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Kebbi NUJ tackles ex-NLC leader on gov’s media coverage

The Kebbi chapter of the Nigerian Union of Journalists has rejected claims by former NLC President Abdulwaheed Umar that the media failed to report the state's achievements adequately.

Feb 26 β€’ 17:11 UTC
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National & Local

Alcohol Sachet Ban: "No Work for Us, No Work for You" β€” NLC, FOBTOB Protesters Temporarily Block NAFDAC Lagos Office

Protesters from the Nigeria Labour Congress and the FOBTOB temporarily block access to NAFDAC's Lagos office, protesting against the agency's alcohol sachet ban enforcement.

Feb 26 β€’ 14:57 UTC
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2027: LP, NLC plan grassroots mobilisation, vow to avoid past mistakes

The Labour Party and the Nigeria Labour Congress are organizing grassroots mobilization efforts in preparation for the 2027 general elections.

Feb 25 β€’ 15:13 UTC
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National & Local

NLC, GENCOs clash over N6tn debt, N3tn bailout plan

The Nigeria Labour Congress and power generation companies are locked in a dispute over a N6 trillion debt and a proposed N3 trillion government bailout.

Feb 20 β€’ 13:49 UTC
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GenCos deny NLC’s β€˜extortion’ claims, warn of looming power crisis

Nigerian power generation companies rebut allegations of extortion by the Nigeria Labour Congress, expressing concerns over the potential for a power crisis in the country.

Feb 18 β€’ 16:10 UTC
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Ghana: NLC Secures Court Injunction Against Striking University Unions...but NEC Urges Members to Be Resolute

The National Labour Commission in Ghana has secured a court injunction against four striking university unions, declaring their strike illegal and requiring them to cease the action immediately.

Feb 16 β€’ 07:29 UTC
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NLC slams DisCos for classifying consumers into bands, threatens strike

The Nigeria Labour Congress has threatened an industrial strike over the poor performance of the country's electricity grid and discriminatory consumer billing practices.

Feb 15 β€’ 18:37 UTC
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National & Local

Abia deputy governor denies rift between LP, NLC

The Deputy Governor of Abia State, Ikechukwu Emetu, has refuted claims of a rift between the Labour Party and the Nigeria Labour Congress amid discussions about the party's leadership issues.

Feb 15 β€’ 07:10 UTC
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National & Local

South Africa: Corruption-Riddled Lottery Projects Incomplete Despite Promised R65-Million

Corruption and mismanagement have left numerous South African lottery-funded projects unfinished, despite a promised allocation of R65 million.

Feb 9 β€’ 07:09 UTC
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National & Local

Nigeria: Electoral Act - Akpabio Summons Emergency Sitting, Notable Nigerians Kick, NLC Warns

Nigeria's Senate President has called for an emergency session following widespread criticism of amendments to the Electoral Act concerning electronic transmission of results.

Feb 9 β€’ 05:30 UTC
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National & Local

Nigeria: Electoral Act - NLC Threatens Mass Action Over Senate's Rejection of Real-Time Transmission of Results

The Nigeria Labour Congress threatens mass protests against the Senate for rejecting real-time election result transmission, raising concerns about democracy in Nigeria.

Feb 9 β€’ 04:59 UTC
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National & Local

NLC threatens protests over Electoral Act amendment

The Nigeria Labour Congress warns of nationwide protests over confusion concerning amendments to the Electoral Act, especially regarding the electronic transmission of election results.

Feb 8 β€’ 16:09 UTC
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National & Local

Unionism: Respect court order, association tells NLC

The Senior Staff Association of Statutory Corporations and Government-Owned Companies has urged the Nigerian Labour Congress to respect a court order regarding a union dispute at the Industrial Training Fund.

Feb 5 β€’ 02:09 UTC
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National & Local

UPDATED: NLC, TUC, suspend protest in Abuja after meeting with Wike

Labour unions in Nigeria have called off protests in Abuja after a successful meeting with the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, instructing their members to return to work immediately.

Feb 3 β€’ 08:46 UTC
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National & Local

FCT police advise NLC against anti-Wike protest

The Federal Capital Territory Police have urged the Nigeria Labour Congress to postpone their planned protest in Abuja due to security threats and potential risks of infiltration by non-state actors.

Feb 3 β€’ 01:21 UTC
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National & Local

BREAKING: Court restrains NLC, TUC from planned FCT protest

A Nigerian court has issued an interim order preventing the Nigeria Labour Congress and Trade Union Congress from protesting in the Federal Capital Territory.

Feb 2 β€’ 18:55 UTC
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National & Local

Police urge NLC, TUC to reschedule Tuesday’s Abuja protest

The Federal Capital Territory Police Command has requested the Nigeria Labour Congress and Trade Union Congress to postpone their planned February 3 protest due to security concerns.

Feb 2 β€’ 14:10 UTC

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