NLC president urges private universities to join ASUU
Private universities were established to circumvent ASUU.
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NLC: Leaders seek treatment overseas while Nigeria’s health sector crumbles
“Our health sector continues to bleed. It is not an accident; it is a direct result of a system that prioritises profit over people.”
NLC issues four-week ultimatum to FG over unresolved ASUU crisis
The NLC has given the Federal Government four weeks to resolve all issues with tertiary education unions or face nationwide industrial action.
Imo state begins payment of N104,000 minimum wage to workers
Imo workers have started receiving ₦104,000 as minimum wage, making the state the highest-paying in Nigeria.
NLC directs members to prepare for strike over Dangote-PENGASSAN dispute
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has directed its affiliates to mobilise for a potential nationwide strike against Dangote refinery over alleged mass dismissals of workers and violations of labour laws.
NLC says N70,000 minimum wage can’t sustain workers, demands review
“The truth is that N70,000 is not sustainable under the present economic situation,” NLC says as it demands urgent wage review.
NLC Lagos pushes for N150,000 minimum wage
The Lagos NLC has urged Governor Sanwo-Olu to raise the state minimum wage to N150,000, citing rising living costs.
NLC threatens nationwide strike over alleged diversion of workers’ insurance funds
NLC President, Joe Ajero, accused the government of diverting 40 per cent of Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund contributions into the national treasury.
NLC gives seven-day strike ultimatum over pension and NSITF funds
The Nigeria Labour Congress has threatened a nationwide strike if the Federal Government fails to address issues over pension and NSITF funds within seven days.
NLC calls for immediate and unconditional release of Sowore
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) on Thursday demanded the immediate and unconditional release of civil rights activist Omoyele Sowore, condemning his arrest as part of a disturbing pattern of state repression.