The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has directed workers in states failing to implement the 2024 National Minimum Wage to begin an indefinite strike on December 1, 2024. This directive emerged from the National Executive Council (NEC) meeting held over the weekend, where labor leaders expressed deep frustration over the delay in wage implementation. The new…
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) is considering a formal call for the federal government to re-evaluate the national minimum wage due to the escalating cost of living across the nation. Rising inflation, coupled with increased costs in basic commodities and services, has put significant pressure on the purchasing power of Nigerian workers, particularly those in…
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), along with the Organised Private Sector (OPS), has condemned the latest fuel price hikes introduced by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL). Retail stations across Nigeria have raised the pump price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), also known as petrol, with prices in Abuja now at N1,030 per litre,…
Joe Ajaero, the President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), was arrested by the Department of State Services (DSS) on Monday morning at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja. He was en route to the United Kingdom to attend a crucial conference focusing on workers’ rights and social justice. The NLC, in a swift…
The Presidency has categorically denied reaching an agreement with the Nigeria Labor Congress (NLC) on the recent fuel price hike. This clarification comes amidst rumors suggesting that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu had entered into a pact with the NLC to increase fuel prices. The Presidency has emphasized that no such agreement was made, and the…
The President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Comrade Joe Ajaero, has been released from detention and has vowed to continue the struggle for workers’ rights. Joe Ajaero was accompanied by the NLC’s solicitors, led by Femi Falana, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), and other lawyers and NLC officials. Addressing workers, Ajaero appreciated the…
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has issued a directive to all state chapters and affiliate organizations to mobilize their members in solidarity with NLC President Joe Ajaero, who is expected to honor a police invitation regarding alleged terrorism on Thursday, August 29, 2024. This move is seen as a show of strength and unity among…
The Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) has put its members and affiliated organizations on high alert, warning of a possible nationwide strike. This drastic measure is being considered in response to the potential detention of NLC President Joe Ajaero by the Nigerian Police Force. The labour union’s leadership has expressed grave concerns about what they perceive…
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has swiftly responded to the police summons issued to its National President, Joe Ajaero, by calling an emergency meeting of its National Executive Council (NEC). This crucial gathering, scheduled for 8 am on Tuesday at the Olaitan Oyerinde Hall in Labour House, comes in the wake of serious allegations against…
Joe Ajaero, the National President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has been under investigation of alleged criminal activities by the Nigeria Police Force. A formal summons has been issued, calling Joe Ajaero to appear for questioning regarding accusations of terrorism financing, cybercrime, and other serious offenses. The gravity of the situation is underscored by…
