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May Day: Akpabio Hails Nigerian Workers’ Resilience, Pledges Legislative Support

Daily Dispatch May 1, 2026

President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has congratulated Nigerian workers on the occasion of International Workers’ Day, commending their resilience, patriotism, and hard work despite prevailing challenges. In a personally signed May Day message, Akpabio lauded workers across all

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AANI Praises Resilience of Nigerian Workers Amid Economic Hardship

Daily Dispatch May 1, 2026

The Alumni Association of the National Institute (AANI) has commended Nigerian workers for their resilience and contributions to national development as the country marks International Workers’ Day. In a statement issued on Friday, AANI President, Emmanuel Obi Okafor, on behalf of the association’s National Executive Committee and members, praised workers across public and

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Aso Rock Summit: Tinubu, Governors Seek Common Ground with Labour

Daily Dispatch February 24, 2026

President Bola Tinubu and state governors are currently engaged in a crucial meeting with leaders of the Nigeria Labour Congress at the Presidential Villa, as part of efforts to harmonise governance priorities and ease mounting political tensions ahead of the 2027 general elections. The meeting, convened under the auspices of the Progressive Governors Forum, is […]

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President Tinubu holds late-night meeting with NLC Leaders amid planned nationwide protest

Daily Dispatch December 16, 2025

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Tuesday night engaged in discussions with leaders of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) at the State House in Abuja, in an apparent effort to address concerns ahead of the union’s proposed nationwide protest over rising insecurity. The meeting included key government figures such as the Chairman of the Progressive Governors’ […]

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Shameless NLC!

Daily Dispatch September 13, 2025

By Wale Ojo-Lanre, Esq. Of all the issues tormenting the Nigerian worker—the unpaid salaries, the pension arrears, the rising inflation, the exploitative workplace policies, the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) leadership suddenly finds its voice not in defense of workers, but in defense of a suspended senator? What an embarrassing fall from grace. Natasha

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N70,000 Minimum Wage No Longer Viable, Labour Unions Demand Urgent Review

Daily Dispatch September 7, 2025

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and federal government workers are calling for an immediate review of the national minimum wage, arguing that the current ₦70,000 is insufficient to meet the rising cost of living. Their demand comes amid widespread economic hardship and following wage increases by several state governments, which have raised their minimum wage […]