Organised labour unions and the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, have resolved their dispute. The agreement has led to the immediate suspension of the strike and a return to work by affected employees. The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) announced the decision in a circular issued …
Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Dr. Monday Onyekachi Ubani, has called on labour unions not to undertake actions that undermine the Dangote Petroleum Refinery, noting that it is a strategic investment in the oil and gas sector that the country can’t afford to watch being sabotaged by those seeking to advance selfish interests. Ubani, who …
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) on Thursday inaugurated a Caretaker Committee for its Edo State chapter, headed by Prof. Monday Igbafen, despite a resolution by the Edo State House of Assembly urging it to suspend the move. The Assembly had earlier directed the NLC to work with Comrade Bernard Joman Egwakhide, who reportedly enjoys the …
By Esther Ososanya Labour warns RMAFC’s proposal could worsen inequality and spark outrage The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has called for the immediate publication of the current earnings of political office holders and the criteria for any planned review. The demand follows rumours of an upward adjustment by the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission …
By Esther Ososanya The Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU), Taraba State University (TSU) chapter, has issued a two-week ultimatum to Governor Agbu Kefas and the university management to address outstanding agreements contained in a Memorandum of Action (MoA) or risk a total and indefinite strike. The warning, contained in a communiqué issued at …
