The Trade Union Congress (TUC) has urged the Federal Government to introduce a “production subsidy” for the Dangote Refinery and modular refineries as part of efforts to reduce the soaring cost of petrol across Nigeria. TUC President, Festus Osifo, made the proposal during an appearance on Channels Television’s Politics Today, arguing that the government should channel…
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…
The National Industrial Court, presided over by Justice Emmanuel Subilim, has issued an interim order restraining the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC), Trade Union Congress (TUC), and three other parties from engaging in any strike or protest. The ruling followed an ex-parte application filed by FCT Minister Nyesom Wike and the FCT Administration, citing violations of…
The Trade Union Congress (TUC) has called on the Federal Government and state governments to urgently review and enhance workers’ allowances as a temporary relief measure to cushion the impact of persistent inflation and rising living costs, pending the full implementation of a new National Minimum Wage in 2027. The labour centre warned that Nigerian…
The Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) has commended President Bola Tinubu and the nation’s security agencies for securing the release of the remaining students abducted from a boarding school in Niger State, describing the development as a major relief for parents and the country at large. The President of the TUC, Festus Osifo, gave…
The Trade Union Congress (TUC) has issued a strong warning to the Federal Government over its planned 5% tax on petroleum products, calling it “economic wickedness” against already struggling Nigerians. In a statement signed by President General Festus Osifo and Secretary General N.A. Toro, the union rejected the proposed levy, saying: “Workers and citizens are…
The Trade Union Congress (TUC) has intervened in the viral case of a corps member who was reportedly threatened by National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) officials for criticizing President Bola Tinubu’s administration. TUC President, Festus Osifo, weighed in on the controversial issue of a corps member allegedly threatened by National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) officials…
In order to continue the conversation over a new minimum wage for Nigerian workers, President Bola Tinubu is scheduled to meet with the leadership of Organised Labour. The Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting on Monday included a discussion of the new minimum wage, according to Mohammed Idris, Minister of Information and National Orientation. In order…
President Bola Tinubu has assured Organised Labour that an executive bill on the new national minimum wage for workers will soon be sent to the National Assembly for passage. “In this spirit, we have negotiated in good faith and with open arms with Organised Labour on a new national minimum wage. We shall soon send…
