….says N660bn intervention fund wasted THE Nigeria Labour Congress ((NLC) accused the Federal Government of wasting over N11 trillion on the power sector reform. NLC President Ayuba Wabba,, who spoke with reporters in Abuja recently, said it was obvious that the power sector reform embarked upon by the government has failed. But, he said the […]
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) have said the ruling political elites are the real enemies of the country. TUC President, Bobboi Kaigama and NLC President, Ayuba Wabba, made the remark during a joint press briefing in Abuja. “Our common enemy, whom we must all resolve to face, remains the […]
Labour unions in Taraba State and Gov Darius Ishaku may be poised for a showdown over the ban on protests and demonstrations announced by the governor on Saturday. The Deputy Chief Press Secretary, Mr Illiya Bekyu made the announcement in Jalingo, on behalf of Ishaku. But Mr Peter Gambo, the Chairman of Nigeria Labour Congress […]
The Federal Government on Friday announced a new date (March 14) has been scheduled for the meeting of the technical committee on minimum wage at the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (OSGF) to deliberate on the proposed N56,000 minimum wage for workers in the country. The FG also refuted the […]
The International Labour Organisation (ILO) has advised the Federal Government and Labour to utilise the instrument of social dialogue to reach agreeable terms in negotiating a new minimum wage for Nigerian workers. Mr Dennis Zulu, ILO Country Director for Nigeria, gave the advice in Abuja. The ILO convention stipulates that the review of the minimum […]
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has denied calling on President Muhammadu Buhari to address the nation on his rumoured death. Mr Ayuba Wabba, the President of NLC, said this in a statement issued in on Friday in Abuja. Wabba was apparently reacting to some media publication credited to the NLC on the alleged death of […]
The Plateau state chapter of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), on Thursday said it has shelve its sword with the Plateau State Government for settling outstanding salaries of workers and over eight months owed pensioner’s in the state. NLC said the relationship between it and the state government came to its lowest due to lack […]
In a bid to take the Nigeria Labour Congress [NLC] Rivers State Council to the next level,the newly elected factional leader, Comrade Prince Adda Williams has promised to overhaul the union in the state. During an exclusive interview with the Daily Times in Port Harcourt, Comrade Williams said his administration will put anti-union activities to […]
The Nigeria Labour Congress, on Tuesday in Abuja said in a statement that the South African Government should be held responsible for the xenophobic attacks in that country. According to the statement which was signed by Dr Ayuba Wabba, President of the NLC, it does not matter who incites the violence because the attacks lack […]
The Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) has congratulated the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, on the successful conclusion of its 11th Triennial Delegates Conference held in Abuja on March 12, 2015, urging the new leaders of the congress to ensure unity of the labour movement. The TUC gave this charge in a statement made available […]
Former President of the Nigeria Labour Congress and Governor of Edo State, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole has congratulated the new President of the NLC, Comrade Ayuba Wabba, on his election, urging him to provide a focused and dynamic leadership for the labour movement. Oshiomhole also appealed to those who feel aggrieved by the outcome of the […]