Eko Hot Blog reports that the Nigeria Labour Congress has blamed the International Monetary Fund, IMF, and World Bank for the power sector crisis in Nigeria. This came as workers in the nation’s power sector called for a total review of the power sector privatization, saying the exercise was a huge failure that did not … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that President Bola Tinubu has directed senior civil servants to accelerate the payment of welfare packages to workers nationwide. Tinubu gave the directive during a meeting with the Head of Civil Service of the Federation, the Body of Permanent Secretaries, and some Directors-General of agencies at the State House, Abuja, on … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the leadership of organised labour has slammed the Department of State Services (DSS) over its warning that its proposed protest, scheduled to hold February 27 and 28, should be shelved. This online media platform reported that DSS had warned the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and its counterpart from Trade Union Congress … 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 President Bola Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, has said that a new minimum wage of N100,000 is not viable. Onanuga stated this during an interview on Arise TV on Monday Night. EDITOR’S PICKS Full List Of AFCON Awards As Ekong Wins Player Of The Tournament REVEALED! How … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the organised private sector, Ekiti, Sokoto, and other states have faulted the demand by the Nigeria Labour Congress for N1m minimum wage, stating that it is not realistic. The NLC President, Joe Ajaero, in an interview on Arise television on Monday, said the organised Labour might ask for N1m during … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the federal government has responded to the strike notice of the Organised Labour, stating that some of the agreements reached with its members during the October 2023 negotiation meeting cannot be implemented at once. This online media platform recalls that the leaders of organised labour and government representatives entered into a … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) and the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) have sent a notice of a 14-day national strike to the federal government. The unions said that the 16-point agreement that was reached on October 2, 2023, between them and the federal government, has not been implemented. EDITOR’S … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Joe Ajaero, on Tuesday made demands from the Federal Government amidst the minimum wage negotiations. This online media platform had earlier reported that President Bola Tinubu, whom Vice President Kashim Shettima, represented, inaugurated the committee at the council chamber of the Aso Rock … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Osun state chapter of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has elected a new chairman. The 7th Triennial Delegates Congress in Osogbo on Wednesday, Christopher Arapasopo emerged the winner of the Osun NLC Chairmanship election. The Nigeria Civil Service Union Chairman for Osun State, received 270 votes, to defeat Olumide … Read more
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has indefinitely halted the State Delegates Conference in Imo State NLC General Secretary, Mr. Emma Ugboaja, announced the suspension and said it was due to unforeseen circumstances. The NLC had initially scheduled the conference in three states, including Abia, Imo, and Osun. Eko Hot Blog reports that The Nigeria Labour … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that, in light of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s New Year commitment to implement a “national living wage” this year, the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has assembled a team for negotiations with the government. The current minimum wage of N30,000, negotiated in 2018, expires in April 2024. Editor’s Picks BREAKING: FG Moves … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the President of the Nigerian Labour Labour Congress (NLC), Joe Ajaero, has revealed that the congress expects the administration of President Bola Tinubu to start paying a new minimum wage by March 2024. Speaking on Thursday, the NLC president disclosed that the existing minimum wage will be expiring by March … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigeria Labour Congress has warned against a possible takeover of the Port Harcourt Refinery by cabals of government. The union also demanded an audit of the refinery and called on the Federal Government to purge the refinery of “elements” that led to its collapse in the first instance. EDITOR’S PICKS … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has refuted claims that it was in talks with the Federal Government over the implementation of a new minimum wage. This online media platform had earlier reported that the Federal Government, on Thursday, disclosed that a new minimum wage for workers would be approved in 2024. … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that President Bola Tinubu has narrated that the new minimum wage in Nigeria must be fair and implementable. According to him, the financial capacity of each state of the federation, particularly those with fewer resources must be put into consideration in arriving at a new minimum wage for workers in the … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has described as “absolutely fake” a purported circular addressed to the state councils of the NLC and the Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) affiliate unions reminding them of strike action to begin on December 18, 2023. A circular allegedly signed by the General Secretary of … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that as negotiations for a new minimum wage approach, the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has insisted that any agreed amount must align with current economic conditions in the country. NLC President, Joe Ajaero, expressed this stance at the 19th edition of the NLC 2023 Harmattan School in Abuja. EDITOR’S PICKS APC Wins … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Federal Government of Nigeria has announced that a new minimum wage will be implemented starting April 1, 2024. This information was revealed by the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Idris Mohammed, during an interview with Punch in Abuja. The current minimum wage of N30,000 is set to expire … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Joe Ajaero, has revealed he was in Imo State, which led to his attack. This online media platform understands that Ajaero was arrested in Imo State and their after was seen to have been brutalized. EDITOR’S PICKS Nationwide Strike: NLC Sends Letters … Read more