LP denies BoT takeover; Abure elected at Nnewi convention. Ifoh: Ejiofor inactive for 20 years; LP unaware of BoT. LP urges NLC to halt interference; Abure elected chairman. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Labour Party (LP) leadership refutes claims of a takeover by the Board of Trustees (BoT) in a statement following Sylvester Ejiofor’s announcement … Read more
Ex-spokesman of Atiku-Okowa Campaign Council, Daniel Bwala, claims Peter Obi plans to join SDP with Nasir El-Rufai amidst Labour Party-NLC dispute. Allegation linked to NLC’s bid to control Labour Party after court ruling favoring NLC ownership. Bwala suggests Obi’s move amid NLC’s push to oust Labour Party leadership. EKO HOT BLOG reports that amid ongoing rancour … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigerian Labour Congress has clarified its stance on the proposed N500,000 minimum wage, stating that it has not officially adopted a position regarding the amount to be presented to the tripartite committee on the new minimum wage for workers. In an interview with Punch in Yola, Adamawa State, NLC President … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the House of Representatives, has on Wednesday declared its support the idea of paying Nigerian workers the minimum wage that are appropriate to the present worldwide economic conditions. The House assigned its relevant committees in Labour and Employment, Finance, and National Planning the responsibility to devise strategies for compensating Nigerian … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the leadership of Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, has declared a two-day nationwide mass protest for February 27 and 28 to press home It’s demand for better welfare package in the light of recent hike in prices of goods and servics. This news medium gathered that the NLC President Joe Ajaero, … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that A mysterious fire has completely destroyed the Lagos home of the President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Comrade Joe Ajaero. Reports indicate that the entire building was consumed by the flames, leaving nothing behind. The fire is believed to have started from the roof and was reportedly preceded by … Read more
Femi Fani-Kayode has strongly criticized the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) for its decision to embark on a nationwide strike. The NLC had declared the strike following the astronomical hike in fuel prices after the removal of the subsidy. According to Fani-Kayode, the NLC were being selective in their outrage. EKO HOT BLOG reports that prominent … 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
The NLC during the May 1st celebrations have demanded added incentives for civil servants in terms of age of retirement. According to their demand, they want the age of retirement that is stipulated at 65 years to be reviewed. The President of the NLC, Joe Ajaero, made the call during the 2023 Workers’ Day celebration … Read more
The Nigerian Labour Congress is yet to take a stand on the issue of fuel subsidy removal, which will be decided after the inauguration of the new administration on May 29th. The NLC is waiting to engage with the incoming government before deciding on a position. The vice president of the NLC denies accusations by … Read more
Gabriel Amari elected as new NLC Chairman in Kogi State at a Congress held in Lokoja. Amari takes over from the outgoing Onuh Edoka after his tenure elapsed the very day Amari was announced as Chairman. In his statement ahead of resuming office as Chairman, Amari promises to take the welfare of Kogi workers as … Read more
Aggrieved NLC members and residents have again blocked the Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway. EKOHOTBLOG reports that motorists were on Wednesday stranded as aggrieved residents and members of the Ogun State Chapter of the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) blocked the Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway to protest against the deplorable condition of the highway. The protest is coming after the expiration of 21 days ultimatum … Read more
Scores of aggrieved NLC members, on Wednesday, blocked the Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway. EKOHOTBLOG reports that motorists were on Wednesday stranded as aggrieved residents and members of the Ogun State Chapter of the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) blocked the Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway to protest against the deplorable condition of the highway. The protest by residents and the NLC members led to traffic gridlock … Read more