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NLC, FG hold closed-door talks over labour rights issues

Details have emerged of a closed-door meeting between the leadership of the Nigeria Labour Congress and top officials of the Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment, with indications that organised labour confronted the Federal Government over alleged labour rights violations, outstanding agreements and other contentious issues that recently put Nigeria under international scrutiny. Vanguard reported […]

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NLC, TUC vow resistance against assault on workers rights

The 2026 May Day celebration was marked less by festivity and more by confrontation as the labour movement drew a hard line against what it described as a widening assault on workers’ rights. Labour leaders warned that worsening insecurity and deepening poverty have made “decent work” increasingly unattainable for millions. The two central labour organisations, […]

NLC threatens strike over pension fund, issues seven-day ultimatum
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NLC to begin fresh minimum wage talks by July

The Nigeria Labour Congress has announced plans to begin negotiations for a new national minimum wage by July 2026, alongside a demand that workers nationwide receive 100 per cent of their basic salaries until the talks are concluded. The position was outlined in a joint May Day address delivered at Eagle Square in Abuja by […]

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₦1m salary worthless without stable naira value — Ajaero

The Nigeria Labour Congress says a monthly salary of ₦1 million is worthless to workers without a stable naira and improved economic conditions. NLC President, Mr Joe Ajaero, said this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeriaon Tuesday in Abuja. He said organised labour was more concerned about the value of the naira […]

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Ajaero blasts N6tn GenCo bailout, says Nigerians pay for darkness

The Nigeria Labour Congress has rejected the Federal Government’s proposed N6 trillion bailout for power generation companies, describing it as a short-term fix that does not address Nigeria’s deep-rooted energy crisis. NLC President Joe Ajaero said the power sector remains a heavy burden on Nigerians, accusing elites of profiteering through subsidy claims and high tariffs […]

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NLC rejects ₦6trn bailout for power generation firms

The Nigeria Labour Congress has rejected the proposed N6 trillion bailout for power generation companies. The union stated that repeated financial interventions have failed to improve electricity supply across the country. NLC President Joe Ajaero made this known in a statement issued on Sunday in Abuja. He called for urgent structural reforms in the energy […]

Labour advocates annual minimum wage adjustment to reflect inflation
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NLC calls for urgent relief as fuel prices soar

The Nigeria Labour Congress has described the recent surge in petrol prices, triggered by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, as a direct blow to Nigerians and urged the federal government to take urgent steps to cushion the impact. In a statement titled “Save Nigerians From This Shock: An Urgent Relief Has Become Necessary,” […]

Labour advocates annual minimum wage adjustment to reflect inflation
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NLC targets 2026 for new minimum wage review

The Nigeria Labour Congress has declared its intention to push for an upward review of the ₦70,000 national minimum wage in 2026, despite the wage having received approval from the federal government in July 2024. The labour body hinged its position on the continued rise in the cost of living across the country, citing increases […]

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NLC slams global powers over Africa’s debt, trade imbalance

The Nigeria Labour Congress has criticised major global economic powers, saying Africa remains weighed down by unsustainable sovereign debts, inequitable trade systems, and long-standing structural disadvantages. The position was expressed as labour unions across the continent marked the 2025 African Industrialisation Day, with the NLC calling for renewed commitment to self-reliance and industrial development. In […]

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NLC urges PenCom to crack down on pension defaulters

The President of the Nigeria Labour Congress, Joe Ajaero, has called on the National Pension Commission to enforce stricter penalties on employers who violate pension regulations in Nigeria. He made this appeal on Thursday during a roundtable discussion between PenCom and NLC leadership, an event attended by Nairametrics. Ajaero noted that the NLC continues to […]

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NLC opposes NSSTF bill, cites threat to workers’ right

The Nigeria Labour Congress on Tuesday rejected the proposed Nigeria Social Security Trust Fund bill, warning that it could seize workers’ contributions and diminish their role in managing social security funds. Although the bill has cleared the Senate’s second reading, it has not yet become law. It proposes repealing the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund […]

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