NLC General Secretary Emmanuel Ugboaja Dies at 60
By Chinedu Echianu The General Secretary of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Emmanuel Ugboaja, has died at the age of 60 after a prolonged illness. The NLC announced his death to members of its National Executive Council, currently meeting in Enugu State. NLC President Joe Ajaero reportedly read a letter from Ugboaja’s family informing the […]
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 […]
Labour Demands Review of ₦70,000 Minimum Wage
By Oluwakemi Kindness Labour leaders have called for an urgent review of Nigeria’s ₦70,000 national minimum wage, saying the current figure no longer reflects the rising cost of living and economic realities facing workers. The demand was made at the 2026 Nigeria Rights of Workers Summit in Birnin Kebbi, Kebbi State, where labour leaders, government […]
ICJ Advisory: Strike Remains Labour’s Strongest Weapon – NASU
By Chinedu Echianu The General Secretary of the Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions (NASU), Peters Adeyemi, has welcomed the recent advisory opinion of the International Court of Justice (ICJ) affirming workers’ right to strike, describing it as a significant victory for trade unions worldwide. In a vote of 10–4, the Court held […]
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 […]
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 […]