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NLC Gives FG Four Weeks to End Tertiary Education Crisis or Face Nationwide Strike

NLC Gives FG Four Weeks to End Tertiary Education Crisis or Face Nationwide Strike

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has issued a four-week ultimatum to the Federal Government to resolve all outstanding issues in the tertiary education sector or face a nationwide workers’ strike. NLC President, Joe Ajaero, disclosed…

NLC Faults FG’s “No Work, No Pay” Policy, Says “No Pay, No Work” Is Fairer

NLC Faults FG’s “No Work, No Pay” Policy, Says “No Pay, No Work” Is Fairer

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has condemned the Federal Government’s enforcement of the “No Work, No Pay” policy, insisting that a fairer principle would be “No Pay, No Work.” NLC President, Joe Ajaero, made this…

NLC, ILO Push for Workers’ Representation in Climate Decision-Making Ahead of COP30

NLC, ILO Push for Workers’ Representation in Climate Decision-Making Ahead of COP30

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the International Labour Organisation (ILO) have renewed their call for workers to be actively included in national and global climate governance frameworks. The call was made on Wednesday in…

NLC Calls on FG to Engage in Dialogue Over ASUU Dispute

NLC Calls on FG to Engage in Dialogue Over ASUU Dispute

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has called on the Federal Government to embrace dialogue rather than intimidation in resolving its ongoing dispute with the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU). Speaking in an interview with…

NLC Warns Federal Government Against Intimidating ASUU Over Ongoing Strike

NLC Warns Federal Government Against Intimidating ASUU Over Ongoing Strike

The President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Comrade Joe Ajaero, has warned the Federal Government against attempts to intimidate the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) over its ongoing two-week warning strike. Speaking on…

NLC Calls for Tech Tax to Fund Retraining of Workers Displaced by AI

NLC Calls for Tech Tax to Fund Retraining of Workers Displaced by AI

The President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Comrade Joe Ajaero, has called for a tax on the profits of technology giants and automated industries to fund large-scale retraining and upskilling programmes for workers at…

Every Worker Deserves Protection, Whether Casual or Permanent — NLC Chair Sessi

Every Worker Deserves Protection, Whether Casual or Permanent — NLC Chair Sessi

Comrade Agnes Funmi Sessi is the Chairperson of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Lagos State Council, and a member of the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU). Elected first in 2019 and re-elected unopposed…

NLC Accuses Courts of Bias in Labour Cases, Calls for Fairer Judicial Process

NLC Accuses Courts of Bias in Labour Cases, Calls for Fairer Judicial Process

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has criticised what it described as a growing trend of courts swiftly issuing injunctions and ex parte orders to restrain workers from pursuing their legitimate demands. NLC President, Joe Ajaero,…

NLC Slams Shettima Over Dangote Remarks, Warns Against Undermining Labour Laws

NLC Slams Shettima Over Dangote Remarks, Warns Against Undermining Labour Laws

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has criticised Vice President Kashim Shettima for describing the Dangote Group as a “national asset”, saying the remark undermines the rule of law and workers’ rights in Nigeria. In a…

NLC Renews Call for Justice, End to Workplace Exploitation

NLC Renews Call for Justice, End to Workplace Exploitation

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has renewed its demand for justice and fair treatment of workers as the world marks the 2025 Decent Work Day. NLC President, Mr. Joe Ajaero, said in a statement issued…