Nigerian govt declares looming labour strike illegal
The federal government says the planned strike by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) is illegal. Nigeria’s two major workers’ unions – NLC and TUC …
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Nationwide strike commences tomorrow as govt’s meeting with labour leaders ends in deadlock
The meeting between representatives of the federal government, leadership of the National Assembly and officials of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) over the proposed …
Soludo tackles NLC president over allegations of anti-workers policies
Governor Charles Soludo of Anambra State has tackled the National President of the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC), Joe Ajaero, for alleging that the state government was operating anti-workers policies. In …
SSANU, NASU strike disrupts activities across Nigerian universities as NLC intervenes
Access in and out of many universities and inter-university centres across the country on Monday was difficult for many workers, students, and residents as protesting members of the Senior Staff …
Resign as NLC President to contest LP chairmanship, party tells Ajaero
Amidst ongoing leadership tussle in the Labour Party (LP), the party’s National Working Committee has accused the National President of Nigeria Labour Congress, Joe Ajaero, of desperately seeking to replace …
Oshiomhole speaks on assault on NLC president
A Senator from Edo State, Adams Oshiomhole, has condemned the recent assault on Joe Ajaero, the national president of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC). Mr Oshiomhole, who represents Edo North District …
AGF reacts as Labour insists on strike
The office of the Attorney-General of the Federation has reacted to Monday’s insistence by the Nigeria’s organised labour to embark on a nationwide strike on Tuesday. The AGF office advised …
‘We’ve rushed him to hospital,’ NLC accuses police of brutalising its president
The Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) has accused the police in Imo State of brutalising its National President, Joe Ajaero, on Wednesday in Owerri, the state capital. Background The national leadership …