We’ll continue to be friends, Makinde assures Labour unions
Governor of Oyo State, ‘Seyi Makinde, on Monday, assured the workers in the state that his administration would sustain the cordial relationship between itself and the Labour unions, which…
Workers’ Day: Kebbi releases N2.4bn for gratuities and leave allowance
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC)Â has commended the Kebbi State Government for releasing N2.4 billion as part payment of gratuities and leave grants for junior staff. Malam Umar Alhassan, the…
Minimum wage deadline: Labour promises showdown in defaulting states
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has directed state councils to await directive to engage state governors who fails to meet the Dec. 31 deadline implementation of the minimum wage. It…
Minimum Wage: NLC promises New Year shocker for non-complying Governors
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) says states that are yet to implement the new minimum wage will get a shocker by January in the form of a not too friendly…
Abducted NLC chairman regains freedom after six days
The Chairman of Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Cross River chapter, Mr Ben Ukpepi, has regained freedom from his abductors after six days. Ukpepi, who was released on Sunday evening  was…
No agreement yet on minimum wage percentage increase – Labour
The President, Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) Dr Ayuba Wabba, has described as mere speculation, reports of agreement to a 20 per cent and 13.5 per cent consequential adjustments for workers…
Labour protests abuse of workers’ rights by Ngige, insists on right to picket
The Organised Labour on Monday protested the infringement of workers’ rights by Sen. Chris Ngige, Minister of Labour and Employment. Mr Ayuba Wabba, President, Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) said the…
WORKERS’ DAY: Delta will pay N30,000 minimum wage – Okowa
As workers all over the world mark Workers’ Day, Delta State Governor, Dr Ifeanyi Okowa, has described labour unions as great defenders of the welfare of workers. The governor who…
Minimum Wage: Labour urges FG to begin implementation before May 1
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) wants the Federal Government to commence the implementation of the new National Minimum Wage for workers in the country before the May Day Celebration. Mr…
PDP was irresponsible with Nigeria’s money for 16 years – Buhari
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) still owes Nigerians explanation on how it expended the humongous resources that accrued to the country from oil sales between 1999 and 2014, President Muhammadu…