An internal crisis is brewing within the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) as its national secretariat has queried the Lagos chairman for her involvement with a pro-Tinubu group, WoPU.

Nigeria's government, the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), and employers have unveiled a new policy aimed at promoting skills mobility and connecting Nigerian workers with international employment opportunities.

The Akwa Ibom chapter of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has threatened industrial action in response to a N100,000 permit imposed on dispatch riders, citing intimidation and unlawful motorcycle seizures by the state transport ministry.

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has condemned the conduct of Department of State Services (DSS) operatives during the remand of African Action Congress (AAC) presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, at the Federal High Court in Abuja.

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC) have threatened a nationwide strike in response to worsening insecurity across the country.

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has called on the Nigeria Employers' Consultative Association (NECA) to comply with the International Court of Justice (ICJ) ruling that affirms workers’ right to strike, emphasizing adherence to international labor laws.

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has called on the Federal Government to take urgent action to stop kidnappings and protect children, specifically demanding intervention following school abductions in Oyo State.

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has issued a warning that governors hostile to workers’ welfare risk being voted out by organised labour in the upcoming 2027 elections.

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) secretariat in Sokoto was destroyed by a rapid midnight fire shortly after May Day celebrations.

The president of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Joe Ajaero, has been awarded the prestigious Arthur Svensson Prize for his exceptional courage in defending workers' rights.

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has announced plans for workers in states not implementing the N70,000 minimum wage to protest on May Day 2026.

The Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA), Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), and other business groups have collectively warned that Nigerian businesses face imminent closures and job losses due to the escalating impact of rising global oil prices from the Middle East war.

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) is demanding urgent tax relief and a cost-of-living allowance for workers as fuel prices surge due to the ongoing US-Israel-Iran conflict.

Nigeria’s Labour Party (LP) and the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) are planning mass grassroots mobilisation for the 2027 elections, aiming to avoid past mistakes by using union networks to register members and protect votes.

Tension is rising within the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) after its Lagos State Council defied a directive not to attend the inauguration of the pro-Tinubu group, Working People United (WoPU), leading to queries for the state chairman.

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has declared its readiness for a major national struggle to push for a comprehensive review of the national minimum wage.

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has indicated that fresh negotiations on the country's minimum wage are expected to begin soon, aiming to address the impact of inflation on workers' earnings.

The Abia chapter of the Parliamentary Staff Association of Nigeria (PASAN) has rejected a seven-day ultimatum issued by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) concerning staff transfers and the implementation of CONLESS, asserting that the NLC lacks the authority to speak for parliamentary staff.

Forty years ago, on June 4, 1986, the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) under Alhaji Ali Chiroma planned a nationwide protest-march that was ultimately aborted, an event now being revisited.

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has condemned the country’s worsening economy and insecurity in its Eid message. The NLC stated that citizens are enduring severe hardship under current policies.

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the National Pension Commission (PenCom) are collaborating to tackle employers who fail to remit pension deductions. They plan to take action against defaulting organizations to ensure compliance.

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has issued a stark warning, stating that rising insecurity, deepening poverty, and worsening economic conditions are pushing Nigerian citizens to their breaking point.

Rivers State Governor Fubara has commended the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC) for fostering industrial harmony in the state through dialogue, assuring workers of continued welfare support.

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has criticized the deteriorating socio-economic conditions in the country, stating that Nigerian workers and citizens are being forced to endure hardship they did not consent to.

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has initiated a picket against the Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) in protest over the dismissal of 900 workers, highlighting a significant labor dispute.

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has called for a radical overhaul of the nation's power sector and the creation of a single energy ministry to address persistent blackouts.

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Nigerian President Tinubu and state governors are holding a high-level summit with leaders of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) to discuss critical issues.

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has called on its affiliates and workers nationwide to prepare for a significant struggle for a new national minimum wage, stating that the current N70,000 wage is now a 'poverty pay'.

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has achieved a significant breakthrough in resolving the prolonged leadership crisis within the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), with rival factions agreeing to end their conflict.

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has condemned the conduct of Department of State Services (DSS) operatives during the arrest of activist and publisher Omoyele Sowore, calling it embarrassing and a threat to democracy.

Joe Ajaero, President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), has declared that arrests, intimidation, and harassment will not deter the labor movement. He affirmed their commitment to the struggle for workers’ rights and economic justice in Nigeria.

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) is preparing to attend the UNFCCC SB64 conference in Bonn, Germany, where it plans to advocate for climate change to be recognized as a workers' survival issue.

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has called on South Africa to ensure the protection of migrant workers, condemning recent xenophobic attacks. The NLC is also advocating for mass action in response to the violence.

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC) in Lagos have publicly declared their support for Hamzat's bid for governorship.

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has asserted that a ₦1 million salary is ineffective without a strong naira value, as inflation continues to erode purchasing power.

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has instructed workers to organize street rallies on May 1, 2026, to protest delays in implementing a new minimum wage.

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has protested at the Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) headquarters against the mass sacking of nearly 900 workers, issuing a 48-hour ultimatum.

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has raised alarm over the worsening insecurity across the country, warning that Nigeria is “bleeding” even as Muslims mark the Eid-el-Kabir celebration. The post…

Nigeria’s Labour Party (LP) and the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) have formed a new alliance to strategize for the 2027 elections, planning to utilize union structures and workers as polling agents to protect votes.