August 02, 2023
Nigeria: Nigerian Workers Protest Hardship, Prevents National Assembly From Screening Ministerial Nominees
The protesters complained that they can no longer feed their families, transport themselves to their various workplaces and that the rate of poverty in the country is getting… Read more »
Nigeria: Photos - 'Let Poor Nigerians Breathe,' - NLC, Tuc, Say As Protest Kickstarts in Lagos
The protesters are waving different placards to drive home their demands for an improved economy. Read more »
August 01, 2023
Nigeria: Ex-NBA President Akpata Joins Labour Party, Says He's Tired of Complaining About Nigeria
"This, for me, is the start of a very important journey, and it is my prayer that I arrive safely at my destination." Read more »
Nigeria: Job Racketeering - FCC Chair, Head of Service, DG Budget Office Appear Before Reps Panel
Ms Dankaka alleged that some persons were forging her signature to recruit staff. Read more »
July 31, 2023
Nigeria: Senate Urges NLC to Suspend Planned Nationwide Strike
The NLC has scheduled a nationwide strike on 2 August over removing the fuel subsidy regime. Read more »
Nigeria: Govt, Labour Negotiating New Minimum Wage, Says Tinubu
"We will get out of this turbulence. And, due to the measures we have taken, Nigeria will be better equipped and able to take advantage of the future that awaits her," the… Read more »
July 28, 2023
Nigeria: Workers At Nigerian University Protest After Four Years Without Salaries
"The students I taught from year one have all graduated. What is our crime?" Read more »
July 27, 2023
Nigeria: Fuel Subsidy Removal - Nigerian Govt Warns Labour Against Strike
The warning came hours after the NLC issued notice to begin a nationwide strike on 2 August amid an astronomical hike in petrol pump prices following the removal of fuel subsidy. Read more »
Nigeria: Govt Warns Labour Against Strike
The warning came hours after the NLC issued notice to begin a nationwide strike on 2 August amid an astronomical hike in petrol pump prices following the removal of fuel subsidy. Read more »
July 26, 2023
Nigeria: Unpaid Salaries, Poor Working Conditions Mar Plateau Workers Scheme for Women
"The N8,000 we get from the Ministry of Environment is not enough, so I sell 'kunu' at construction sites to support me and my family..." Read more »
July 19, 2023
Nigeria: Senate Seeks Abolition of Age Limit As Requirement for Employment
The Senate urged the Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment and other relevant agencies to restrict and discourage public and private employers from depriving millions of job… Read more »
July 14, 2023
Nigeria: 2023 Polls - Labour Party Demands Dismissal, Prosecution of INEC Chairman
"We demand unequivocally, the immediate dismissal from office and prosecution of Prof Mahmud Yakubu and the commencement of forensic financial investigation into the expenditure of… Read more »
Nigeria: INEC Chair Reacts to Labour Party's Call for His Dismissal, Prosecution
INEC says the Labour Party does not have the jurisdiction to demand the dismissal and prosecution of Mr Yakubu over the outcome of an election in which the party fielded… Read more »
July 07, 2023
Nigeria: No Plan to Sack Workers or Pay Half Salaries - Osun Govt
Osun government says it has adopted a phased payment system for pensioners Read more »
July 05, 2023
Nigeria: Strike Looms As Doctors Issue 2 Week-Ultimatum
The doctors had on 17 May embarked on a five-day warning strike following the failure of the government to meet its demands. Read more »
June 27, 2023
Nigeria: Kano Governor Suspends 10,800 Civil Servants Employed By Ganduje
The suspended workers will not receive their salaries for June. Read more »
June 21, 2023
Nigeria: Edo 2024 - PDP Chieftain Defects to Labour Party, Says 'I'm Tired of Godfathers'
"I do not want to put my case in the hands of godfathers anymore." Read more »
June 15, 2023
Nigeria: Reps Reject Move to Declare 'Japa' National Emergency
The motion was rejected because the 1999 Constitution guarantees the freedom of movement of Nigerians to live and earn a living anywhere if they are qualified and normal. Read more »
June 05, 2023
Nigeria: Kwara Govt Reduces Weekly Work Days to Three for Civil Servants
The Kwara governor met with labour leaders in Ilorin, the state capital. Read more »
June 07, 2023
Nigeria: Fuel Subsidy - Abiodun Meets Labour Leaders On Palliatives for Workers
Governor Abiodun and labour leaders set up committees to propose palliative measures for implementation in Ogun State. Read more »
Nigeria: Fuel Subsidy - Edo Govt Reduces Work Days, Increases Minimum Wage
"In the wake of fuel subsidy removal by the federal government, fuel prices have increased astronomically, leading to rise in prices of goods and services." Read more »
Nigeria: NLC Accuses Industrial Court of Bias but Orders Affiliate Unions to Shelve Strike
The NLC said NEC in session resolved that there was a need to show the government that it was important to comply with laid down laws and court rulings. Read more »
June 06, 2023
Nigeria: Subsidy Removal - Govt, Labour to Meet June 19 On Implementation Framework
He said that the meeting agreed on a seven-point resolution to cushion the effect of the subsidy removal on petrol on Nigerians. Read more »
June 05, 2023
Nigeria: Court Stops Labour's Planned Strike Over Fuel Subsidy Removal
The National Industrial Court of Nigeria in Abuja on Monday ordered the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) to halt the strike they planned to embark… Read more »
Nigeria: Fuel Subsidy Removal - Court Stops Labour's Planned Strike
The federal government was still negotiating with Labour leaders when it obtained the court order restraining the Labour from embarking on its planned strike over fuel subsidy… Read more »