NLC Petitions ILO Over Delegates’ Sponsorship
By Chinedu Echianu The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has formally petitioned the Credentials Committee of the International Labour Organisation (ILO), accusing the Federal Government of repeatedly failing to sponsor duly nominated workers’ delegates to the annual International Labour Conference (ILC) in Geneva, Switzerland. In a complaint dated June 5, 2026, and signed by the NLC […]
NLC Tackles NECA Over ICJ Ruling on Right to Strike
By Chinedu Echianu The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has described the recent ruling of the International Court of Justice affirming workers’ right to strike under Convention 87 as a landmark victory for workers globally, accusing the Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA) of attempting to weaken the decision through “adversarial interpretation.”The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has […]
NLC Demands Immediate Action Over Oyo School Abductions
By Chinedu Echianu The President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) Joe Ajaero, has called on governments at all levels and security agencies to urgently address the worsening security situation in the country following the abduction of pupils and teachers in Oyo State. In a statement issued on Wednesday, Ajaero expresses concern over the kidnapping […]
Sokoto Labour Unions Endorse Governor Aliyu for Second Term
By Zainab Bakare The Organised labour in Sokoto State, comprising the Nigeria Labour Congress and the Trade Union Congress has endorsed Ahmed Aliyu for a second term in 2027. The endorsement was announced on Friday during the International Workers’ Day in Sokoto. The state chairman of the NLC, Abdullahi Jungle, said the decision was based […]
May Day: Workers Decry Insecurity, Soaring Costs
By Chinedu Echianu Nigerian workers marked the International Workers’ Day 2026, raising concerns over insecurity, inflation, and declining real wages across the country. At Eagle Square, workers used the annual celebration to draw attention to a widening gap between government assurances and everyday economic realities. Journalists and civil servants alike said rising costs and economic […]
Easter: NLC Urges Leaders to Prioritise Citizens’ Welfare
By Chinedu Echianu The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has called on political leaders to prioritise the welfare of citizens and embrace selfless service, citing worsening economic conditions facing workers across the country. In an Easter message, NLC President, Joe Ajaero, says the period should serve as a time for reflection on leadership and governance, stressing […]
NLC Criticizes Power Sector Failures, Demands New Electricity Road Map
By Chinedu Echianu The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has criticised the state of Nigeria’s electricity sector, describing more than a decade of privatisation as a failure that has worsened energy access for citizens and businesses and demanded a new road map for the sector. In a statement issued on Sunday by its President Joe Ajaero, […]
NLC Threatens Mass Action Over Electoral Act Amendment
By Chinedu Echianu The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has warned of possible mass action or a total boycott of future elections if the Senate fails to clearly mandate real-time electronic transmission of election results in the ongoing amendment of the Electoral Act. In a press release Sunday, signed by its President, Comrade Joe Ajaero, the […]
Labour Unions to Protest at FCDA in Support of Fct Workers
By Chinedu Echianu The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) have announced plans to stage a peaceful solidarity protest march to the Federal Capital Development Authority (FCDA) on Tuesday, February 3, in support of members of the Joint Union Action Committee (JUAC). The planned rally, according to the two […]
NLC, TUC Back FCT Workers, Insist Strike Continues Despite Court Order
By Chinedu Echianu The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) have declared their full support for workers of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) insisting that the ongoing strike will continue until the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, engages workers in negotiations. A statement, jointly signed by Benson […]