Labour Calls for Compassionate Leadership THE Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has called on Nigerian leaders to embrace a more humane and people-oriented style of governance, urging authorities to prioritise the welfare of workers and the general populace. In its Easter message titled “This Easter: A Cross For Liberty!”, signed by its President, Joe Ajaero, the […]
Fuel Price Surge Sparks Nationwide Call for Relief Petrol Nears ₦1,500 Amid Global Tensions RISING petrol prices, now approaching ₦1,500 per litre, have triggered widespread concern among labour unions, manufacturers, economists, and civil society groups, who are urging the Federal Government to take urgent steps to cushion the impact on Nigerians. The surge, largely driven […]
Fresh Wage Demand Signals Rising Labour Pressure NIGERIA’S public sector workers have intensified calls for a comprehensive wage review, with the Joint National Public Service Negotiating Council proposing a new minimum salary of ₦154,000 and a 120 per cent increase in wages and allowances. The demand, formally communicated in a letter dated 12 March 2026, […]
Strike Ends After High-Level Talks ORGANISED labour unions and the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr. Nyesom Wike, have resolved their disagreement, paving the way for the immediate resumption of duties by workers affected by the industrial action in Abuja. The resolution was communicated through a circular issued on Tuesday to all affiliates […]
NIC Escalates Legal Pressure Over FCT Strike THE National Industrial Court has escalated legal pressure on striking workers of the Federal Capital Territory Administration and their union leaders, warning that continued defiance of a court order restraining industrial action could result in imprisonment. The warning was issued through a Form 48 notice dated 29 January, […]
Strike Continues Amid Rising Tensions THE Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) have reaffirmed support for striking workers in the Federal Capital Territory, stating that the industrial action will continue until the FCT Administration agrees to negotiations. The unions condemned recent statements by FCT Minister Nyesom Wike, directing workers to resume […]
NLC Kicks Against NIC Ruling, Insists FCT Workers’ Demands Must Be Addressed THE Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has expressed strong opposition to the National Industrial Court’s decision suspending the ongoing strike by Federal Capital Territory (FCT) workers, describing the ruling as unsatisfactory and dismissive of key labour issues. In a statement signed by its Acting […]
NLC, FCTA Workers Picket Industrial Court, Demand Wike’s Removal WORKERS of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), backed by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), on Monday stormed the National Industrial Court of Nigeria (NICN) in Abuja as part of their ongoing protest over unresolved labour disputes. The workers, who are observing a total […]
NMA Rejects Claims of Doctors’ Pay Upgrade THE Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has firmly rejected claims by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) that medical doctors benefited from a salary upgrade, describing the allegation as false, misleading and capable of worsening industrial tensions within the health sector. Addressing journalists in […]
Labour Braces for Nationwide Industrial Action NIGERIA could face a fresh wave of nationwide industrial action as the Trade Union Congress (TUC) and the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) have jointly threatened a coordinated strike if the Federal Government fails to meet the demands of health workers within 14 days. The ultimatum, […]