TUC Expels 11 Members, Suspends 15 Over Alleged Disobedience
By Chinedu Echianu The Trade Union Congress of Nigeria has expelled 11 officers and members while suspending 15 others over what it described as “flagrant disobedience” to resolutions and decisions of its National Executive Council (NEC). The disciplinary actions were announced in a communiqué issued after an emergency NEC meeting held on May 18, 2026, […]
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 […]
TUC Vows Mass Mobilization Against Insecurity, Soaring Tariffs
By Chinedu Echianu The Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) has called on the Federal Government to urgently address worsening economic hardship, insecurity and rising electricity tariffs, warning that organised labour may mobilise workers if policies continue to undermine their welfare. The warning was contained in a communiqué jointly signed by TUC President, Festus Osifo, […]
TUC Proposes Crude Subsidy for Dangote Refinery to Cut Fuel Prices
By Chinedu Echianu The Trade Union Congress (TUC) has urged the Federal Government to introduce targeted subsidy on crude oil supplied to the Dangote Refinery and other local refineries as an immediate measure to reduce the soaring cost of petroleum products in Nigeria. The union said the proposal involves using at least 60 percent of […]
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 […]
Budget Clarifies NEDC ₦246Bn Allocation, Debunks Salaries Claims
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Budget Office of the Federation (BOF) has rejected recent claims that the North East Development Commission (NEDC) operates a ₦246 billion salaries budget, describing the allegation as misleading and based on a misunderstanding of Nigeria’s federal budgeting process. Director-General of the Budget Office, Tanimu Yakubu, explained that the ₦246.77 billion figure […]
TUC Gives Health Ministry 7-Day Ultimatum Over ‘No Work, No Pay’ Policy
By Chinedu Echianu The Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) has issued a seven-day ultimatum to the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare to withdraw a circular enforcing the “No Work, No Pay” policy. It is also requesting that salaries of members of the Joint Health Sector Unions (JOHESU) be immediately restored. In a […]
Groups Urge NLC, TUC to Declare General Strike Over New Tax Laws
By Chinedu Echianu A coalition of left-wing organisations has called on the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) to declare a nationwide general strike to stop the implementation of new tax laws scheduled to take effect on January 1, 2026. Operating under the banner of the Network of Abuja Left Groups, […]
PENGASSAN Suspends Strike, Warns of Fresh Action if Demands are Ignored
By Chinedu Echianu The Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) has suspended its nationwide strike but warned it will not hesitate to resume without notice if its demands are not met. The strike, which began on September 28, was sparked by the sudden dismissal of 800 workers at the Dangote Refinery, […]