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Edo NLC Caretaker Committee Not Against State Government, Says Igbafen

Titus Akhigbe 21 September 2025 0

…..vows to restore peace to pave the way for credible elections in state chapter The Caretaker Committee of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Edo State has strongly denied being an appendage of any of the feuding factions in the raging crisis in the state council of the union. Besides,

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NLC blames UBA fire on corruption,negligence

Ukpono Ukpong 19 September 2025 0

….Says Nigerian workers not expendables The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has condemned the tragic fire outbreak that razed the United Bank for Africa (UBA) Afriland Building on Lagos Island, insisting that Nigerian workers are not expendables to be sacrificed on the altar of negligence and corruption. At least six people were confirmed dead in the […]

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Edo NLC Leadership Crisis: We Do Not Belong To Any Faction, Says Caretaker C’ttee Chairman

Titus Akhigbe 14 September 2025 0

The Caretaker Committee of Edo State Council of Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has debunked any link with any of the factions in the raging crisis in the State Council of NLC. Rising from a crucial meeting in Benin City with the first set of invited leaders of more than eight affiliate unions of NLC in […]

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NLC blames incessant grid collapse on failed privatization, looting cabal

Ukpono Ukpong 12 September 2025 0

…rejects ₦4trn bailout, demands public power reform The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has accused the Federal Government of deliberately keeping Nigerians in perpetual darkness through failed policies and corrupt management of the power sector. NLC President, Comrade Joe Ajaero, in a statement on Wednesday, said the incessant collapse of the national grid was not

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Edo NLC Leadership Crisis: We Don’t Belong To Any Faction- Caretaker C’ttee Chairman

Ukpono Ukpong 12 September 2025 0

The Caretaker Committee of Edo State Council of Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has debunked any link with any of the factions in the raging crisis in the State Council of NLC. Rising from a crucial meeting in Benin City with the first set of invited leaders of more than eight affiliate unions of NLC in […]

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NLC vows to mobilize against NASS for denying Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan return

Ukpono Ukpong 12 September 2025 0

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has strongly frowned at the Senate for refusing to allow Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan to resume her legislative duties despite the expiration of her suspension and a court ruling voiding the decision. The labour body described the action as “a brazen, premeditated assault on democracy itself.” NLC President, Comrade Joe Ajaero, […]

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Edo NLC Crisis: Let us build a new NLC, says Igbafen

Titus Akhigbe 31 August 2025 0

The newly sworn -in Chairman of the caretaker committee of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Edo State, Professor Monday Igbafen has vowed to restore the dignity, welfare and rights of all workers in the state. In a terse statement at the weekend in Benin City , Igbafen said, “the Edo State Council of Nigeria Labour […]

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NLC to FG: Emulate Imo govt on minimum wage

Guest Writer 30 August 2025 0

The President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Joe Ajaero, has called on the Federal Government to emulate Imo state in implementing the N104,000 minimum wage to workers in the country. Ajaero made the call in an interview with newsmen on the side-line of the National Union of Civil Engineering Construction, Furniture and Wood Workers […]

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NLC To FG: Inaugurate PenCom Board Immediately

Ukpono Ukpong 28 August 2025 0

…says five years without oversight, transparency unacceptable The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has called on the Federal Government to immediately constitute and inaugurate the governing board of the National Pension Commission (Pencom). This is as the Congress warned that the continued delay of more than five years is unacceptable and undermines transparency in the

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Edo Assembly’s resolution on NLC Chair ignorant, unlawful — Labour

Ukpono Ukpong 28 August 2025 0

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has faulted the resolution of the Edo State House of Assembly, urging its leadership to allow Bernard Egwahide continue as State Council Chairperson, describing the move as “ignorant and unlawful.” This was contained in a statement issued by the Acting General Secretary of the NLC, Benson Upah. Upah, in the […]

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NLC to Edo assembly: Stop meddling in union affairs, you lack powers to decide labour leadership

Ukpono Ukpong 28 August 2025 0

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has rejected the resolution of the Edo State House of Assembly asking that Bernard Egwahide continue as chairperson of its state council. Benson Upah, acting general secretary of the NLC, in a statement on Wednesday, described the lawmakers’ position as “ignorant and unlawful.” Upah said Egwahide was never elected as […]

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NLC to RMAFC: Halt Politicians’ Pay Increase Or Risk National Uproar

Ukpono Ukpong 25 August 2025 0

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has condemned plans by the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) to review upwards the remuneration of political office holders across the country. The labour movement described the move as insensitive, unjust, and inequitable, warning that it would worsen poverty levels among Nigerians while deepening the gap

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Edo NLC rejects caretaker committee constituted by Joe Ajaero

Titus Akhigbe 18 August 2025 0

The Edo state leadership of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has rejected a five-man caretaker committee allegedly constituted by Joe Ajaero, national president of the union. In a statement signed by Bernard Joman Egwakhide, Edo NLC chairman, and Omole Osahon, assistant secretary, the state executive council (SEC) and state administrative council (SAC) described the

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Strike: NLC gives FG 7 days ultimatum to return diverted NSITF pension funds

Ukpono Ukpong 15 August 2025 0

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has issued a seven-day ultimatum to the Federal Government to return all diverted funds from the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) and pension contributions, warning of an imminent nationwide strike if its demands are not met. This was contained in a Communique issued at the end of the Congress […]

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Sell crude to Dangote in Naira to prevent fuel scarcity, NLC urges FG

Guest Writer 14 August 2025 0

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has asked the federal government to sell crude oil to the Dangote Refinery in naira, warning that insisting on foreign currency transactions could trigger fresh petrol scarcity and higher pump prices. Joe Ajaero, NLC president, represented by Funmi Sessi, Lagos state chairperson, made the appeal during a facility tour of […]

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NLC, NSITF in fierce clash over Abuja land ownership

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 12 July 2025 0

By Ukpono Ukpong A fierce dispute has erupted between the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) over the ownership of two plots of land in Abuja. The clash followed a public notice issued by NSITF declaring key land documents as lost and warning the public against dealing with any […]

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Don’t remove Labour from Exclusive List, NLC tells NASS

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 6 July 2025 0

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has urged the National Assembly not to remove labour related matters from the Exclusive Legislative List. The plea is coming amidst agitation in some quarters the labour matters should be taken to the Concurrent List in the ongoing review of the 1999 Constitution. Mrs. Funmi Sessi, the Lagos State chairman […]

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NLC demands end to child labour, exploitation in informal economy

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 3 July 2025 0

By Ukpono Ukpong The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has renewed its call for urgent action to eliminate child labour and exploitation in Nigeria’s informal economy, declaring that millions of children remain trapped in hazardous and unjust conditions across farms, markets, and workshops. Delivering a goodwill message at the commemoration of the World Day Against Child […]

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Sallah: Cost of living, insecurity threaten Eid spirit — NLC

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 6 June 2025 0

By Ukpono Ukpong The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has raised alarm over the worsening cost of living and growing insecurity across the country, saying both challenges threaten the spirit of this year’s Eid-el-Kabir celebration. Acting President of the NLC, Comrade Audu Amba, in a goodwill message to Muslims on the occasion of Eid-el-Kabir 2025, urged […]

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NLC to multinationals: Nigerian workers deserve equal dignity

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 28 May 2025 0

By Ukpono Ukpong The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has issued a stern message to multinational corporations operating in Nigeria, demanding equal treatment and dignity for Nigerian workers in line with global standards. Speaking at a national dialogue on promoting sustainable and responsible business practices for the realization of decent work in Nigeria, NLC President,