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Labour leaders have warned of possible industrial action if Nigeria’s worsening security crisis is not urgently brought under control. The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) have expressed deep concern over…

The Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) has asked the management of the Dangote Petrochemical Refinery to tender an open apology to the group for the dismissal of more than 800 Nigerian workers. While appearing on Channels Television’s…

The Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) said it has rejected the Federal Government’s planned five per cent tax on petroleum products, describing it as a “reckless proposal” which is “nothing but an act of economic wickedness against…

The  Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, and the Trade Union Congress, TUC,  have condemned the recent declaration of state of emergency in Rivers State and the suspension of elected officers. The two labour centres said the action of the…

The embattled president of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Comrade Joe Ajaero, is likely to face multiple charges, including extortion, alleged connections with wanted individuals currently on the run for clandestine activities. The…

The Coalition of Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) has given the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC) a 48-hour ultimatum to declare their support and participate in the ongoing nationwide protests against the…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has agreed to implement a new minimum wage of N70,000. This was announced on Thursday by the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, following a meeting between government officials…

The 36 state governors, on the platform of the Nigeria Governors Forum (NGF) have said that the N60,000 minimum wage proposal was not sustainable and unrealistic for States to pay, saying it "cannot fly". The governors said if they…

The tripartite committee meeting for a new national minimum wage is underway.  The meeting, which is the fifth since the suspension of the industrial action by organised labour, is holding behind closed doors at the Nicon Luxury Hotel in…

President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday gave a marching order to the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the economy, Mr Wale Edun, to come up with the figures on the cost Implications on the new minimum wage and present an…