NLC commends Sokoto Govt for pro-worker initiatives, conversion of salary to loan
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Sokoto State Council, has commended the Sokoto State Government for converting the June 2025 salary payment into a loan facility for civil servants, describing the move as a significant gesture of goodwill and commitment to workers' welfare.
NLC lauds Kajuru LG Chairman for Christmas palliatives to workers
By Ibrahim Hassan-Wuyo The Kajuru Local Government Area Council of Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has expressed gratitude to the Chairman of Kajuru Local Government Council, Hon. Dauda Madaki, for his kind gesture of giving palliatives to workers of the Council to celebrate during the Yuletide. The NLC, in a letter of appreciation made available to […]
NLC calls for arrest, prosecution of those that murdered former Edo Congress chair, Eboigbodin
THE Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, on Thursday, called on the Police authorities in Edo State to arrest and prosecute those behind the murder of the former Congress chairman, Comrade Kaduna Eboidogbin.
We dare Nwifuru to sack any striking workers – Ajaero
“We dare the governor to sign any letter sacking any of the workers. If he tries, we will bring the full weight of organized labour in the country to bear on the state”
2024, most challenging year for Nigerian workers, says NLC
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has described 2024 as the most challenging for workers in the country. Mr Joe Ajaero, the NLC President, said this at the 2024 “Harmattan School” on Monday in Abuja, with theme “Trade unions and the Quest for a New Social Contract”. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the […]
Minimum wage: Your threat to sack workers irresponsible, NLC replies Ebonyi Gov
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has condemned the threat by Governor Francis Nwifuru of Ebonyi State to sack public sector workers who are striking over the non-implementation of the N70,000 new minimum wage.
Minimum Wage: We’re not among defaulting states, Abia replies NLC
The Abia State Government has disputed the claim by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) that it is among the 14 states yet to implement the new N70,000 minimum wage.
NLC ready to embark on strike in Nasarawa over minimum wage dispute
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) in Nasarawa State has begun mobilizing workers for an indefinite strike due to the state government’s failure to implement the new National Minimum Wage.
Minimum Wage: Sokoto LG staff, Primary school teachers to benefit – NLC chairman
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) Sokoto State Chapter has assured local government staff and primary school teachers in the state that they will benefit from the approved ₦70,000 national minimum wage being implemented by the Sokoto State Government.
NLC alleges pump price of petrol higher than market value
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has accused fuel marketers of inflating petrol prices, claiming the pump price is significantly higher than the actual market value.
FG, Labour agree on how to crash transport fares, food prices
“Unless urgent and pragmatic steps are taken to control the rising cost of petrol and cooking gas, the nation will go into economic crisis, leading to negative outcomes”
