EKO HOT BLOG reports that the leadership of the organised labour have allegedly stormed out of the meeting of the Presidential Steering Committee on subsidy palliatives that was scheduled to take place at the presidential villa, Abuja. Recall that the Steering Committee meeting had met with the government delegation on Wednesday where the two parties … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the federal government appealed to the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, yesterday to shelve its planned strike scheduled to start next Wednesday, saying it was doing everything possible to address issues raised by the labour movement, on the removal of fuel subsidy. The appeal came against the backdrop of the Wednesday … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that representatives of the Federal Government and organised labour are meeting at the Presidential Villa in a bid to avert a nationwide strike. The meeting came after the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) issued a seven-day ultimatum to the government over the recent hike in the price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has announced a plan to embark on a nationwide strike from August 2, 2023. EDITOR’S PICKS Massive Tragedy Unfolds As Tanker Fire Kills 20 In Ondo Yoruba Nation Agitator Sunday Igboho Loses Mother Sanwo-Olu Allegedly Approves Mass Burial Of 103 EndSARS Victims This is … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigeria Labour Congress and the Trade Union Congress have thumbed down the N500bn palliative proposed by President Bola Tinubu, stating that it is grossly inadequate to assuage the hardships confronting workers sequel to the fuel subsidy removal. They are demanding a 300 per cent salary increase to enable … Read more
EkoHotBlog reports that the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) is set to engage President Bola Tinubu in the agitation for the extension of civil servants’ retirement age to 65 years. The National President, NLC, Joe Ajaero, told The PUNCH on Sunday that labour was not relenting on the agitation, which started under the administration of former … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) has suspended the strike which was planned to commence on Wednesday over the removal of the petrol subsidy. The congress announced the suspension of the proposed nationwide strike and mass protest after a meeting of its leadership and President Bola Tinubu on Monday. EDITOR’S PICKS … Read more
By Judith Ukoh It’s been one week since President Tinubu’s declaration on fuel subsidy removal triggered a hike in fuel price. Since that time, some Nigerians have bemoaned the cruel impact on the cost of living, while others have backed the move. The top labour unions in the country are threatening a nationwide strike as … Read more
President Tinubu triggered a hike in the pump price for fuel after declaring “subsidy is gone.” The declaration made filling stations start selling petrol at an average price of N500 per litre. The situation has forced a threat of a strike action from the leading labour group in the country. Eko Hot Blog reports that … 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
President Tinubu’s inaugural speech triggered a hike in the pump price for fuel. Although the subsidy was expected to run until June 30, filling stations, including the federal government-owned NNPC, started selling petrol at an average price of N500. The situation has forced a threat of a strike action from the leading labour group in … Read more
APC USA chairman assures Nigerians of palliatives planned by President Tinubu after fuel subsidy removal, urging patience. NLC opposes the removal and plans nationwide strike. APC USA chieftain supports removal, expects President Tinubu to mitigate impact in the coming months. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Chairman APC USA, Prof. Tai Balofin on Sunday in … Read more
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
The Coalition of Northern Groups (CNG) has expressed its opposition to the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) regarding the removal of fuel subsidy. On Wednesday, the federal government announced the removal of fuel subsidy, leading to a significant hike in the price of petroleum from N195 per litre to N540 per litre. The CNG claimed that … Read more
Labour faults NNPCL over release of new petrol pump price The organised Labour and the Federal government promise to reconvene in no distant time Eko Hot Blog reports that the meeting between the Nigerian Government representatives and the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC that was intended to address the announcement of new petroleum prices has ended … Read more
The NLC has criticized the NNPCL for releasing a new pump price for fuel. They described it as “an ambush” and accusing the government of putting pressure on the people. The NLC urges the government to withdraw the pricing template and allow for open discussions between all parties involved. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the … Read more
NLC says it will oppose the decision if no measures are put in place Warns the President that subsidy removal without measures is a costly gamble Eko Hot BlogReports that the Nigeria Labour Congress, (NLC) has urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to put palliative measures in place before removing fuel subsidy. Mr Joe Ajaero, the … 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
NLC plans to shutdown the aviation sector in Imo State in protest of the State governor, Hope Uzodinma. This is in response to the disruption of the May Day celebrations. In a letter to the Lagos Branch of the organization, the General Secretary of the movement, Emmanuel Ugboala has asked to prevent any movement of … 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