Release Joe Ajaero immediately, NLC, Amnesty International say

Release Joe Ajaero immediately, NLC, Amnesty International say

The Nigeria Labour Congress and Amnesty International have demanded the immediate and unconditional release of NLC President Joe Ajaero by security agencies. The NLC, in a statement by its spokesperson, Benson Upah, said it “will not stand idly by while the rights of its leaders and members are trampled upon.” In its statement, Amnesty International … Read more

Treasonable Felony: NLC asks SGF to retract statement

Release Joe Ajaero immediately, NLC, Amnesty International say

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has asked the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), George Akume to retract a statement where he said the shutdown of the national grid by labour members amounted to “treasonable felony” and “economic sabotage.” The organised labour – the NLC and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) – last … Read more

Nigerian govt declares looming labour strike illegal

Nigerian govt declares looming labour strike illegal

The federal government says the planned strike by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) is illegal. Nigeria’s two major workers’ unions – NLC and TUC – on Friday declared an indefinite strike beginning from Monday, 3 June across the country. The strike is to compel the government to agree on … Read more

NLC, TUC talk tough, issue fresh ultimatum

NLC, TUC talk tough, issue fresh ultimatum

The Nigeria Labour Congress and the Trade Union Congress have given the federal government two weeks to commence the implementation of policies that will reduce the impact of the government’s economic policies on citizens. Nigerians have continued to lament the impact of government policies such as the removal of the petrol subsidy and the devaluation … Read more