Representatives of the Federal Government are expected to meet with NLC today. The meeting will be over the proposed removal of fuel subsidy. The NLC President called for a review of Tinubu’s pronouncement, emphasizing that leadership should reduce people’s suffering. EKO HOT BLOG reports that representatives of the Federal Government are expected to meet with the … Read more
The Abia State chapter of the NLC will end its two-week industrial action This is coming after meeting with the incoming governor, Alex Otti. Otti has reassured the union that he will prioritise salary payments and clear arrears as soon as possible. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the two-week old industrial action embarked upon by … Read more
The Nigeria Labour Congress has disavowed Lamidi Apapa, the factional Chairman of the Labour Party. The NLC accuseD Apapa of being a disruptive outsider working on behalf of political actors who seek to undermine the party’s existence. They also strongly oppose any effort to have Apapa imposed as the Chairman of the Labour Party. Eko … Read more
Abia state is on the verge of another indefinite strike by the NLC. According to the labour union, the fresh strike will commence on Monday, May 8, 2023. The NLC revealed that labour leaders reached a unanimous decision to start the new strike action after their meeting last week. EKO HOT BLOG reports that after … Read more
The NLC was initially denied permission to use Eagle Square in Abuja for May Day celebration, but the Federal Government has since granted them permission. This was after the Minister of Labour and Employment, Chris Ngige, intervened and spoke with the Minister of Federal Capital Territory, Muhammad Bello, who attributed the initial denial to overzealous … 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
Julius Abure, the embattled national chairman of the Labour Party, has resumed at the party’s national secretariat amidst tight security. He is expected to meet with the President of the Nigeria Labour Congress and his team. Abure is currently facing court charges and suspension over alleged anti-party activities and forgery. EKO HOT BLOG reports that … Read more
The NLC has directed Nigerians to report any commercial bank not dispensing cash. Affiliate unions and state councils of NLC were directed to monitor the cash situation and how banks were dispensing naira notes to workers. The nationwide strike will be a sit-at-home and picketing of the headquarters of the CBN and all its offices … Read more
ASUU NEC is set to hold another crucial meeting to decide on the next line of action. Amid a one-month warning strike declared by the lecturers, ASUU and the FG have failed to reach an agreement after several meetings. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the National Executive Council, NEC, of the Academic Staff Union of … Read more
TUC Plans directing workers to stop going to work over lingering fuel scarcity The TUC intends to pass the directive across in the coming days are workers in statutory corporations and government-owned institutions. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Trade Union Congress (TUC) may soon direct its members to go on strike if the challenge … Read more
NLC has suspended nationwide protest over fuel subsidy. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has suspended its nationwide protest for Thursday and February 2. The NLC said it took the decision at its National Executive Council meeting on Tuesday morning. Read Also: BREAKING: Lagos Govt Suspends NURTW Operations Indefinitely Congress said the … 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
Nigeria Labour Congresse has described proposed Salary Slash by Minister of Finance, Zainab Ahmed as “Mass Suicide” For Nigerian Workers . He further described it as most uncharitable, most insensitive, most dehumanizing and most barbaric.” Nigeria Labour Congress has expressed shock at the Minister of Finance, Zainab Ahmed’s comment on wages slash to reduce the … Read more
NLC, Niger The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC) in Niger State have made a-three-point demand to enable them suspend the ongoing seven-day strike. NLC Chairman Mr. Yakubu Garba made this known in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Minna. “We held a meeting with the government team … Read more
Nations The organised labour says there is need for African Nations to make conscious effort to build the domestic industrial capacities of their nations. The Deputy President of Nigeria Labour Congress, Mr Joe Ajaero, made the call at a seminar on Thursday in Lagos to commemorate Africa Industrialisation Day, marked annually on Nov. 20. Read … Read more
The Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, on Thursday, says it is rejecting the increase in the pump price of Premium Motor Spirit commonly called ‘petrol’ from N121 to N143.80 announced by the Petroleum Products Price Regulatory Agency, PPPRA. While demanding an immediate reversal of the price, Labour argued that the new price in this COVID-19 pandemic was … Read more
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has called for the immediate release of the publisher of the Cross River Watch, Mr Agba Jalingo. Jalingo has reportedly been incarcerated at the Calabar Correctional Facility since August 22, 2019 by the agents of the Cross River State Government. This allegation the state governor, Ben Ayade, had, however, denied. … Read more
Organised labour in Niger state will from February 4, 2020 embark on an indefinite strike over non implementation of the new national minimum wage and other entitlements. Ekohotblog understands that the directive was given a in statement jointly signed by Mr Yakubu Garba, chairman Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), his Trade Union Congress (TUC) counterparts Yunusa … Read more