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The Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) and the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) have jointly issued a 14-day national strike notice to the federal government. Both unions expressed disappointment over the non-implementation of the 16-point agreement reached with the federal government on October 2, 2023. In a statement, the national leadership of the TUC and […]
A distinguished panel of discussants convened at the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) Side Event during COP28 in Dubai yesterday, focusing on the workers’ perspective amid the world’s transition to cleaner energy sources. Leading the discussions at this sideline event was Comrade Joe Ajaero, the President of the Nigeria Labour Congress. Ajaero emphasized the NLC’s commitment […]
The Federal Government has revealed that a new minimum wage will be implemented from April 1, 2024, replacing the current N30,000 minimum wage set to expire at the end of March 2024. This announcement was made by the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Idris Mohammed, during an interview in Abuja. The analysis of the […]
By Khalifa Ja’afar The Spectacles obtained a press release today from the office of the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Mr. Lateef Fagbemi, SAN. The statement, signed by his Special Assistant, Mr. Kamarudeen Ogundele, issued a stern warning to labor leaders, urging them to respect a court order which granted on November […]
The Confederation of All Progressives Congress (APC) Support Groups has made a heartfelt plea to the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) to reconsider their proposed nationwide strike. Kailani Muhammed, the Director-General of the group, conveyed this appeal in a statement issued in Abuja on Monday. Muhammed emphasized the potential disruptions to the country’s economy and social […]
By Garba Adamu Gwangwangwan In a recent development, organized labor unions in Nigeria have renewed their warning to initiate a nationwide strike, set to commence on October 30. The decision comes in light of their growing frustration with the sluggish pace of implementation of their demands by the federal government. The crux of the matter […]
The Trade Union Congress revealed on Saturday that the suspension of its nationwide strike scheduled for October 1 is a temporary measure. It emphasized that the suspension hinges on the President Bola Tinubu-led administration’s commitment to fulfill the conditions outlined in the Memorandum of Understanding signed by the Federal Government and Organized Labour. Labour also […]
ORGANISED labour and the Federal Government finally came to an agreement on Monday evening after an hours-long meeting, leading to a 30-day suspension of the nationwide indefinite strike action scheduled for the next month. Read the full memorandum of understanding below: MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING REACHED BETWEEN THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT OF NIGERIA AND THE NIGERIA LABOUR […]
On Monday night, the Organised Labour reached a consensus to postpone its previously scheduled indefinite strike set to commence on Tuesday. This decision emerged after more than five hours of discussions between the Federal Government and Labour at the Chief of Staff Conference Room of the Presidential Villa in Abuja. The Minister of Labour and […]
The Joint Action Front (JAF), a coalition comprising various civil society7 organizations, has strongly recommended that the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) resist the mounting pressure to halt the impending indefinite strike. This stance should persist until the recent fuel price hike and university school fee increments are entirely reversed. […]