The Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) has urged subscribers to reject the proposed 50 percent hike in telecom tariffs by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) in collaboration with telecom operators. Henzodaily reports that the Federal Government approved a 50 percent increase after operators initially requested a 100 percent increase. The hike, which is the first in … Read more
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has called on the Federal Government to prioritise social dialogue in 2025. The NLC president, Mr Joe Ajaero, made the call in a New Year message released on Wednesday in Abuja. His message was entitled: ” In 2025, Hope is our Collective Resolve.” Ajaero urged the Federal Government … Read more
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has called for the suspension of the tax bill currently before the National Assembly, emphasizing the need for more inclusive consultations with Nigerian workers. In a statement issued on Thursday in Abuja, NLC President, Joe Ajaero, alongside General Secretary, Emmanuel Ugboaja, highlighted the deepening crisis during the National Executive Council … Read more
President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Joe Ajaero, has warned the Governor of Edo State, Monday Okpebholo to steer off Labour matters in the state. Ajaero cautioned the governor against picking fights with the union. He urged him to set his priorities straight and focus on governance. The warning comes on the heels of … Read more
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) President, Joe Ajaero, has said the union had the most turbulent experience in 2024. Henzodaily reports that Ajaero made this known on Monday while Speaking in Abuja, stating that the organised labour faced threats and intimidation aimed at weakening the institution but have been largely unsuccessful. According to Ajaero, the protection of workers … Read more
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has described 2024 as the most challenging for workers in the country. Mr Joe Ajaero, the NLC President, said this at the 2024 “Harmattan School” on Monday in Abuja, with theme “Trade unions and the Quest for a New Social Contract”. The Harmattan School, an annual event organised … Read more