The Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) on Thursday rejected a fresh bid by State governors to borrow from the N17 trillion pension funds. Eko Hot Blog on Sunday reported that the governors of the 36 states of the federation hinted on their plan to borrow N17 trillion from the pension fund for acceleration of infrastructural Development. … Read more
 The labour union in Niger State have announced the suspension of the strike its embarked on over 30 per cent slash of salaries of civil servants in the state. Ekohotblog reports that the development is contained in a statement by Mr Yakubu Garba, Chairman, Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Mr Tanimu Yunusa, Chairman, Trade … Read more
The Federal Government has resumed the meeting with the organised labour to continue talks on the recent increase in the pump price of petrol and electricity tariff. Speaking at the resumed negotiation on Monday in Abuja, the Minister of Labour and Employment, Chris Ngige, stated that much of the consultations have been made since the … Read more
EKOHOTBLOG, 3RD DECEMBER, 2020 Niger State Government insisted that it cannot raise over N2 billion to pay salaries owed workers before the end of December, 2020. It appears the industrial action embarked upon by the Niger state Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC and Trade Union Congress, TUC, may linger longer than necessary as the State Government … Read more
The Federal Government, on Thursday, resumed its meeting with members of the organised labour movement. This is after the labour leaders staged a walkout on Sunday following the failure to resolve the impasse between the government and the unions over the recent hike in the price of petrol and electricity tariff. In his remarks at … Read more
After the walk out on Federal Government by Organised labour in a meeting to resolve the issues of Petroleum price increase and electricity tariff, Labour has said they do not intend to embark on strike. Addressing newsmen on Monday in Abuja, Deputy President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Comrade Joe Ajaero, explained that the … Read more
EKOHOTBLOG, 17TH NOVEMBER, 2020 The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has rejected the fuel price increase from between N158 and N162 per litre to N168 and N170. In a statement on Monday, the NLC president, Ayuba Wabba, said the hike was “against the spirit and content” of what organised labour agreed with the government at the … Read more
NOVEMBER 17, 2020 The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has demanded the immediate reversal of the pump price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), also known as petrol. The Union, in a statement issued on Monday by its President, Ayuba Wabba, took a swipe at the government and condemned the increase in the price of the product. … Read more
Organised labour on Monday called on the Federal Government to declare a state of emergency in the downstream arm of the petroleum sector. The organised labour says its suggestion would be a means of arresting the rising price of petrol. In addition, it advised the government to enter into a contract with refineries closer home … Read more
Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, has called on the Federal Government The Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, has called on the Federal Government to provide a resilient base for sustainable development for the wellbeing of all Nigerians regardless of ethnic and religious orientation in the country. Mr. Ayuba Wabba, NLC President, made the call in a message … Read more
September 27, 2020. In a move to prevent Monday’s planned strike by the Nigeria Labour Congress(NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC), the Federal Government has scheduled a meeting with the leadership of Organised Labour for 7pm on Sunday. The meeting was earlier adjourned to Monday at 3pm following the inability of the Federal Government … Read more
NLC vows to ensure new minimum wage is implemented The Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) has said that the nationwide protest fixed for Monday, September 28 would go on as planned not minding the court order against it. NLC and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) slated the day to protest over the recent hike in fuel … Read more
The federal government has admonished federal workers to desist from joining the planned nationwide strike and protest by Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC) billed to commence on Monday. . NLC and TUC and its affiliate unions had instructed workers to embark on an indefinite strike, pending when the federal government reverses … Read more
In a frantic last minute move to stop the planned nationwide strike and protest by Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC), The federal government has secured a fresh injunction. The new order also seeks to restrain the Nigeria NLC TUC from embarking on the planned nationwide strike. A judge of the … Read more
The National Industrial Court has issued a restraining order stopping the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC) from going ahead with their planned nationwide strike scheduled for Monday. The order is sequel to ex parte application filed by the Incorporated Trustees of Peace and Unity Ambassadors Association, Both unions had directed tworkers … 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
Labour United Labour Congress (ULC) has reconciled with the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) The United Labour Congress (ULC) has reconciled with the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) in Kaduna state, resolving to vigorously pursue workers welfare under one umbrella. The state Chairman of NLC, Comrade Ayuba Suleiman and Chairman of the defunct ULC, Comrade Ephraim Jonah, … Read more
Wages Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Lagos State chapter, on Monday urged the state government to implement payment of the new national minimum wage Mrs Funmi Sessi, the Chairman, Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Lagos State chapter, on Monday urged the state government to implement payment of the new national minimum wage for tertiary institutions workers. Sessi … Read more
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has called on the national assembly to shelve the legislative consideration of the water resources bill. NLC president, Ayuba Wabba, made the call in a statement on Monday. He warned the legislature against passing the bill, saying it will amount to giving free pass to “dictatorship”. The national water resources … Read more