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Gov. Ishaku Bans Protests By Labour Unions In Taraba

Ihesiulo Grace 25 March 2017 0

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

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FG fixes new date for minimum wage review

Ihesiulo Grace 14 March 2017 0

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 […]

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ILO canvasses dialogue between FG, Labour on minimum wage

Ihesiulo Grace 6 March 2017 0

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 […]

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Rumoured Death: NLC denies call on Mr President to address nation

Ihesiulo Grace 28 January 2017 0

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 […]

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London Paris Club Refund: NLC end feud with Plateau Govt

Ihesiulo Grace 13 January 2017 0

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 […]

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Rivers NLC in Crisis as Williams Emerge Factional Chair

Ihesiulo Grace 27 April 2015 0

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 […]

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Hold SA Government Responsible for Xenophobic Attack – NLC

Ihesiulo Grace 22 April 2015 0

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 […]

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TUC Charges NLC to Be United

Ihesiulo Grace 18 March 2015 0

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 […]

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Oshiomhole Congratulates New NLC President, Appeals to Ajaero, Others

Ihesiulo Grace 16 March 2015 0

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 […]

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Wabba emerges NLC President

Ihesiulo Grace 14 March 2015 0

A former President, Medical and Health Workers Union of Nigeria, Mr. Ayba Wabba, has been elected President of Nigeria Labour Congress at the NLC delegates conference in Abuja. The NLC rescheduled election was concluded this morning at the Eagle Square in the nation’s federal capital.