February 19, 2025
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NLC blasts power ministry over N8bn sensitization budget amid grid failures

By Ukpono Ukpong The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has issued a scathing indictment of the Ministry of Power and the National Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), decrying what it describes as gross incompetence, wastefulness, and corruption in the sector. The statement, signed by NLC President Comrade Joe Ajaero, comes in the wake of the Ministry’s proposal […]
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NLC demands swift govt action on economic hardship, fuel pricing

By Ukpono Ukpong The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has called for an immediate government intervention to address worsening economic conditions, unfair fuel pricing, and mounting violations of workers’ rights. In a communiqué released following the National Executive Council (NEC) meeting at the weekend in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, the NLC President, Comrade Joe Ajaero,
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NLC kicks against governors’ stance on Minimum Wage, calls it ‘dictatorial’

BY UKPONO UKPONG The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has expressed deep concern over recent statements by some Nigerian Governors regarding their desire to set minimum wages as they see fit. Benson Upah, the NLC’s Head of Information and Public Affairs, criticized this approach, labeling it as dictatorial and contrary to the principles underlying the national […]
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May Day: Bold leadership required to steer Nigeria towards recovery – NLC

…criticises economic policies, floating of naira, borrowing to bridge forex gaps …says FG must re-evaluates its policies, prioritise peoples welfare, support local industries …demands immediate reversal of electricity tariff hike By Ukpono Ukpong The organised labour has said that bold leadership is what Nigeria requires to steer towards economic recovery. This was the