The brewing tension between the Federal Government and the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has taken a dramatic turn, as the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) on Monday issued a stern warning to President Bola Tinubu’s administration, threatening a nationwide showdown if the grievances of university lecturers are not addressed within days.In a strongly wordedContinueContinue reading “TENSION LOOMS: NLC THREATENS NATIONWIDE SHOWDOWN AS TINUBU GOVERNMENT, ASUU FACE-OFF OVER UNPAID DEMANDS”
Category Archives: LABOR/WORKERS’ RIGHT
BREAKING: NLC Demands Fresh Review Of ₦70,000 Minimum Wage, Says It Can’t Match Soaring Inflation
The National Labour Congress (NLC) has reignited the national debate on workers’ welfare, insisting that the recently approved ₦70,000 minimum wage is no longer realistic in today’s harsh economic climate.In a statement posted on its official X handle, the NLC declared that the wage benchmark—initially celebrated as a victory for Nigerian workers—has already been erodedContinueContinue reading “BREAKING: NLC Demands Fresh Review Of ₦70,000 Minimum Wage, Says It Can’t Match Soaring Inflation”
“We Are Dying in Silence”: National Industrial Court Staff Cry Out Over Wage Disparities, Toxic Work Conditions, Appeal to Tinubu, CJN for Urgent Rescue
A staff member of the National Industrial Court of Nigeria (NICN) has raised an alarming cry for help, decrying the court’s management over persistent poor working conditions, hazardous work environments, and glaring salary disparities. In a bold and emotionally charged statement, the worker accused the institution—ironically mandated to defend labour rights—of grossly neglecting the welfareContinueContinue reading ““We Are Dying in Silence”: National Industrial Court Staff Cry Out Over Wage Disparities, Toxic Work Conditions, Appeal to Tinubu, CJN for Urgent Rescue”
Judiciary in Crisis: JUSUN Declares Indefinite Nationwide Strike Over Unpaid Wages and Broken Promises
In a bold and unprecedented move, the Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN), Federal High Court Chapter, has declared an indefinite nationwide strike, sending shockwaves across the country’s legal and political landscape. The industrial action, scheduled to commence Monday, June 2, stems from the federal government’s persistent failure to honor critical financial agreements made withContinueContinue reading “Judiciary in Crisis: JUSUN Declares Indefinite Nationwide Strike Over Unpaid Wages and Broken Promises”
Nationwide Showdown: Federal Workers Declare Indefinite Protest Over Unpaid Wage Awards, Arrears Under Tinubu Administration
In a powerful display of growing discontent, the Federal Workers Forum (FWF) has declared a nationwide protest beginning Monday, May 26, 2025, over the Bola Tinubu administration’s failure to fulfill its wage award promises and settle outstanding arrears.In a statement issued Saturday, the forum lambasted the federal government for what it described as “institutional neglect,ContinueContinue reading “Nationwide Showdown: Federal Workers Declare Indefinite Protest Over Unpaid Wage Awards, Arrears Under Tinubu Administration”
Fury at the Federal Secretariats: Nigerian Workers Launch Indefinite Strike Over Unpaid Wage Awards
In a bold and unprecedented move, federal workers under the aegis of the Federal Workers Forum (FWF) have commenced an indefinite nationwide strike, ignited from Ibadan, the capital of Oyo State, over the non-payment of five months’ wage award arrears by the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.The protest, which erupted on Tuesday, saw aContinueContinue reading “Fury at the Federal Secretariats: Nigerian Workers Launch Indefinite Strike Over Unpaid Wage Awards”
Mass Sack at Kaduna Electric: CDWR Calls for Nationwide Action as Workers Declare Indefinite Strike
The Campaign for Democratic and Workers’ Rights (CDWR) has issued a scathing condemnation of Kaduna Electric’s decision to lay off 900 workers, describing the move as a brazen attack on workers’ rights and a violation of labour laws.The mass dismissal, which the management claims is part of a “right-sizing” exercise, has triggered an uproar withinContinueContinue reading “Mass Sack at Kaduna Electric: CDWR Calls for Nationwide Action as Workers Declare Indefinite Strike”
Soaring Petrol Prices Render N70,000 Minimum Wage Ineffective, NLC Laments
In a statement made via its official X (formerly Twitter) handle, the Vanguard Newspaper highlighted a bold declaration by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), stating that the recent surge in petrol prices has effectively rendered the proposed N70,000 minimum wage useless.The NLC expressed deep concerns over the economic reality faced by millions of Nigerian workers,ContinueContinue reading “Soaring Petrol Prices Render N70,000 Minimum Wage Ineffective, NLC Laments”
NLC Demands Swift Implementation of New Minimum Wage, Calls for President’s Release
In a strong message of defiance, the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) has taken to its official X handle to amplify its call for the immediate implementation of the newly agreed National Minimum Wage. Accompanied by a bold image reading, “Implement The New National Minimum Wage Now!!! We cannot be Silenced… Release NLC President Now!”, theContinueContinue reading “NLC Demands Swift Implementation of New Minimum Wage, Calls for President’s Release”
Senate President Akpabio Affirms: New Minimum Wage Extends to All Domestic Workers
As the nation continues to deliberate on the newly approved minimum wage, Senate President Godswill Akpabio has clarified that the updated wage applies to every worker across Nigeria. This inclusive approach ensures that domestic staff such as maids, drivers, and gatemen are also entitled to the newly established minimum wage of N70,000. In his statement,ContinueContinue reading “Senate President Akpabio Affirms: New Minimum Wage Extends to All Domestic Workers”
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