THE Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) have issued a fresh strike notice to the Federal Government. This is coming a few hours after the recent attacks, abduction, and assault on NLC President, Joe Ajaero, and other members of the unions, Naija News understands. Speaking during a press …
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BREAKING: NLC President, Joe Ajaero Arrested In Imo
IMO State Police Command operatives have arrested the President of Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Joe Ajaero. Trojan News Media understands that Ajaero was whisked away by the Police at the ongoing protest in Imo state. According to Vanguard, the development took place as hoodlums descended on protesters, smashing vehicles and inflicting …
Read More »President Tinubu Promises To Enhance Quality Of Tertiary Education In Nigeria
PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu has said his administration will enhance quality education through the implementation of strategic policies in the sector. Tinubu, who was represented by the Minister of Special Duties and Inter-governmental Affairs, Mr Zephaniah Jisalo, said this at the 27th Convocation of the University of Abuja on Saturday. He …
Read More »Labour Unions Suspend Nationwide Strike After Meeting With FG
THE Executive Members of the Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria (MWUN) on Monday directed their members to resume work at the nation’s seaports and oil and gas platform. Newsextra24 understands that the union had earlier directed workers at the seaport to comply with the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) directive on an indefinite strike …
Read More »BREAKING: FG Calls Labour Unions To Emergency Meeting
To prevent the imminent nationwide indefinite strike organized by labor unions, the Federal Government has extended an invitation to labour leaders for a further discussion today, October 1, at 2 pm. The emergency meeting is to take place at the State House in Abuja. The government-Labour meeting at the State …
Read More »Nationwide Strike: We’re Can’t Violate Any Court Order – Labour Tells FG
THE Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, has faulted the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Mr. Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, over the statement credited to him to the effect that the proposed strike slated to commence from October 3 is in violation of the pending interim injunctive order granted …
Read More »Strike: Why Labour Didn’t Attend Meeting With FG
AHEAD of the October 3 commencement of indefinite strike by organized labour, the meeting convened by the Federal Government with the leadership of the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, and the Trade Union Congress of Nigeria, TUC, could not hold as a result of the short notice given to labour. The …
Read More »BREAKING: NLC, TUC Declares Nationwide Strike From Oct 3
THE Nigeria Labour Congress and the Trade Union Congress have resolved to ground activities nationwide from October 3, 2023, following what the Labour Unions tagged as the “failure” of government to successfully implement policies to alleviate the sufferings of Nigerians following the removal of the subsidy on Premium Motor Spirit. …
Read More »NLC’s Proposed Strike Won’t Be In Workers’ Interest – SGF, Akume
SECRETARY to the Government of the Federation, SGF, Senator George Akume, on Wednesday, said that the proposed strike by the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, which is expected to commence if the government fails to attend to their demands will not be in the interest of workers. Senator Akume also added …
Read More »Only Presidency Can Address Wage Award, Refinery Issues – Labour Congress
THE Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, on Monday said that it is only the presidency and not the Ministry of Labour and Employment that can take decisions on some of the contentious issues that led to the warning strike such as wage award, the issue of CNG, refineries and others. This …
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