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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

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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 […]

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Harmonising Retirement Age in Nigeria: A Call for Consistency

Daily Dispatch May 26, 2025

By Raphael Oni The retirement age in Nigeria has sparked intense debate, with various government agencies and institutions operating under different retirement ages. This inconsistency raises concerns about fairness, equity, and the need for a unified approach. Recently, the organized labour sector, including the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress

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NLC declares nationwide protest over telecom tariff hike

Daily Dispatch January 29, 2025

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has resolved to hold a nationwide anti-telecom tariff hike protest on Tuesday, February 4. The Nation learnt that the nationwide protest was agreed on at the ongoing National Administrative Council (NAC) meeting of NLC. It is aimed at sounding a note of warning to the government that workers would resist […]

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(Breaking News ) Nationwide Strike : NASS, NLC, TUC, Others In Crucial Meeting In Abuja

Daily Dispatch June 2, 2024

The National Assembly leadership and that of the organised Labour, NLC are currently holding an emergency crucial meeting in Abuja apparently to avert the proposed national strike slated for Monday The meeting which is holding at the National Assembly complex is being presided over by the President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio with the […]

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Strike: FG, NLC, TUC in close door meeting at Aso Villa

Daily Dispatch October 1, 2023

The Federal Government and the organised Labour are currently discussing behind closed doors at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. Sunday’s emergency meeting which was at the behest of the Federal Government, is a last-minute effort to prevent the nationwide indefinite strike called by the Nigerian Labour Congress and the Trade Union Congress of Nigeria slated for […]