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…
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,…
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…
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…
The Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) has accused Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, of violating the country’s labour laws by dismissing workers who attempted to unionise and replacing them with foreign nationals. In an interview with…
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has directed all its affiliate unions to begin immediate mobilisation for a possible nationwide strike against the Dangote Group over the dismissal of workers at its refinery. The directive, contained…
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has called for an independent investigation into the recent fire at the United Bank for Africa (UBA) Afriland building in Lagos and other recurring market infernos in the state, insisting…
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has called for an upward review of the national minimum wage, insisting that the current N70,000 is no longer sustainable amid rising inflation and the soaring cost of living. In…
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has declared solidarity with the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) in its dispute with the Dangote Group, accusing the conglomerate of anti-union practices, unfair labour treatment…
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has urged governments across the country to emulate Imo State’s implementation of a ₦104,000 minimum wage for workers. NLC President, Joe Ajaero, made the call on Thursday in Abuja at…
