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Police Clarify Alleged Raid on NLC Building, Say Operation Targeted Foreign Suspect

Adeyemi Adewale | August 10, 2024

The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has clarified the circumstances surrounding an operation conducted at the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) building in Abuja, following allegations that police and Department of State Services (DSS) personnel invaded the premises on Wednesday night. In a statement released on Friday, the NLC spokesperson, Benson Upah, […]

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Nigerians Plead for Grid Stability Amidst Minimum Wage Standoff

Adeyemi Adewale | June 10, 2024

The ongoing standoff between the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Federal Government regarding the proposed minimum wage has spurred Nigerian citizens to voice their concerns on social media. Amidst the impasse, there’s a widespread plea urging the labour union not to disrupt the national grid should a strike action […]

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NLC Denounces SGF’s Accusations, Urges Respectful Dialogue

Adeyemi Adewale | June 8, 2024

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has strongly criticized the recent remarks made by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, regarding the nationwide strike orchestrated by the NLC and the Trade Union Congress (TUC). The NLC characterized Akume’s characterization of the strike as a “treasonable […]

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Labour Reportedly Rejects Government’s Excuse of Financial Constraints, Denounces New Minimum Wage Proposal

Adeyemi Adewale | May 23, 2024

Organized labour unions have reportedly vehemently rejected the Nigerian government’s justification for proposing a new minimum wage of 57,000 naira, citing financial constraints. The proposal was tabled during a meeting of the tripartite committee tasked with deliberating the new minimum wage. Initially set at 48,000 naira, the government revised the proposal […]

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Minimum wage: Labour, Federal Government Meeting Ends In Deadlock, Adjourns To Wednesday

Adeyemi Adewale | May 22, 2024

Organised Labour has again rejected the latest offer of N54,000 minimum wage made by the Federal Government during the resumed national minimum wage negotiation on Tuesday. The stalemate resulted in the postponement of the meeting to Wednesday following the inability of the labour leaders and government representatives to reach a consensus. This was the […]