Category: Labour
Organized Labour to Begin Renegotiation of National Minimum Wage in July 2026
Geneva, Switzerland — The Organized Labour movement in Nigeria, comprising the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC), has announced plans to commence negotiations for a new National Minimum Wage in July 2026. The announcement was made during a joint press conference held on the sidelines of the 114th International Labour Conference…
KNSG refutes N1.8bn mismanagement allegations against former HoS, orders refund to workers
Kano, Nigeria — May 4, 2026 The Kano State Government has dismissed allegations of N1.8 billion mismanagement against the immediate past Head of Service, Abdullahi Musa, describing the claims as misinformation. The Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Umar Farouk Ibrahim, clarified the issue following a directive by Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf to investigate the…
President Of The Senate Commends Resilience Of Nigerian Workers
Abuja, Nigeria — May 1, 2026 President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has congratulated Nigerian workers on the occasion of International Workers’ Day 2026, commending their resilience, hard work, and patriotism in the face of economic challenges. In his May Day message, Akpabio described workers as the true heroes of Nigeria’s democracy and the driving…
Induction Programme for Ambassador-Designates Opens in Abuja
Abuja, Nigeria Monday, April 27, 2026 An induction programme for newly appointed ambassador-designates has commenced in Abuja, with more than 40 envoys participating ahead of their deployment to various countries. The programme, organised by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, is designed to prepare the diplomats for their roles in representing Nigeria’s interests abroad. President Bola…
LagRide Drivers Threaten Nationwide Protest Over Alleged Exploitation
Lagos, Nigeria – Drivers operating under Lagos State’s government-backed ride-hailing platform, LagRide, have issued a seven-day ultimatum to management, threatening to cripple operations with mass protests over alleged systemic exploitation and operational failures. The Amalgamated Union of App-Based Transporters of Nigeria (AUATON) escalated the crisis on Thursday, March 27, 2025, by publicly detailing grievances that…
Organised Labour Threatens Total Shutdown Over Zamfara’s N70,000 Minimum Wage Violations
Unions issue 14-day ultimatum, demand reinstatement of sacked workers Tensions escalated in Zamfara State on Tuesday as the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC) delivered a stern two-week ultimatum to the state government, demanding full compliance with the N70,000 minimum wage law or face a total paralysis of government operations. Core Grievances…
Federal Workers Face Salary Deductions After December 2024 Overpayment Error, Says AGF
The Office of the Accountant General of the Federation (OAGF) has announced that federal workers will face salary deductions to recover overpayments made in December 2024 due to a system error. In a statement issued on Friday and signed by the Director of Press and Public Relations, Bawa Mokwa, the OAGF explained that the overpayments…
Labour Union Rejects Telecom Tariff Hike, Plans Nationwide Protest
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has vehemently opposed the recent approval by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) to increase telecommunications tariffs by 50%, the first such hike in over a decade. The union has branded this move as “insensitive” and “unjustifiable” in light of the ongoing economic difficulties that Nigerians are enduring. In response, the…
Details Emerge on Why NLC President Ajaero Was Arrested, Detained by DSS
The Department of State Services (DSS) has shed light on the reasons behind the recent arrest and detention of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) President, Comrade Joe Ajaero. According to sources within the agency, Ajaero was detained after failing to honour an official invitation extended to him by the DSS, which was related to a…
FG Bows to Pressure as DSS Releases NLC President from Detention
The Federal Government has yielded to pressure following the release of Comrade Joe Ajaero, the President of the National Labour Congress (NLC), from the custody of the Department of State Services (DSS). Ajaero’s release came after mounting pleas, threats, and protests from the NLC, who condemned his detention as unjust and vowed to take further…