The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), has insisted that the tariff plan hike approved by the government for telecoms operators in the country would not be allowed to stand. The NLC, in a statement on Monday, insisted that they are united in the stand against the hike. Henzodaily recalls the federal government, through the Nigerian Communications … Read more
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Osun Chapter, has instructed all members working in Local Government Areas (LGAs) to withdraw their services from Monday midnight. Mr Christopher Arapasopo, Osun NLC Chairman, issued the statement in response to the political tension following a Court of Appeal judgment in the state. He said NLC had observed the political … Read more
The Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) says it is a highly patriotic organisation considering the type of work and advocacy it does but regretted that the same people it fight for were usually used to fight it. The President of NLC, Mr Joe Ajaero, expressed this view in Abuja when he hosted in his office, Mr … Read more
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has called for the immediate reversal of the 50% telecommunications tariff hike and threatened to shutdown the operations of MTN, Airtel, and Glo if they refused. Mr Joe Ajaero, President of the NLC issued the threat and made this demand in a communique jointly signed with Mr Emmanuel Ugboaja, General … Read more
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) strongly condemned the recent 50% tariff hike by telecommunications companies and called for its immediate reversal to prevent severe economic consequences. Despite an agreement between the Federal Government, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), and telecom providers, companies have proceeded with the increase, prompting the NLC to issue a March 1 … Read more
The Private Telecommunications and Communications Senior Staff Association of Nigeria has described as commendable, Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) decision to suspend its Tuesday’s planned protest over approved 50 per cent increase in telecommunications tariffs. The association’s Secretary-General, Mr Abdullahi Okonu, told NAN in Lagos State that the union, as a major stakeholder, was knowledgeable about … Read more
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has suspended the nationwide mass rally scheduled for today Tuesday over the 50% hike on telecom services approved by the Nigeria Communications Commission (NCC). TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports NLC President, Comrade Joe Ajaero made this known on Monday night after the federal government met with labour union leaders with a view … Read more
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) said that stringent measures are in place to ensure that states and employers implement the national minimum wage and the consequential adjustment before the end of March. Mr Mohammed Ibrahim, President Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) said this at its one day National Leadership Retreat organised … Read more
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) on Wednesday warned that its members will commence a nationwide strike against the proposed 50 percent increase in telecom tariffs. TheNewsGuru reports that the threat by the organised labour followed announcement by Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) on January 20, 2025, that it has approved for telecom operators to … Read more
The National Association of Telecommunication Subscribers (NATCOMS) on Thursday disassociated itself from the industrial action being planned by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) to protest telecoms tariff hike. The President, NATCOMS, Mr Deolu Ogunbanjo, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos that the protest was uncalled for, as it would send … Read more