Nigeria: Nigeria Has No Electricity Sector Roadmap, Seeks Merger of Gas, Power Ministries - NLC
The Nigeria Labour Congress criticizes the absence of a structured roadmap for the country's electricity sector, attributing ongoing power crises to its systemic flaws.
NLC rejects N6tn power sector bailout, demands reform
The Nigeria Labour Congress has rejected a proposed N6 trillion bailout for power generation companies, advocating for structural reforms instead.
Fuel, food rebates βwould not bring downβ prices amid Iran war: economists
Economists suggest that proposed fuel and food rebates will not alleviate rising prices in Canada due to the ongoing war in Iran driving global energy costs higher.
Nigeria: NLC Demands Wage Increase to Cushion Effect of Rising Fuel Price
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) is pressing for an increase in wages and cost of living allowances to help workers cope with the rising prices of fuel and living expenses.
Nigeria: Fuel Price Hike - Labour Seeks Tax Relief
The Nigeria Labour Congress demands tax relief and other measures to alleviate the financial burden on citizens following a recent fuel price increase attributed to ongoing Middle Eastern conflicts.
US-Israel-Iran war: NLC demands tax relief, cost of living allowance
The Nigeria Labour Congress has urged the Federal Government to implement tax relief and allowances to mitigate the impact of rising petrol prices amid the ongoing Middle East crisis.
NLC applauds FG over new 100% gratuity scheme
The Nigeria Labour Congress has praised the government's approval of a new gratuity scheme for retiring federal civil servants.
APCβs 30 governors canβt intimidate me from presidential poll β Obi
Peter Obi, the Labour Party's 2023 presidential candidate, asserts that he will not be intimidated by the All Progressives Congress's control of 30 governors as he plans to run for the 2027 presidential election.
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.
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.
Nigeria: Nigerian Workers' Union Declares Support for Cuba, Condemns U.S. Blockade
The Nigerian Workers' Union, represented by the Nigeria Labour Congress, has voiced support for Cuba and condemned the U.S. blockade at a solidarity conference in Abuja.
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.
GenCos deny NLCβs βextortionβ 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.
Nigeria: 2027 - I Will Contest for President - Peter Obi
Peter Obi announces his candidacy for the 2027 presidential election in Nigeria under the African Democratic Congress, claiming he left the Labour Party due to recognition issues by the electoral commission.
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.
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.
Lord Mandelson asked to testify in US Epstein investigation
Lord Mandelson has been called to testify before the US Congress regarding his connections to Jeffrey Epstein.
2027: Oyo LP members, others defect to ADC
Several members of the Labour Party and other political parties in Oyo State have defected to the African Democratic Congress, asserting their belief in the ADCβs internal democracy.
Nigeria: Electoral Bill Controversy - Labour Threatens Mass Action As Senate Holds Emergency Sitting Tuesday
The Nigeria Labour Congress has threatened mass action if the Senate does not legalize real-time transmission of election results.
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.
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.
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.
Strike: Union drops suit as Wike pledges no workersβ victimization
The organized labor has agreed to withdraw all legal actions and cease industrial action in the Federal Capital Territory after Minister Nyesom Wike assured there would be no worker victimization following the recent strike.
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.
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.
Police urge NLC, TUC to reschedule Tuesdayβs 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.