We Won’t Shift Ground, NLC Insists On N615,000 Minimum Wage. NLC President Joe Ajaero argues the N615,000 figure is based on current economic realities and necessary expenses for an average Nigerian family. Labour unions threaten potential withdrawal of services if the government does not reconsider the offer, citing the current N30,000 minimum wage as unsustainable. … Read more
NLC, TUC Reject Federal Government’s Proposed N48,000 as Insult Organised Private Sector’s N54,000 Offer Also Deemed Inadequate Unions Walk Out of Negotiations, Demand Living Wage of N615,000 Eko Hot Blog reports that in a scathing response to the federal government’s proposed N48,000 new minimum wage, the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress … Read more
NLC, TUC Block Headquarters In Plateau Over Electricity Tariff Hike. They demand withdrawal of recent electricity tariff hike. Letter accuses NERC of collusion with electricity companies. EKO HOT BLOG reports that members of the Nigerian Labour Congress in Plateau State, along with the Trade Union Congress, on Monday staged a blockade at the headquarters of Jos … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Trade Union Congress (TUC) has berated opposition lawmakers in the National Assembly over its perceived silence on the controversial cybersecurity levy. Recall that the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) on May 6 directed banks and other financial institutions to implement a 0.5 per cent cybersecurity levy on electronic transfers. … Read more
Negotiations for a new minimum wage between the Federal Government and organized labor have stalled due to differing proposals. The NLC and TUC proposed N615,000, while the government and private sector suggested N60,000 to N70,000. A top official from the Ministry of Labour and Employment. EKO HOT BLOG reports that negotiations between the Federal Government and … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that state Governors have lauded the resilience of workers and pledged to prioritize their welfare, promising improved working conditions and a well-deserved pay rise. The Governors spoke at May Day rallies held in their respective states on Wednesday. Editor’s Picks Commercial Banks Close 2 Million Accounts In Four Months – (Here’s … Read more
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu leads grand May Day celebration State honors workers’ contributions, pledges improved welfare Labor unions commend governor’s worker-friendly policies Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu led a grand celebration to mark the 2024 May Day, honoring the state’s workforce and pledging continued support for their welfare. The … Read more
NLC and TUC Issue One-Week Ultimatum to FG Demand Reversal of Recent Electricity Tariff Hike Cite Inconsistent Power Supply, Impact on Economic Progress Eko Hot Blog reports that in a joint address on Wednesday in Abuja to commemorate the 2024 Workers’ Day, the presidents of the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has extended heartfelt wishes to Nigerian workers on the occasion of Workers’ Day. In a statement signed by the President’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, the President praised Nigerian workers for their unwavering dedication to the country’s progress and development, acknowledging their tireless … Read more
Organized Labour demands ₦615,000 as new minimum wage. Consensus reached through NLC and TUC consultations. Previous talk of ₦1 million wage set aside for ₦615,000, pending further discussions. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Organised Labour has demanded ₦615,000 as the new minimum wage for workers in the country. An executive of the organized labour, … Read more
President Bola Tinubu may announce new wage on May 1, backdating it to April. National Minimum Wage Committee aims to finalize negotiations before May 1 deadline. Concerns arise as current minimum wage expires on March 31, but agreement unlikely by then. EKO HOT BLOG reports that there are indications that President Bola Tinubu might unveil the … Read more
Ndubuaku claims NLC registered Labour Party in 2003, asserting ownership. Protests arise against Labour Party’s March 27 National Convention. Olorunfemi refutes NLC’s ownership claim, stating the party belongs to all Nigerian workers. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Acting National Chairman of the NLC Political Commission, Theophilus Ndubuaku, has maintained that the NLC registered the Labour … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Labour Party (LP) has accused the National President of Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Joe Ajaero, of desperately seeking to replace its National Chairman, Julius Abure. The party’s spokesman, Obiorha Ifoh, made the accusation in a statement issued on Saturday in response to a letter written by the political wing … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Trade Union Congress (TUC) has told the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) that its members will not join the nationwide protest slated for Tuesday and Wednesday. The TUC President, Festus Osifo, stated this at a press briefing in Abuja on Monday ahead of the planned NLC protest. Osifo asserted that … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, has vowed to go ahead with its plan to hold rallies from Tuesday to Wednesday to register its displeasure over the rising cost of living the country. The labour union, in a letter it wrote to the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), has made a direct appeal to the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) to reconsider its decision to proceed with a proposed nationwide protest slated for February 27 and 28. The protest, announced on February 16, is aimed at drawing … 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 meeting between the Federal Government and organised Labour to stave off the planned strike by the Nigeria Labour Congress and Trade Union Congress deadlocked on Monday night. According to PUNCH, the Minister of State Labour and Employment, Nkeiruka Onyejeocha, who hosted the parley in Abuja, could not convince the … 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 Trade Union Congress (TUC) has called on the government of President Bola Tinubu to urgently find a solution to the rising food prices and general economic hardship in the country. The call was made by the TUC president, Festus Osifo, on Friday. EDITOR’S PICKS [JUST IN] Rerun: APC’s Mustapha Declared … Read more