Wike Declares ‘No Work, No Pay’ Over FCT NLC Strike
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has announced the immediate enforcement of the “no work, no pay” policy across area councils, accusing the FCT chapter of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) of politicising its ongoing strike. Wike announced the decision during a press briefing in Abuja on Friday, […]
2027: TUC Urges INEC to Ensure Free, Fair Elections
By Chinedu Echianu The Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) has called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to ensure a free, fair, transparent and inclusive electoral process ahead of the 2027 general elections. TUC President General, Comrade Festus Osifo, made the call in Abuja at the end of the Congress’ National Administrative Council […]
TUC Backs Shehu Mohammed-Led ASCSN
By Chinedu Echianu The Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) has reaffirmed the leadership of the Association of Senior Civil Servants of Nigeria (ASCSN) led by Comrade Shehu Mohammed as the union’s recognised and legitimate leadership. In a public circular signed by its Secretary General, Comrade Nuhu Toro, the TUC said the position followed the […]
TUC Backs Shehu Mohammed-Led ASCSN
By Chinedu Echianu The Trade Union Congress of Nigeria, TUC, has reaffirmed its recognition of the Association of Senior Civil Servants of Nigeria, ASCSN, leadership led by Comrade Shehu Mohammed. In a circular signed by its Secretary General, Nuhu Toro, the TUC says its position followed the outcome of the ASCSN Delegates Conference held in […]
ERC Urges NLC, TUC to Resist King’s College Concession
By Chinedu Echianu The Education Rights Campaign, ERC, has urged the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, and the Trade Union Congress, TUC, to join the opposition to the Federal Government’s concession of King’s College, Lagos. The group described the concession of the federal unity school to the King’s College Old Boys Association, KCOBA, as a further […]
Update: TUC Pickets Abuja Continental Hotel Over Alleged Labour Rights Violations
By Chinedu Echianu The Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) on Monday picketed the Abuja Continental Hotel over alleged unfair labour practices, including what the union described as the denial of workers’ rights to freedom of association and collective bargaining. Speaking at the entrance of the hotel, TUC General Secretary, Nuhu Toro, said the union […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]