The Lagos State Chapter of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has said that workers of the state-owned broadcast stations are entitled to the new minimum wage and should be paid the wage. The Chairman of the chapter, Mrs Funmi Sessi, made the assertion during a protest by the workers, on Monday in Lagos. NAN reports … Read more
A Professor of Accounting and Financial Development, Prof. Godwin Oyedokun, has urged the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) to ensure its members understand the basics of the Tax Reform Bill. Oyedokun, who lectures at Lead City University, Ibadan, gave the advice at a Dialogue on the “Tax Reform Bill” organised by NLC on Saturday. … Read more
The Chairman of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms, Taiwo Oyedele, has assured the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) that the welfare of workers was protected in the bills. Henzodaily reported that NLC demanded the withdrawal of the bills from the National Assembly for more consultation. In a statement on his X handle … 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 immediate withdrawal of the Tax Reform Bills submitted by President Bola Tinubu to the National Assembly, citing the need for broader stakeholder engagement before passage. The congress, in its New Year message to Nigerians on Monday, also urged governments at all levels to prioritize citizens’ welfare … Read more
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Lagos Council, has lauded Dangote Refinery over the recent slash in fuel price, describing it as a timely economic relief for Nigerians. The NLC State Chairman, Funmi Sessi, who made the commendation in a statement on Wednesday, said that Dangote Refinery came at the right time. Sessi expressed … Read more
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has called on the Federal Government to immediately intervene in the issue of cash scarcity across the country. Mr Joe Ajaero, NLC President said this in a communique he jointly signed with Mr Emmanuel Ugboaja, General Secretary of NLC on Thursday in Abuja. The communique was issued at … Read more
Workers have grounded activities in all the six (6) area councils of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) after commencing an indefinite strike on December 1. TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports FCT Minister, Mr Nyesom Wike has maintained deafening silence as the indefinite strike enters Day 8 on Sunday. It was learnt that pregnant women, some … Read more
The police command in Edo has ordered an investigation into the circumstances that caused the death of Comrade Kaduna Eboigbodin, a former Chairman of NLC at a police checkpoint in Benin City. The command Spokesman, SP Moses Yamu, said the Commissioner of Police, Umoru P. Ozigi gave the order on Wednesday. Sources said the incident … 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