The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Lagos State Chapter, has called on the Lagos State Government to raise its minimum wage to ₦150,000 for workers, citing the rising cost of living in the state. Speaking to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Thursday, the Lagos NLC Chairperson, Mrs. Funmi Sesi, argued that accommodation, transport, food,
August 25, 2025 — The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has rejected the proposed upward review of salaries and allowances for political office holders by the Revenue Mobilisation, Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC), describing the move as insensitive and unjustifiable. In a statement issued on Monday, the labour union argued that the adjustment, if approved, would
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has strongly cautioned the Revenue Mobilisation, Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) over its proposed salary increase for political office holders, urging the commission to suspend any plans to implement the move, which the union describes as insensitive and ill-timed. In a statement issued by the NLC on Sunday, the union
Abuja, Nigeria – August 15, 2025 The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has issued a stern ultimatum to the Federal Government, accusing it of diverting 40% of the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) and threatening to shut down the country with an indefinite strike if the alleged diversion is not reversed within seven days. In
Lagos, Nigeria – August 14, 2025 The Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) has urged the Federal Government to end the importation of crude oil for the Dangote Petroleum Refinery and instead supply locally-produced crude in naira, a move it says will reduce operational expenses and bring down fuel prices nationwide. Speaking during a media tour of
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has expressed strong disapproval over the detention of pro-democracy activist and publisher of Sahara Reporters, Omoyele Sowore, demanding his immediate and unconditional release by security authorities. The labour union described the arrest as an affront to democratic values and a violation of fundamental human rights, warning that such actions pose
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has declared an indefinite strike in Ogun State, citing unresolved issues surrounding the contributory pension scheme and the minimum wage as key triggers for the industrial action. The decision, announced on Monday, follows prolonged negotiations with state government officials that reportedly failed to meet workers’ demands. According to NLC leaders,
The crisis within the Labour Party (LP) intensified on Monday as the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) formally petitioned the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, demanding the prosecution of LP National Chairman, Julius Abure, and three other party officials over allegations of forgery and criminal conspiracy. The petition also named
