9 d. ago Zamfara unions reject minimum wage template, threaten strike

By John Bassey, Gusau The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC) in Zamfara State have rejected the new minimum wage payment template of the Zamfara State Government. The unions also threatened industrial action within two weeks if the issues raised are not resolved amicably. The chairman of the NLC Zamfara State chapter, […] The post Zamfara unions reject minimum wage template, threaten strike appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Reverse emergency rule in Rivers or face strike, Labour threatens

From Tony John, Port Harcourt The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) in Rivers State have threatened strike if President Bola Tinubu fails to withdraw the emergency rule and allow elective officers return to office. The organised labour strongly condemned the declaration of a state of emergency in the state, warning […] The post Reverse emergency rule in Rivers or face strike, Labour threatens appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago 10,000 Indians doing Nigerians’ jobs: Why we’ll embark on nationwide strike —PENGASSAN

Tribune Online 10,000 Indians doing Nigerians’ jobs: Why we’ll embark on nationwide strike —PENGASSAN The President of the Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC), who also serves as the National President of the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN), Comrade Festus Osifo, sounded a strong warning of a looming strike in the oil and gas industry to both the Nigerian government and Sterling Oil Energy […] 10,000 Indians doing Nigerians’ jobs: Why we’ll embark on nationwide strike —PENGASSAN Tribune Online

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1 week ago The African continental free trade area (AFCFTA): Opportunities, challenges and solutions

Introduction The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) is Africa’s most ambitious economic integration project, bringing together 55 African Union read more The African continental free trade area (AFCFTA): Opportunities, challenges and solutions

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2 w. ago NLC, TUC reject Rivers state emergency, call it assault on democracy

The Nigeria Labour Congress and the Trade Union Congress of Nigeria have strongly condemned President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State, describing it as an attack on democracy. In a joint statement on Wednesday, NLC President, Joe Ajaero, and his TUC counterpart, Festus Osifo, faulted the move as “hasty and Read More

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2 w. ago Organised Labour Demands Immediate Reversal Of State Of Emergency In Rivers

The organised labour, comprising the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) of Nigeria, has condemned the President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State, calling it an unconstitutional overreach and a direct assault on democracy. In a joint statement signed by NLC president, Comrade Joe Ajaero, and […]

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2 w. ago The global wage crisis: Why workers’ struggles are far from over —ITUC Chief Economist

Tribune Online The global wage crisis: Why workers’ struggles are far from over —ITUC Chief Economist In a world where the cost of living continues to rise while wages stagnate, millions of workers find themselves trapped in a relentless battle for survival. From Africa to Asia, Latin America to parts of Europe, and even the United States, the reality remains the same; wages are simply not keeping up with the basic […] The global wage crisis: Why workers’ struggles are far from over —ITUC Chief Economist Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Atiku, Obi, Amnesty, TUC, others back youth corps member over comments against Tinubu

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja and Chukwudi Umeorah The Trade Union Congress (TUC), Amnesty International, former vice president, Atiku Abubakar, the Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate in the 2023 elections, Peter Obi and many other Nigerians have backed Ushie Uguamaye aka Raye. The young lady hugged the headlines on Saturday when she posted a video criticising […] The post Atiku, Obi, Amnesty, TUC, others back youth corps member over comments against Tinubu appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago NASU threatens indefinite strike over workers victimisation by WAEC

By Chukwuma Umeorah The Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions (NASU) has accused the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) of suppressing trade unionism and victimisation of its members, warning of an imminent nationwide strike if the examination body fails to reverse its actions. Speaking at a press conference in Lagos yesterday, NASU’s General […] The post NASU threatens indefinite strike over workers victimisation by WAEC appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago ‘Nigerians are frustrated,’ TUC backs Lagos corper facing threats for criticising Tinubu

The Trade Union Congress has backed a Lagos-based National Youth Service Corps member, Ushie Uguamaye, also known as Raye, who claimed to have received threats for criticising President Bola Tinubu’s administration. TUC President, Festus Osifo, who was a guest on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics, said that the corps member spoke out of frustration, advising the government Read More

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2 w. ago Don’t go after corps member, she spoke out of frustration – TUC tells FG

By Seyi Babalola The Trade Union Congress (TUC) has urged the federal government not to prosecute a female corps member who allegedly attacked President Bola Tinubu’s administration in a viral video. The corps member said on Sunday that authorities from the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) threatened her because she criticized Tinubu’s administration. TUC President […] The post Don’t go after corps member, she spoke out of frustration – TUC tells FG appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Nigeria climbs Africa’s solar ranks, now 5th largest installer

Nigeria, Africa’s most populous nation, has emerged as the continent’s fifth-largest solar installer in 2024, with a total installed capacity read more Nigeria climbs Africa’s solar ranks, now 5th largest installer

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3 w. ago Trump Threatens 200% Tariff On European Alcohol As Trade War With EU Escalates

The ongoing trade dispute between the United States and the European Union (EU) took a dramatic turn on Thursday as President Donald Trump threatened to impose a massive 200% tariff on European alcoholic beverages. The move came in response to the EU’s newly announced 50% tariff on American whiskey, a retaliatory measure against Trump’s steel […]

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3 w. ago Emerging continental trade unions’ solidarity: What African workers say about ITUC

Tribune Online Emerging continental trade unions’ solidarity: What African workers say about ITUC-Africa’s New Year School At the school hosted in Grand Bassam, Cote d’Ivoire, some participants revealed their feelings about the school and its activities. CHRISTIAN APPOLOS, present excerpts. An emerging solidarity in trade unionism is pushing African workers to actively engage governments, continental and regional organisations on topical issues, proffering practical solutions to free the continent from the shackles […] Emerging continental trade unions’ solidarity: What African workers say about ITUC-Africa’s New Year School Tribune Online

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4 w. ago Political instability, climate change threaten Africa’s development prospects — Experts

Tribune Online Political instability, climate change threaten Africa’s development prospects — Experts Experts have raised concerns as Nigeria’s and Africa’s development aspirations are under threat from the twin challenges of political instability and climate change. They stressed that the continent is facing a crisis of development, exacerbated by the emergence of the Anthropocene, a new geological age characterised by human-induced climate change. Speaking at the First International […] Political instability, climate change threaten Africa’s development prospects — Experts Tribune Online

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4 w. ago IWD 2025: ITUC declares women’s labour rights as human rights

In celebration of the 2025 International Women’s Day, the International Trade Union Confederation has declared women’s labour rights as human rights. According to a statement issued on Thursday, the ITUC expressed solidarity with women workers, their trade unions, and all progressive allies worldwide in the struggle for gender equality, women’s rights, and social and economic Read More

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