Labour

Pensioners cry out to Osinbajo over hardships

Ihesiulo Grace 3 July 2017 0

The Nigeria Union of Pensioners (NUP) are appealing to Acting President Yemi Osinbajo to approve the release of outstanding 18 months of their 33 per cent pension arrears from the just signed budget. In a statement signed by its General Secretary, Elder Actor Zal, the union praised the Federal

Labour

Lagos invests in strategic management development for directors

Ihesiulo Grace 3 July 2017 0

Lagos State Governor Akinwunmi Ambode said the state will sustain investments in the development of needed capacity for its workforce, to align it with current global trends. The government, through the Ministry of Establishments, Training and Pensions partnered with Messrs. Novo Consult Limited in Lagos, to conduct a four-day workshop for its directors with the […]

Labour

NULGE: Bayelsa, Kogi lead 23 debtor-states

Ihesiulo Grace 3 July 2017 0

Thousands of local government workers in the 23 states are currently being owed backlog of salaries, ranging from between one and 16 months, the Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE) has said. National President, Nigerian Union of Local Government Employees, Ibrahim Khaleel in a statement released in Abuja, said Bayelsa State was leading in […]

Labour

Railway workers laud Osinbajo over privatisation

Ihesiulo Grace 26 June 2017 0

The workers of Nigerian Railway, under the aegis of Nigeria Union of Railway Workers (NUR), have commended the federal government on the reconstitution of the National Council on Privatisation. But the workers have distanced themselves from the concession of some critical track of the railway to a preferred American consortium, General Electric, citing non-adherence to

Labour

Corrupt politicians are undermining Nigeria -Labour

Ihesiulo Grace 26 June 2017 0

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) have said the ruling political elites are the real enemies of the country. NLC President, Ayuba Wabba‎ and the TUC President, Bobboi Kaigama, made the remark during a joint press briefing they held in Abuja recently. ‎“Our common enemy, whom we must all resolve […]

Labour News

Labour demands sack of C’River SSG

Ihesiulo Grace 22 June 2017 0

*Govt workers shun strike, resume work The organised labour in Cross River state has demand for the sack of the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Barrister Tina Banku Agbor. The group accused the SSG of lacklustre and refusal to relay the agreement reached between the state government and the organised labour to the Civil […]

Labour Nigeria

NLC, TUC conclude plan to embark on industrial action in C’River over unfulfilled promises

Ihesiulo Grace 29 May 2017 0

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and her counterpart, the Trade Union Congress (TUC), in Cross River state have concluded plans to embark on industrial action today to register its displeasure over what it referred to as unfulfilled promises by the Governor Ben Ayade-led government. Our findings revealed that the action would affect all government establishment […]

Labour

Labour condemns arrest of NUBIFIE President

Ihesiulo Grace 16 May 2017 0

‎The United Labour Congress of Nigeria (ULC) has condemned the arrest of the President of the National Union of Banks, Insurance and Financial Institutions Employees (NUBIFIE) Comrade Danjuma Musa by the Nigeria Police at the express order of the Inspector General of Police – Idris Abubakar. ULC and NUBIFIE, in a joint statement by Comrade […]

Business Labour

Labour urges FG, NASS to expedite passage of budget

Ihesiulo Grace 5 May 2017 0

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC) has called on the federal government and the National Assembly to expedite action on the passage of the 2017 national budget in the interest of the nation. President, Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, Comrade Ayuba Wabba, who made the call in Abuja, said the passage of […]

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May Day celebration: Workers, FG face-off disrupts proceedings

Ihesiulo Grace 2 May 2017 0

.Workers reject Ngige, stop Oshiomhole from addressing them .Dogara, others flee for safety .Labour unions reiterate demand from Govt Commotion erupted at the Eagle Square Abuja on Monday as thousands of expectant workers of various workers’ unions curiously demanded the presence of President Muhammadu Buhari, whom they said needs to address their suffering, especially the

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May Day: ‎Our struggle will reduce workers’ poverty rate – NLC, TUC

Ihesiulo Grace 1 May 2017 0

.Workers, lifeblood of our nation, says Saraki The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC) have blamed various government policies aimed at favouring employers for causing‎ the increasing poverty rate amongst the working class in the country, saying the struggle by for improved conditions will reduce poverty rate among workers. This is even […]

Labour

Group tasks FG to stand by law in fighting terrorism

Ihesiulo Grace 27 April 2017 0

The federal government has been tasked by a civil society group Justice and Peace Movement (JPM) not to release alleged terrorists currently standing trial in Nigerian courts. The group, which held a protest in Lagos to speak against terrorism and extremism in the country, lamented the ill-conceived campaign spearheaded by some groups and individuals who, […]

Labour

Imo NLC inaugurates 6-man committee over 2, 000 sacked LG workers

Ihesiulo Grace 26 April 2017 0

The Nigeria Labour of Congress (NLC) on Tuesday inaugurated a six-man committee to review the policy by the Imo state government to suspend more than 2,000 local government staff from office. The state NLC chairman, Mr. Austin Chilakpu, who sworn-in members of the committee at the NLC secretariat, Owerri, the Imo state capital, charged the […]

Labour

Pensioners recognise six governors, FCT minister on pension remittance

Ihesiulo Grace 25 April 2017 0

Only six of the 36 governors and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) minister will be honoured by the Nigerian Union of Pensioners (NUP) for not owing outstanding pensions. NUP said the six governors will receive awards of excellence in recognition of their role in the welfare of pensioners at its 10th quadrennial delegate conference scheduled […]

Business Labour

Polytechnic lecturers threaten strike action

Ihesiulo Grace 11 April 2017 0

The Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics (ASUP) has threatened to embark on a strike action that would cripple academic activities in three weeks’ time if outstanding salary payments are not cleared by the Federal Government. President of the union, Comrade Usman Dutse, who made this known to newsmen, said the decision was based on the […]

Business Labour

Union kicks against imposition of Unit Officers in NHIS

Ihesiulo Grace 11 April 2017 0

The Association of Senior Civil Servants of Nigeria (ASCSN) says it will not accord recognition to Unit Officers announced by the Executive Secretary of the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS), Professor Usman Yusuf. In a statement in Abuja, ASCSN National President Comrade Bobboi Bala Kaigama and Secretary-General Comrade Alade Lawal emphasised that the NHIS Executive

Business Labour

Labour urges FG to set inclusive benchmark for minimum wage

Ihesiulo Grace 11 April 2017 0

The Organised Labour has urged the Federal Government to apply the principle of inclusiveness in reviewing the minimum wage to cater for the interest of public and private sector workers. The Nigeria Labour Congress and the Trade Union Congress of Nigeria made the call at the presentation of the report of the Technical Committee on […]

Labour

NULGE Protest over local government autonomy

Ihesiulo Grace 30 March 2017 0

The National Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE) have protested over the demand of local government autonomy and also called on all Nigerians to support the initiative aimed at achieving local government independence from state governments. The protest which was led by National President of NULGE, Comrade Ibrahim Khaleel, the National President of United Labour

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Workers group condemn privatisation‎ of utilities

Ihesiulo Grace 29 March 2017 0

The privatization of public utility establishments has drawn condemnation from the Public Services International (PSI), as being unfavourable to workers. PSL Vice Chairman Comrade Adeyemi Peter, speaking at the African regional council meeting in Lagos, said the privatisation process was detrimental to workers’ welfare. He said: “As a result of privatisation, employment is

Business Labour

Unions to shut down MDAs over unpaid arrears

Ihesiulo Grace 29 March 2017 0

Organised Labour under the aegis of Association of Senior Civil Servants of Nigeria (ASCSN), has vowed to shut down Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) at the federal level over unpaid promotion arrears, outstanding salaries and other allowances if not addressed quickly. The ASCSN Secretary-General, Comrade Alade Bashir Lawal, lamented that more than a year after