The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) on Tuesday disrupted flight operations at the Lagos airport, leaving passengers scheduled to travel on an Air Peace flight stranded. The disruption reportedly began around 5:00 a.m. after the Zulu Terminal gate was locked, preventing passengers from accessing the terminal. An Air Peace flight scheduled to depart at 6:30 a.m….
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has declared the current N70,000 national minimum wage inadequate, describing it as a “poverty wage,” and has called on workers nationwide to prepare for fresh negotiations for a living wage. Speaking at the opening of the 2026 NLC Rain School in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, NLC President Joe Ajaero urged…
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has dismissed the proposed ₦100,000 national minimum wage being considered by state governors, insisting that Nigerian workers deserve significantly higher pay to cope with the country’s harsh economic realities. Speaking in reaction to comments by the Chairman of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum and Governor of Kwara State, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, NLC…
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has called on the Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA) to fully comply with the ruling of the International Court of Justice (ICJ), which affirmed workers’ right to embark on strike action under international labour standards. Reacting to comments made by NECA’s Director-General, Adewale-Smatt Oyerinde, who argued that strike action must…
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has expressed concern over Nigeria’s worsening economic and security situation, saying millions of citizens are facing severe hardship due to policies that have deepened poverty and insecurity across the country. In its Eid-el-Kabir message signed by NLC President, Joe Ajaero, the labour union stated that Nigerian workers and ordinary citizens…
The Lagos State chapter of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has urged the state government to raise the minimum wage from N85,000 to N225,000. Speaking during the International Workers’ Day celebration at Mobolaji Johnson Arena, the state NLC Chairperson, Funmilayo Sessi, said the proposed increase is necessary in light of rising inflation and the high cost of living in Lagos….
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has rejected the Federal Government’s proposed ₦6 trillion bailout for power generation companies (GenCos), describing it as a temporary fix that fails to tackle the country’s deep-rooted electricity challenges. NLC President, Joe Ajaero, criticised the power sector as a persistent burden on Nigerians, accusing political elites and industry players of…
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has called for an immediate and thorough review of the country’s power sector, citing persistent inefficiencies and rising energy poverty. The call was made by NLC President, Comrade Joe Ajaero, during the National Union of Electricity Employees (NUEE) annual conference of women and youth in Abuja over the weekend. Key…
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has warned of possible nationwide protests and election boycotts over what it described as confusion and conflicting signals from the Senate regarding amendments to the Electoral Act, particularly on the electronic transmission of election results. In a statement issued on Sunday, NLC President, Joe Ajaero, accused the Senate of creating…
Labour unions have instructed their members and affiliates under the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) payroll to resume work with immediate effect. The directive, contained in a joint circular issued on Tuesday by the Trade Union Congress (TUC) and the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), followed a marathon conciliatory meeting between the unions and FCT Minister…
