Wike’s no-work, no-pay directive unconstitutional, unenforceable – NLC, NUT
“Section 40 of the 1999 Constitution, the Trade Unions Act, and ILO Conventions 87, 98 and 151, all ratified by Nigeria, guarantee workers’ right to embark on strike after due process.
TUC, NLC issue 14-day ultimatum over health workers’ pay, threaten nationwide strike
•Accuses FMoH of injustice over delayed CONHESS adjustment By Chioma Obinna The Trade Union Congress of Nigeria, TUC, and the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, on Friday issued a final 14-day ultimatum to the Federal Ministry of Health and relevant government agencies to immediately implement the long-delayed adjustment of the Consolidated Health Salary Structure, CONHESS, warning […]
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.
