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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,…

NUPENG Condemns Oshiomhole for ‘Distorting Labour Laws’, Declares Him Persona Non Grata

NUPENG Condemns Oshiomhole for ‘Distorting Labour Laws’, Declares Him Persona Non Grata

The Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) has condemned recent remarks by Senator Adams Oshiomhole on national television, describing them as a distortion of labour laws and an attack on workers’ fundamental…

EXCLUSIVE: Due Process Key to Resolving Dangote Refinery Labour Standoff, Say Analysts

EXCLUSIVE: Due Process Key to Resolving Dangote Refinery Labour Standoff, Say Analysts

The ongoing dispute between Dangote Petroleum & Petrochemicals and the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) has drawn expert concerns over workers’ rights, adherence to due process, and the potential impact…

Civil Servants Union Backs TUC, PENGASSAN in Clash with Dangote Refinery over Workers’ Rights

Civil Servants Union Backs TUC, PENGASSAN in Clash with Dangote Refinery over Workers’ Rights

The Association of Senior Civil Servants of Nigeria (ASCSN) has accused the management of Dangote Refinery of trampling on workers’ rights through arbitrary dismissals and anti-labour practices. In a statement on Monday, ASCSN National President,…

FG Defends New Labour Policy, Assures Workers’ Rights Protection

FG Defends New Labour Policy, Assures Workers’ Rights Protection

The Federal Government has assured organised labour that the newly approved National Industrial Relations Policy (NIRP) will protect workers’ rights, improve productivity, and strengthen the economy, despite opposition from labour unions. Minister of Labour and…

Wabba Urges Unions to Build Financial Independence to Defend Workers’ Rights

Wabba Urges Unions to Build Financial Independence to Defend Workers’ Rights

The former President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Mr. Ayuba Wabba, has emphasised the urgent need for Nigerian labour unions to become financially independent in order to more effectively defend workers’ rights. Wabba made…