NLC draws battle line with FG, gives 14-day ultimatum on petrol, wages
The Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, has given the Federal Government a two-week ultimatum to take urgent measures to reduce the price of petrol and commence the renegotiation of the national minimum wage, warning that failure to meet its demands could trigger further action by the labour movement.
NLC declares war on FCTA as workers shut down Abuja
Abuja was totally shut down on yesterday as the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC threw its full weight behind the ongoing total and indefinite strike by workers of the Federal Capital Territory Administration, FCTA, declaring an all-out confrontation with what it described as an oppressive and insensitive administration.
Ex-NLC President Ayuba Wabba loses father
According to a statement by the family, a devout Christian and retired military officer, Wabba served in the Nigerian Army for 35 years before retiring to private life, where he dedicated himself to community service and leadership.
Heavy taxes, low wages, rising debt, threats to nation’s stability, NLC warns
“The tax laws went through a process that clearly excluded Nigerian workers and the masses, who are the major taxpayers in this country.”
We won’t accept empty promises in 2026, NLC declares
As the calendar turns to 2026, the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has vowed that it will not accept empty promises from the government, declaring its resolve to push for immediate improvements in workers’ welfare, national security, and social justice.
Workers, masses facing worst survival crisis in Nigeria’s history — NLC
The Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, has warned that Nigerian workers and the masses are facing the worst survival crisis in the nation’s history, driven by rising inflation, deepening insecurity, poor wages and the collapse of social protection systems.
