TUC Claims Credit for Three-Year Minimum Wage Deal
By Chinedu Echianu The Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) has said it played a major role in securing the three-year lifespan of the N70,000 national minimum wage, instead of the five-year period initially contemplated during negotiations with the Federal Government. TUC President, Engr. Festus Osifo, disclosed this in Abuja at a world press conference, […]
TUC: Naira Grossly Undervalued
By Chinedu Echianu The Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) has called on the Federal Government to take decisive steps to strengthen the naira, arguing that the currency remains grossly undervalued despite its recent relative stability against the US dollar. TUC President, Engr. Festus Osifo, made the call in Abuja at a world press conference, […]
NLC, ITUC-Africa Mobilise Against Illicit Financial Flows
By Chinedu Echianu The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), in collaboration with the International Trade Union Confederation-Africa (ITUC-Africa) and the Solidarity Centre, is set to convene a multi-stakeholder meeting aimed at strengthening trade union action against kleptocracy and illicit financial flows in Nigeria. The meeting, scheduled for August 12 to 15, 2026, will take place in […]
NLC: Illicit Financial Flows, Kleptocracy Threaten Social Protection in Nigeria
By Chinedu Echianu The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has raised concerns that illicit financial flows and kleptocracy are weakening Nigeria’s ability to finance and implement effective social protection programmes across the country. The warning was issued at the opening of the second phase of a five-day Transform Leadership and Capacity Building Training on social protection […]
NLC Defends ₦1M Minimum Wage, Says Corruption Drives Poverty
By Chinedu Echianu The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has blamed corruption and successive governments’ failure to prioritise workers’ welfare for the rising poverty level in the country, insisting that wages are not responsible for Nigeria’s economic challenges. Deputy General Secretary of the NLC, Benson Upah, stated this in an interview with newsmen while defending organised […]
ITUC-Africa Warns Nigeria Over Labour Rights Violations
By: Chinedu Echianu The African Regional Organisation of the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC-Africa) has warned that Nigeria risks further reputational damage and reduced investment prospects if it fails to address unresolved labour rights violations raised before the International Labour Organization (ILO). Speaking on the sidelines of the 114th International Labour Conference in Geneva, ITUC-Africa […]
Ajaero Decries Persecution of Nigerian Workers
By Chinedu Echianu President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Joe Ajaero, has accused Nigerian authorities of subjecting workers and labour leaders to intimidation, arrests, harassment and other forms of persecution for demanding better wages and working conditions. Speaking in Oslo, Norway, while receiving the prestigious Arthur Svensson International Award on Wednesday, Ajaero said defending […]
NECA Clarifies ICJ Opinion on Right to Strike
By Chinedu Echianu The Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA) has clarified that the recent advisory opinion of the International Court of Justice (ICJ) on workers’ right to strike under International Labour Organization (ILO) Convention 87 is neither a binding judgment nor a ruling, but an interpretation intended to guide further discussions among ILO constituents. The […]
Labour Movement Mourns as Nigerian Delegate Dies at ILO Conference
By Chinedu Echianu GENEVA, Switzerland — The Nigerian labour movement has been thrown into mourning following the death of Comrade Domingo Michael Adeleke, Chairman of the Lagos State Joint Negotiating Council (JNC), during the ongoing 114th Session of the International Labour Conference (ILC) in Geneva. Adeleke died on Tuesday after a brief illness while participating […]
NLC, TUC Threaten Nationwide Stay-at-Home Over Rising Insecurity
By Chinedu Echianu GENEVA, SWITZERLAND — The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) have threatened to direct workers across the country to stay at home if the worsening insecurity in Nigeria continues unchecked, warning that workers can no longer be expected to risk their lives simply to earn a living. The […]