nigeria, We Hail Thee,” became official despite significant public criticism. This move by the government, spearheaded by President Bola Tinubu, reignited a decades-old debate about national identity, symbolism, and the role of public discourse. A Return to the Past, or a Step Backwards? “Nigeria, We Hail Thee” … Read more
Exam Will Continue Despite Nationwide Strike, WAEC Assures. Principals and school heads were informed via a letter issued late Friday. The Nigerian examination timetable runs from April 30 to June 20, 2024. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Branch Controller (Ekiti) of the West African Examinations Council, Mrs. T.A.Y. Lawson, has assured that the nationwide strike … Read more
The CDWR has called on the NLC and TUC to mobilize for a 48-hour nationwide strike to demand a minimum wage of N200,000 and reverse recent anti-poor policies, criticizing labour leaders for their inaction. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Campaign for Democratic and Workers’ Rights (CDWR) has urged the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Federal Government has pleaded with Organised Labour to reconsider its decision to embark on an indefinite strike from Monday, June 3, 2024, in protest against the government’s refusal to raise the proposed minimum wage from N60,000. The interest of the masses should be the top priority of Organised Labour, … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) and the Non-Academic Staff Union of Nigerian Universities and Allied Institutions (NASU) are set to begin a nationwide strike today (Monday) to protest the withholding of their four months’ salary. Muhammed Ibrahim, the National President of SSANU, confirmed on Sunday that both unions … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Nigerian Association of Road Transport Owners (NARTO) has suspended its planned nationwide strike. This development came after Monday’s meeting with the Federal Government and stakeholders, following the suspension of operations by tanker drivers who halted the lifting of petroleum products due to harsh economic conditions. The Federal Government had … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Bread makers and caterers in Nigeria have disclosed their plans to proceed on a nationwide strike as from February 27, 2024. This was made known in a statement by the Association of Master Bakers and Caterers of Nigeria (AMBCON). The National President of AMBCON, Mansur Umar, made this known in … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has described as “absolutely fake” a purported circular addressed to the state councils of the NLC and the Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) affiliate unions reminding them of strike action to begin on December 18, 2023. A circular allegedly signed by the General Secretary of … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Nigeria Labour Congress and the Trade Union Congress will hold a joint extraordinary National Executive Council meeting by 7pm on today. The National Vice President of the TUC, Tommy Etim, disclosed this in an interview with The PUNCH in Abuja. Speaking via telephone, Etim told disclosed that the NSA … 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 the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) has revealed its demand from President Bola Tinubu-led government. It would be recalled that the the organised labour unions, on Tuesday, embarked on a nationwide strike over the assault on NLC president Joe Ajaero. The organised labour directed its … 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 … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the National Industrial Court of Nigeria (NICN) on Friday issued an order of interim injunction stopping members of organised labour, including the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC), the Trade Union Congress (TUC), and their affiliates from proceeding with the nationwide strike scheduled to commence on November 14. The president of the … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC) have ordered the shutdown of electricity and fuel supplies in Imo State. The decision was reached by the organised labour unions following the brutalisation of the National President of the NLC, Joe Ajaero, last week. EDITOR’S PICKS Imo LP Candidate … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the apex Igbo Socio-cultural organization, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, has called on the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC), to shelve their proposed nationwide strike scheduled for Wednesday. The labour unions had threatened to embark on strike following the attack on NLC President, Joe Ajaero, in Imo State. … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that some associations in the aviation and banking industries have confirmed their support towards the nationwide strike proposed by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC). According to them, as associations under either NLC or TUC, they are bound to obey the orders of organised labour, even … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Organised Private Sector of Nigeria (OPSN) has called on the Federal Government and labour unions to work hard to avert the looming disruption of socio-economic activities in the country. Expressing deep concern and anxiety, the group said economic indicators are not good and that the economy cannot afford a … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Nigeria Labour Congress and the Trade Union Congress have resolved to ground activities nationwide from October 3, 2023, following what the Labour Unions tagged as the “failure” of government to successfully implement policies to alleviate the sufferings of Nigerians following the removal of the subsidy on Premium Motor Spirit. … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the meeting between the Federal Government and the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) to avert an imminent nationwide strike action ended in a deadlock. The Minister of Labour and Employment, Simon Lalong, and the Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Nkeiruka Onyejeocha, met with the NLC President, Joe Ajaero, and … Read more