Nigeria Labour Congress

NLC Nullifies LP Convention, Calls For Transition Committee Amid Turmoil

Apr 9, 2024. by Praise Ben

NLC Nullifies LP Convention, Calls For Transition Committee Amid Turmoil. Stakeholders suggest transition committee to manage party affairs during leadership vacuum. Calls for forensic audit and plans for inclusive national convention to address corruption allegations and restore stability. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigeria Labour Congress on Monday,declared null and void the national convention that … Read more

Tinubu, Ministers Not Responsible 240% Electricity Tarrif Hike – NLC

Apr 6, 2024. by Praise Ben

NLC clarifies Tinubu and Ministers not responsible for 240% electricity tariff hike. World Bank and IMF identified as driving forces behind increase. Upah condemns hike, predicts negative consequences for businesses and economy. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has clarified that neither President Bola Tinubu nor Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, are … Read more

FULL LIST: Nigeria Ranked Among Countries With Lowest Minimum Wage

Mar 31, 2024. by Ekohot Editor

Nigeria’s current minimum wage of N30,000 ($77) was signed into law in 2019 In the light of recent hike in food prices, their has been calls for minimum wage review by labour unions. Globally, Nigeria currently ranks among list of countries with lowest wage structure. Eko Hot Blog reports that the minimum wage debate … Read more

Six Lawmakers Dump LP For PDP In Enugu Amid Party Crisis

Mar 29, 2024. by Praise Ben

Six Lawmakers Dump LP For PDP In Enugu Amid Party Crisis Leadership dispute arises as Labour Party Board of Trustees claims control. Controversy erupts within the party over the alleged takeover and leadership transition. EKO HOT BLOG reports that six members of the Enugu State House of Assembly, who were elected under the Labour Party banner, … Read more

Our Party Doesn’t Belong To You – Labour Party Slams NLC, Petitions SGF, Others

Mar 23, 2024. by Praise Ben

Labour Party petitions key government institutions over NLC aggression. LP calls for disciplinary action against NLC President and others for alleged vandalism. Tensions rise as NLC stages picket at LP secretariat, leading to property destruction and salary loss. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Labour Party (LP) leadership has lodged a petition with key government institutions, … Read more

Abure No Longer Labour Party’s Chairman – NLC Declares

Mar 23, 2024. by Praise Ben

Labour Party Members Disciplinary Committee

NLC Political Commission declares Julius Abure no longer National Chairman of Labour Party. Abure’s claims of theft during party secretariat takeover denounced as “sarcastic and pathetic.” Legal action planned against Abure for defamation and financial impropriety. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) Political Commission on Friday, declared Julius Abure as no longer … Read more

NLC Reacts As Court Affirms Baruwa As NURTW President

Mar 12, 2024. by Praise Ben

EKO HOT BLOG reports that in a statement released on Monday, Joe Ajaero, the President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), expressed commendation for the court’s decision to confirm Tajudeen Baruwa as the legitimate President of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW). His reaction came shortly after it was reported that the National Industrial … Read more

Nigeria Labour Congress Mulls N1 Million Minimum Wage Amidst Inflation Woes

Feb 12, 2024. by Ekohot Editor

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

Nigeria Labour Congress Elects New Chairman

Jan 11, 2024. by Ekohot Editor

Eko Hot Blog reports that the Osun state chapter of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has elected a new chairman. The 7th Triennial Delegates Congress in Osogbo on Wednesday, Christopher Arapasopo emerged the winner of the Osun NLC Chairmanship election. The Nigeria Civil Service Union Chairman for Osun State, received 270 votes, to defeat Olumide … Read more

FG Announces New Minimum Wage Implementation From April 2024

Dec 1, 2023. by Praise Ben

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

Why We Are Demanding N200,000 Minimum Wage – NLC President

Oct 8, 2023. by Praise Ben

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

BREAKING: Fuel Subsidy Nothing But An Organised Crime – Peter Obi

Oct 2, 2023. by Praise Ben

EKO HOT BLOG reports that the presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 election, Peter Obi, has described fuel subsidy as an organised crime. Obi, on Monday, said this while speaking on Arise TV ‘The Morning Show’ on what approach he would have taken differently in resolving the looming strike by the Nigeria … Read more

NLC Mobilises Chapters For Indefinite Strike, FG Seeks To Prevent It

Sep 24, 2023. by Ekohot Editor

Eko Hot Blog reports that the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has commenced mobilisation across the country ahead of a possible declaration of a nationwide strike. State chapters of the union took the decision following the expiration of a 21-day ultimatum given to the Federal Government to provide palliatives to cushion the effect of the recent … Read more

NLC, TUC Instruct Workers to Strike

Sep 4, 2023. by Ekohot Editor

Eko Hot Blog reports that following the declaration of a two-day warning strike by the Nigeria Labour Congress, some state chapters of the organised labour union have expressed their readiness to join the industrial action. The leadership of the state chapters of the labour unions, in separate interviews, said they have ordered their members to … Read more

Coup: ‘Don’t Provoke Nigerians To Mutiny’ – Falana Warns FG

Sep 1, 2023. by Praise Ben

EKO HOT BLOG reports that Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana (SAN) has warned the federal government and the political class to be careful not to provoke Nigerians to mutiny. This online media platform gathered that Falana, on Thursday in Abuja during the National Symposium organized by the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, with the theme: “Nigeria … Read more

‘Politicians, Public Officers Should Be Placed On Minimum Wage’ – Group Tells Tinubu

Jun 25, 2023. by Praise Ben

NGO YRC demands placing politicians, including President Tinubu, on minimum wage to address inequality. They also seek a minimum wage increase to N200,000 per month and an unemployment allowance. The group criticizes the proposed 114% pay rise for political office holders and calls for immediate minimum wage negotiations. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a non-governmental … Read more

Subsidy Removal: Why Our Strike Strategy Became A Perished Plan– NLC

Jun 7, 2023.Jun 7, 2023. by Praise Ben

The NLC has suspended its nationwide strike planned for Tuesday in protest of fuel subsidy removal. This decision was made because the government has shown willingness to engage in dialogue and provide reasonable measures to alleviate the impact of its policies. NLC expressed the need for the government to adhere to the country’s laws and … Read more

Subsidy Removal: Electricity Workers Set To Plunge Nigeria Into Darkness With Nationwide Strike

Jun 4, 2023.Jun 4, 2023. by Praise Ben

Electricity workers under NUEE are mobilizing to join the NLC protest strike against fuel subsidy removal. The strike will potentially cause a nationwide blackout. The NLC has directed the withdrawal of services action to begin on June 7, 2023, in response to increased hardship and inflation. EKO HOT BLOG reports that electricity workers under the … Read more

Nationwide Labour Strike Looms As NLC Mobilizes ASUU, Other Unions Against Fuel Price Hike

Jun 3, 2023. by Praise Ben

The Nigeria Labour Congress has written to its affiliate unions, mobilizing for a scheduled industrial action in response to the fuel price increment. ASUU and other unions are set to join the nationwide strike, protesting against the fraudulent increase. President Tinubu’s decision to end fuel subsidy has sparked fuel queues and resistance from the NLC … Read more

Fuel Subsidy: NLC Ignites Flames Of Action with Emergency NEC Meeting

Jun 2, 2023.Jun 2, 2023. by Ekohot Editor

Fuel Subsidy: NLC Begins Emergency NEC Meeting

Eko Hot Blog reports that the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has commenced an emergency National Executive Council meeting following the increment in the fuel price. According to The Punch, the meeting has in attendance executive members of the affiliate unions of the congress. EDITOR’S PICKS Akpabio Woos Labour Party, NNPP As Senate Presidential Candidate Campaign … Read more