Ebonyi State Governor, Francis Nwifuru, has issued a 72-hour ultimatum to striking workers in the state, warning of dismissal and salary withholding if they fail to resume work. The governor’s directive comes in response to a seven-day warning strike declared by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Ebonyi State chapter, over the alleged non-implementation of the … 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
Ibom Air has suspended all flights due to the ongoing NLC and TUC nationwide strike. The airline prioritizes the safety and well-being of passengers and staff. Ibom Air regrets the inconvenience and apologizes for the disruption in services. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Ibom Air has announced the suspension of its flights due to the ongoing strike … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) clarified that the nationwide strike was suspended and not called off, with the intention of allowing the federal government to fulfill its part of the agreement reached with labor officials. As a reminder, the NLC and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) suspended the planned strike, … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the National Union of Electricity Employees (NUEE), say its members will join the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) in the planned indefinite nationwide strike. The labour had threatened to go on an indefinite nationwide strike from October 3 over the removal of the petrol subsidy by … Read more
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
Eko Hot Blog reports that Simon Lalong, minister of labour and employment, says the federal government is working with organised labour to avert an indefinite strike. Lalong spoke to journalists at the State House, Abuja, on Wednesday, after meeting with Vice-President Kashim Shettima. The labour had threatened to embark on an indefinite strike over the … Read more
Again, ASUU Reveals Only Way To End Strike. ASUU maintained that its members have sacrificed so much with non-payment of allowance for over nine years… EDITOR’S PICK BREAKING: Terrorists Flog Abducted Train Victims, Threaten To Kidnap Buhari, El-Rufai [VIDEO] JUST IN: UN Sends Strong Warning To Buhari, Orders Immediately Release Of Nnamdi Kanu [Full Details] … Read more
Protesting militants have blocked Governor Ayade’s office. EKOHOTBLOG reports that scores of ‘repentant militants’ from parts of Cross River State, on Monday, blocked Governor Ben Ayade’s office. This online news platform gathered that the militants also stopped government officials, political appointees and key civil servants who were not on the NLC strike from accessing their … Read more
Students ask FG to grant ASUU demands also Nigerians have expressed their discontent with the decision of the Nigeria Labour Congress and the Trade Union Congress to call off the planned protest and industrial action scheduled for today, September 28th. The Labour union bodies had announced it plan to embark on strike over the federal … Read more
Four aviation unions have announced their intention to join the Nigeria Labour Congress in its strike on Monday. In a statement on Friday, the unions directed workers in the aviation sector to withdraw their services from Monday, September 28. This means that the airspace may not be open for operations on Monday. The four unions … Read more
As part of the last minute effort to salvage the situation or minimise the effects of the Impending strike by the Nigeria Labour Union (NLC), the 36 state governors will hold an emergency meeting today. NLC had on Monday vvowed to proceed with its planned strike and protest embark to press home its demandss to … Read more
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) says nothing will hinder its planned strike and protest with effect from September 28, to reverse the hike in electricity tariff and fuel price. Rising from its National Executive Council meeting in Abuja a few minutes ago, the NLC President, Ayuba Wabba, said the proposed action by the organised labour … Read more