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NLC Urges Federal Government to Enforce ₦70,000 Minimum Wage Nationwide

NLC Urges Federal Government to Enforce ₦70,000 Minimum Wage Nationwide

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has urged the Federal Government to urgently address workers’ wages and ensure the full implementation of the new national minimum wage, warning that delays and uneven compliance are worsening economic…

NLC warns workers will resist unjust tax reforms ahead of 2026 rollout

NLC warns workers will resist unjust tax reforms ahead of 2026 rollout

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has vowed to resist any tax system it says marginalises workers ahead of the Federal Government’s planned implementation of new tax reforms on January 1, 2026. The labour union said…

Inflation, Hardship: NLC Demands Urgent Wage Review in 2026

Inflation, Hardship: NLC Demands Urgent Wage Review in 2026

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has demanded an “urgent” review of workers’ wages in 2026, citing escalating inflation and worsening economic hardship across the country. In his New Year address to workers on Wednesday, the…

NLC Endorses Federal Government’s Mandatory Drug Testing for Public Service Applicants

NLC Endorses Federal Government’s Mandatory Drug Testing for Public Service Applicants

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has endorsed the Federal Government’s directive mandating pre-employment drug testing for all prospective public service employees. The policy, announced on 22 December in Abuja, will apply across all Ministries, Departments,…

Hardship: NLC Calls for Unity and Collective Action Among Workers

Hardship: NLC Calls for Unity and Collective Action Among Workers

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has urged Nigerian workers to remain united and take collective action as the surest path to overcoming the country’s worsening economic hardship. The NLC President, Comrade Joe Ajaero, made the…

NLC Warns of Deepening Financial Insecurity as Nigerian Workers Struggle to Survive

NLC Warns of Deepening Financial Insecurity as Nigerian Workers Struggle to Survive

The Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) has raised the alarm over what it described as worsening financial insecurity confronting Nigerian workers, warning that low incomes, surging inflation, and weak social support systems are pushing many into…

Federal Workers Forum Backs NLC’s 17 December Nationwide Protest

Federal Workers Forum Backs NLC’s 17 December Nationwide Protest

The Federal Workers Forum (FWF) has declared its full support for the planned nationwide protest by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), describing the action as a “national assignment” critical to the country’s survival. In a…

NLC Draws a Line: Workers Mobilise for Nationwide Protest After Kebbi School Attacks

NLC Draws a Line: Workers Mobilise for Nationwide Protest After Kebbi School Attacks

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has announced plans to hold a nationwide protest on 17 December over rising insecurity in the country, insisting that workers’ safety and citizens’ security remain top priorities. The announcement was…

NLC Warns of Poor Enforcement as Fewer Than 30% of Employers Comply With Compensation Law

NLC Warns of Poor Enforcement as Fewer Than 30% of Employers Comply With Compensation Law

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has criticised the poor level of compliance with the Employee Compensation Act (ECA), warning that millions of workers remain unprotected despite contributing to a government-backed social security scheme designed to…

NLC Declares Full Support for JOHESU Strike, Warns FG of Nationwide Solidarity Action

NLC Declares Full Support for JOHESU Strike, Warns FG of Nationwide Solidarity Action

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) on Tuesday in Abuja declared full support for the indefinite strike embarked upon by the Joint Health Sector Unions (JOHESU) over the Federal Government’s delay in implementing their salary agreement.…