August 08, 2023
Nigeria: Govt Withdraws Contempt Proceedings Against Organised Labour
The Federal Government says it has withdrawn the contempt of court proceedings against organised labour for embarking on a nationwide protest. Read more »
Nigeria: IOCs Engagement of Stevedoring Firms Now At 60% - Maritime Workers
As International Oil Companies, IOCs, begin to adhere to the nation's labour laws, the Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria, MWUN, has said that the level of engagement of indigenous… Read more »
August 04, 2023
Nigeria: Contempt Charge - We'll Embark On Nationwide Strike Aug 14, If... - NLC
The Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, yesterday threatened to embark on a nationwide indefinite strike from August 14, if, at the close of work on Friday, August 11, the contempt… Read more »
August 03, 2023
Nigeria: Subsidy Removal - Labour Suspends Nationwide Strike
Less than 24 hours after declaring nationwide protests against the removal of fuel subsidies, the Organised Labour Union has suspended its nationwide strike action coming on the… Read more »
August 02, 2023
Nigeria: Lagos Transporters Won't Join Protest - Fares Reduction Commences Tomorrow - MC Oluomo
Chairman of Lagos State Parks and Garages, LASPG, Musiliu Akinsanya, popularly called, MC Oluomo, has said no transporter in the state will join the labour-led protest. Read more »
Nigeria: Subsidy - Oyo Labour Unions Join Nationwide Strike
The organized labour unions in Oyo State, Wednesday joined their counterparts across the country to embark on the nationwide strike. Read more »
Nigeria: Workers Have Commenced Nationwide Protest - Ajaero
The Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC said workers and labour unions have commenced nationwide protests. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerians March Against Fuel Subsidy Removal
The Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, has commenced its planned protest in Lagos and Abuja states. The congress had advised the Federal Government to provide enough palliatives that… Read more »
Nigeria: Heavy Security As NLC Commences Protest Over Petrol Subsidy Removal
There was heavy security on ground at the Ikeja under-bridge in Lagos as members of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) commences nationwide protests over the removal of petrol… Read more »
July 29, 2023
Nigeria: Subsidy Removal - Borno, Adamawa, Yobe, Subsidise Transportation for Workers, Students
The governments of Borno, Adamawa and Yobe have started taking steps to contain the hike in transportation caused by the removal of fuel subsidy by the Federal Government. Read more »
July 27, 2023
Nigeria: Fuel Subsidy - Govt Begs As NLC Issues August 2 Nationwide Strike Notice
The federal government appealed to the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, yesterday to shelve its planned strike scheduled to start next Wednesday, saying it was doing everything… Read more »
July 26, 2023
Nigeria: Labour Congress Issues August 2 Nationwide Strike Notice
The Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, has given the Federal Government a seven-day ultimatum to reverse all perceived anti-poor policies, including the recent hike in the pump price of… Read more »
July 20, 2023
Nigeria: Current Hardship, Suffering of Workers Unacceptable - NLC
Seeks employers' partnership to improve living conditions Read more »
Nigeria: Hike in Fuel Price - Ondo Workers Demand Salary Arrears, Palliatives
THE Organised Labour, comprising Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC; Trade Union Congress, TUC, and the Joint Negotiating Council, JNC, in Ondo State, yesterday, described the increase… Read more »
July 10, 2023
Nigeria: Japa Syndrome Dealing Deadly Blow to Retaining Talents in Nigeria, Reeltech CEO Cries Out
As the Nigerian technology landscape gets consistently advanced, industry professionals have cried out to government to put measure in place to halt the export of talents otherwise… Read more »
Nigeria: Why More Nigerians Prefer Self-Employment
The number of small businesses in the formal and informal sectors of the Nigerian economy continues to increase due to the vital role that small businesses play as a driving force… Read more »
July 07, 2023
Nigeria: Salary Increment - Resident Doctors Extend Ultimatum to Govt By 2 Weeks
Following the expiration of its ultimatum to the government for immediate implementation of a 200 per cent increase in the Consolidated Medical Salary Structure, CONMESS, the… Read more »
July 06, 2023
Nigeria: Fuel Hike, Other Anti-Poor Policies - a Declaration of War On Workers, Masses - NLC
The Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, has said the recent hike in the pump price of Premium Motor Spirit, PMS, commonly known as petrol, and other perceived anti-poor policies were… Read more »
July 05, 2023
Nigeria: Carrying Pensioners Along - NLC, TUC Vs Govt On Fuel Subsidy Engagement
Resolutions reached at the engagement between the Trade Union Congress (TUC), Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the federal government with the intervention of the Speaker, House… Read more »
June 28, 2023
Nigeria: Tinubu's Govt Lives in Opulence While Nigerians Groan - Labour Party
The Labour Party has slammed the President Ahmed Tinubu-led All Progressives Congress (APC) administration for showing early signs of continuing "the wasteful lifestyle" of its… Read more »
Nigeria: Japa - Canada Announces Tech Job Opportunities for Nigerians, Others
Canada has unveiled its first-ever immigration tech talent mechanism that will establish new job opportunities for Nigerian citizens and others. Read more »
June 22, 2023
Nigeria: Nigerians Rank Second in World's Most Hardworking Workers With 2,124 Hours
Nigerian workers have ranked second in the world after Mexico in the global most hardworking workers with an average of 2,124 hours per worker annually. Read more »
June 21, 2023
Nigeria: Subsidy - Group Canvasses N200,000 Minimum Wage for Workers
A Non-Governmental Organisation, Workers' Alliance for Inclusive Socio-economic Reforms (WAISER), has canvassed N200,000 monthly salary as minimum wage for Nigerian workers to… Read more »
Nigeria: 6,221 Nigerian Doctors Lost to UK in 6 Years, Says Int'l College of Surgeons
The International College of Surgeons, Nigerian Section, ICS-NS, has said the country lost no fewer than 6,221 doctors to the United Kingdom in the last six years. Read more »
June 16, 2023
Nigeria: Japa Syndrome - Reps Reject Motion to Stop Emigrations
A MOTION seeking to declare emigration of young Nigerians broad, popularly known as Japa syndrome, a national emergency was roundly rejected by the members of the House of… Read more »