The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has warned that even a monthly salary of ₦1 million would be meaningless without a stable naira and a stronger economy. NLC President, Joe Ajaero, said workers are more concerned about the purchasing power of their income than headline salary figures, noting that rising inflation continues to erode earnings. “Even …
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has proposed the merger of the Ministries of Petroleum and Power into a single Ministry of Energy as a long-term solution to Nigeria’s persistent electricity challenges. The labour union also rejected the Federal Government’s proposed N6 trillion bailout for electricity generation and distribution companies (GenCos), describing it as ineffective and …
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has again criticised the demand by power generation companies (GenCos) for the payment of ₦6 trillion in outstanding debts, describing the move as a “brazen attempt to loot the public treasury.” NLC had earlier kicked against plans by the Federal Government to settle debt owed to GenCos, arguing that the …
Generation Companies (GenCos) has debunked a claim by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) that the proposed measure by the Federal Government to settle power sector debts amounts to "political settlement.” GenCos said NLC’s allegation is a misrepresentation of facts. Pinnacle Daily reports that NLC recently criticised the ongoing arrangement by the Federal Government to pay …
The National Industrial Court in Abuja has restrained the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) from staging a protest scheduled for Tuesday, February 3. Emmanuel Subilim, the presiding judge, gave the order on Monday after hearing an ex parte application filed by Nyesom Wike, minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), …
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 …
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) says its organs will meet today, November 22, to determine the next line of action as its one-month ultimatum to the Federal Government over the unresolved crisis in universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education expires. NLC’s acting Secretary-General, Benson Upah, confirmed the development in a brief chat with Newsmen, stressing …
The President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Comrade Joe Ajaero, has called for the unionisation of academic staff in private universities across the country, urging the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) to initiate conversations that would bring lecturers in privately owned institutions under the same union umbrella. Ajaero made the call on Sunday …
...NLC Issues Fresh Warning Over Unresolved Varsity Disputes The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has handed the Federal Government a four-week ultimatum to resolve all outstanding issues with the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) and other tertiary institution-based unions or face a nationwide shutdown. Speaking at the Labour House, Abuja, on Monday, NLC President …
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) in Kaduna State says many workers are yet to benefit from the ₦72,000 minimum wage in the state. Those excluded include primary school teachers, local government employees, and primary healthcare workers. NLC Chairperson, Ayuba Magaji Suleiman, explained that while the state government has started implementing the new wage, the adjustment …
