14 h. ago FG urges NUPENG, NLC to shelve planned action against Dangote Group

Tribune Online FG urges NUPENG, NLC to shelve planned action against Dangote Group The Federal Government has appealed to the National Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) and the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) to reconsider their planned nationwide strike against the Dangote Group over alleged anti-union practices, stressing that dialogue remains the best way to resolve the dispute. FG urges NUPENG, NLC to shelve planned action against Dangote Group Tribune Online

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15 h. ago “N70,000 Can’t Sustain Workers” — NLC Tells Federal Government

  The Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, has said the N70,000 national minimum wage is no longer sustainable under Nigeria’s worsening economic realities. The demand came after several states reviewed their wage structures upwards. President Bola Tinubu had signed the National Minimum Wage Bill into law in July 2024, raising it from N30,000 to N70,000. But […] The post “N70,000 Can’t Sustain Workers” — NLC Tells Federal Government appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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23 h. ago NLC issues ultimatum to FG, Dangote group over ” unfair labour practices”

…Says ” We stand in solidarity with NUPENG The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has issued an ultimatum to the federal read more NLC issues ultimatum to FG, Dangote group over ” unfair labour practices”

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43 h. ago APC Moles Trying To Derail Our 2027 Congresses – Labour Party

Ahead of the 2027 general elections, the Labour Party (LP) has raised alarm over what it described as a plot by the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) to hijack its structures. The party accused the APC of attempting to infiltrate its ranks through scheduled party congresses at the ward, local government, state, zonal, and national […] The post APC Moles Trying To Derail Our 2027 Congresses – Labour Party appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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55 h. ago Federal Gov’t Exploiting Citizens With 100% Hike In Passport Fee, Says Labour

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has faulted the recent 100 per cent increase in the cost of obtaining and renewing passports, describing the move as an act of exploitation against ordinary citizens. On August 28, 2025, the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) announced that effective September 1, 2025, the cost of a standard 32-page passport with […]

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7 d. ago CUPP, opposition parties knock police over ban on political gathering without permit

Say directive to hotels, others unconstitutional, void, threat to democratic freedom   From Romanus Ugwu, Ndubuisi Orji and Sola Ojo, Abuja The Nigeria Police Force has drawn the ire of the main opposition parties – Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), the Labour Party (LP) and the African Democratic Congress (ADC) – over directive by the Kaduna […] The post CUPP, opposition parties knock police over ban on political gathering without permit appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Edo NLC caretaker committee chairman, Igbafen, vows to resolve aggrieved members crises

From Ighomuaye Lucky, Benin   The Edo State Council of Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Caretaker Committee Chairman, Comrade Monday Igbafen, yesterday, said that his Committee would partner with all stakeholders of Labour in the State to resolve all grievances and conflicts that have bedeviled NLC in the state for better service delivery to workers. He […] The post Edo NLC caretaker committee chairman, Igbafen, vows to resolve aggrieved members crises appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Crisis rocks Edo NLC as two factions lay claim to state leadership

The Nigeria Labour Congress NLC Edo State chapter today threw into crisis as two warring factions claimed as the authentic read more Crisis rocks Edo NLC as two factions lay claim to state leadership

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1 week ago NLC Tackles PenCom Over Failure To Constitute Governing Board

Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has criticised the National Pension Commission (PenCom) for its response to calls for the immediate constitution and inauguration of the boards of key labour market institutions. In a statement signed by NLC president, Comrade Joe Ajaero, the labour centre described PenCom’s recent press release as polemics of half-truths, furtive denials, and […]

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1 week ago Pencom: NLC demands immediate constitution of governing board

From Adanna Nnamani, Abuja The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has criticized the National Pension Commission (Pencom) over what it termed as a dishonest response to calls for the immediate constitution and inauguration of its governing board, which has remained vacant for more than five years. In a statement by its President, Joe Ajaero on Wednesday, […] The post Pencom: NLC demands immediate constitution of governing board appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Edo Gov’t, NLC May Clash Over Planned Inauguration Of Caretaker Committee

Edo State Government and the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) may be on the collision path over plan to inaugurate a caretaker committee on Thursday by the Union to oversee its affairs pending a fresh election. The State’s House of Assembly at plenary on Wednesday had accused the National President of NLC, Comrade Joe Ajaero of […]

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1 week ago Lagos APC blasts Peter Obi over comment on Nigeria as ‘killing field’

Tribune Online Lagos APC blasts Peter Obi over comment on Nigeria as ‘killing field’ The Lagos State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) criticised the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi, over his comment alleging 10,000 deaths under President Bola Tinubu’s watch. Lagos APC blasts Peter Obi over comment on Nigeria as ‘killing field’ Tribune Online

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1 week ago NLC reiterates support for $1.3trn climate justice finance demand

Tribune Online NLC reiterates support for $1.3trn climate justice finance demand •Launches publications on NDC 3.0, workers’ climate justice demands The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has thrown its weight behind the African labour movement’s call for a minimum of $1.3 trillion in climate finance, declaring that the sum is not a plea for charity but a moral obligation the Global North owes developing countries as climate […] NLC reiterates support for $1.3trn climate justice finance demand Tribune Online

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1 week ago Suspend proposed pay raise for political officeholders – Ajaero to RMAFC

The President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Joe Ajaero, has called for the suspension of the proposed pay hike for political officeholders. Ajaero, who spoke in a statement issued on Sunday, said the raise could trigger a tsunami by deepening the growing inequality between civil servants and political officeholders. His comments come on the […] The post Suspend proposed pay raise for political officeholders – Ajaero to RMAFC appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago NLC condemns proposed increase in political office holders’ salaries

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has expressed concern over the Revenue Mobilization, Allocation and Fiscal Commission(RMAFC)’s proposed salary increase for read more NLC condemns proposed increase in political office holders’ salaries

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2 w. ago NLC kicks against planned increase in political office holders’ remuneration

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) on Sunday urged the federal government to suspend plans for an upward review of remuneration read more NLC kicks against planned increase in political office holders’ remuneration

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2 w. ago Board Inauguration Beyond Our Control, PenCom Responds To NLC

The National Pension Commission (PenCom) has responded to allegations by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) over the management of workers’ pension funds and the non-inauguration of its Governing Board, describing the claims as “incorrect, gravely misleading and surprising.” In a letter dated August 18, 2025, and signed by its acting director of corporate communications, Ibrahim […]

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2 w. ago Labour slams RMAFC over proposed pay hike for politicians despite public outrage

Warns move could trigger public unrest From Adanna Nnamani, Abuja The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has expressed outrage over decision of the the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) to review remuneration packages for political office holders despite widespread criticisms from Nigerians. In a statement issued by its President, Joe Ajaero over the weekend, […] The post Labour slams RMAFC over proposed pay hike for politicians despite public outrage appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Removing Electricity Subsidy Will Worsen Poverty Among Nigerians, Labour Tells FG

The organised labour has warned that the federal government’s plan to phase out electricity subsidies will worsen living conditions for millions of citizens and cripple businesses already struggling with rising costs. Acting General Secretary of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) Comrade Benson Upah, in a chat with LEADERSHIP Weekend, emphasised the potential fallout from higher […]

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2 w. ago FG Housing Estates Rot Away In Nasarawa 4 Years After Inauguration

Two housing estates ‘completed’ and ‘inaugurated’ by the federal government in Ungwar Rere and Kwandere in Lafia, Nasarawa State capital, are rotting away, LEADERSHIP can authoritatively report. The projects were initiated under the National Housing Programme (NHP) in partnership with the Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria (FMBN), the Nigeria Labour Congress, the Trade Union Congress, […]

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