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Nigeria Labour Congress Leads Nationwide Protest Against Economic Hardship and Inflation

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Unions Rally in Abuja, Express Grievances Over Cost of Living, Insecurity, and Economic Hardship Amid growing concerns over the high cost of living, inflation, insecurity, and overall economic hardship in Nigeria, the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and affiliated unions have initiated a protest in Abuja. The demonstration commenced at the Labour House Headquarters in Abuja at precisely 9:36 am, with various unions participating, including the Medical and Health Workers Union of Nigeria, FCT Council, National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives, Nigeria Union of Teachers, and Construction Workers’ Union, among…

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LABOUR: NPF Assures Defending Protesters’ Rights Amid Proposed Nationwide Protest

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As NPF Places Men on Red Alert Across Nigeria, Warns Impostors Against Hijack The Nigeria Police Force, on the heels of the proposed nationwide protest by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), has affirmed that it will ensure the rights and freedom of protesters are protected. In a statement issued by the Force Pubic Relations Officer ACP Muyiwa Adejobi he said “The fundamental right of all citizens of the country to engage in peaceful protest in line with extant laws. In line with its lawful duty to maintain law and order,…

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Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) Calls for Two-Day National Protest Over Unfulfilled Agreements and Hardship

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In a decisive move, the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) issued a directive on Friday instructing its members and affiliate unions to initiate mobilization efforts for a two-day national protest, slated for February 27 and 28. This call to action comes in response to the federal government’s failure to implement agreements inked in October 2023. The two-day national protest is scheduled to occur at the conclusion of a 14-day ultimatum earlier issued by the NLC. Comrade Joe Ajaero, President of the NLC, addressed the media at the conclusion of the union’s…

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Labour Strike Temporarily Halted: NLC and TUC National Executive Council Suspend Protest Following National Security Adviser’s Intervention”

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The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) National Executive Council, in a meeting on Wednesday night, decided to temporarily suspend the ongoing strike. This decision was influenced by the intervention of the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu. According to Punch Newspapers, the meeting, which commenced shortly after 7 pm and lasted close to an hour, involved a thorough review by various affiliates and state chapters of the discussions held between the organized labor leaders and Ribadu. Tommy Etim, the National Deputy Vice-President of the TUC, confirmed…

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House of Representatives Unites with Senate to Resolve Nigerian Labor Congress Strike

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The House of Representatives has decided to collaborate with their Senate counterparts to address and resolve the current industrial action initiated by the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC). This resolution was reached during the plenary session on Wednesday, subsequent to the consideration and approval of a motion of urgent national importance presented by the Deputy Speaker of the House, Rt Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu. In presenting the motion, Kalu, making reference to the recently unveiled legislative agenda of the 10th House, implored the House leadership to…

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Nationwide Strike Unleashed by NLC, TUC, and ASUU Defies Court Order Amidst Government Opposition

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The nationwide strike initiated by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), the Trade Union Congress (TUC), and their affiliates, including the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), commenced on Tuesday, defying a restraining court order aimed at preventing the industrial action. The decision to embark on the strike was prompted by the assault on NLC president Joe Ajaero in Imo State on November 1. The attack occurred during an NLC protest against the alleged maltreatment of workers by the Imo State government. Despite a restraining order issued by the National Industrial…

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NLC and TUC Declare Imo State Strike Following Assault on Joe Ajaero; Nationwide Action Set for November 14

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The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) have jointly announced an immediate and comprehensive strike action in Imo State, effective from midnight today. This decision was reached during an “extraordinary” meeting of their National Executive Council (NEC) held today. The strike has been prompted by the alarming events of last Wednesday, including the attack, brutalization, and physical harm inflicted upon NLC President Joe Ajaero and other labor leaders, in addition to other pressing issues. In a bid to address their concerns, the labor unions…

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NLC and TUC Issue November 8 Nationwide Strike Warning in Response to Attack on Ajaero

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The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) have jointly issued a strike notice to the Federal Government, scheduled for November 8. This move comes in the wake of the recent attacks, abduction, and physical assault on NLC President, Joe Ajaero, and other labor leaders. During a press briefing on Friday, leaders from the NLC and TUC presented a list of six demands to the Federal Government. Among these demands is the immediate removal of the Commissioner of Police in Imo State and the Area…

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