The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has endorsed the Federal Government’s directive mandating pre-employment drug testing for all prospective public service employees. The policy, announced on 22 December in Abuja, will apply across all Ministries, Departments,…
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has urged Nigerian workers to remain united and take collective action as the surest path to overcoming the country’s worsening economic hardship. The NLC President, Comrade Joe Ajaero, made the…
The Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) has raised the alarm over what it described as worsening financial insecurity confronting Nigerian workers, warning that low incomes, surging inflation, and weak social support systems are pushing many into…
The Federal Workers Forum (FWF) has declared its full support for the planned nationwide protest by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), describing the action as a “national assignment” critical to the country’s survival. In a…
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has announced plans to hold a nationwide protest on 17 December over rising insecurity in the country, insisting that workers’ safety and citizens’ security remain top priorities. The announcement was…
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has criticised the poor level of compliance with the Employee Compensation Act (ECA), warning that millions of workers remain unprotected despite contributing to a government-backed social security scheme designed to…
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) on Tuesday in Abuja declared full support for the indefinite strike embarked upon by the Joint Health Sector Unions (JOHESU) over the Federal Government’s delay in implementing their salary agreement.…
Organised Labour and the Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA) on Monday firmly rejected the proposed amendments to the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) Act during a Senate public hearing in Lagos. Both groups insisted…
Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) President, Mr. Joe Ajaero, has expressed concern over what he described as rising intimidation, arrests, and state-backed attacks on labour leaders across Africa, warning that the trend poses a grave threat…
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has called for workers to be allowed to withdraw up to 50 per cent of their Retirement Savings Account (RSA), up from the current 25 per cent limit. The demand…
