Tag: Labour
Labour, FCT minister resolve dispute as workers resume duty
Abuja, Feb. 3, 2026 (NAN) Organised labour and the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike, have resolved their dispute, leading...
IMF: Italy’s labour gap opens door for Nigerian expertise
Lagos, Sept. 16, 2025 (NAN) The International Monetary Fund (IMF) says Italy’s drive to boost productivity and attract more workers could open opportunities for...
Stakeholders urge FG, States to prioritise workers’ welfare
Abakaliki, Aug. 20, 2025 (NAN) Stakeholders in Abakaliki, the Ebonyi capital have called on the Federal and State Governments to prioritise the welfare of...
Mininmum Wage: Labour gives defaulters till March to implement
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) said that stringent measures are in place to ensure that states and employers implement the national minimum wage and...
INEC has no powers to deregister political parties–Labour Party tells Usman
The Labour Party (LP) on Tuesday said the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) lacked the powers to deregister any political party in the country.
Mr....
FG sensitises Niger residents on hazards of child labour
The Federal Ministry for Labour and Employment in conjunction with other agencies has organised a road walk in Minna, Niger to sensitise the public...
Democracy Day: Labour insists on N250, 000 minimum wage
As Nigeria marks Democracy Day, the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) says its demand for the new National Minimum Wage remains N250,000.
The Acting President of...
Buhari appoints labour leader, Issa Aremu as NILS director
President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the appointment of the frontline labour activist, Issa Aremu, as the Director of the National Institute for Labour Studies...
El-Rufai declares NLC boss, others wanted over strike in Kaduna
The Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai has accused the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLc) and its leaders as saboteurs after the halt in economic activities...
CONUA rebuffs ASUU’s reconciliation move
The Congress of University Academics (CONUA) has rejected the latest moves by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) to break its rank through...
Welfare: Labour issues 14 days ultimatum to Governor Fayemi
Unless a compromise is reached over the next 14 days, the Ekiti State government and organised labour – comprising Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Trade...
Akwa Ibom, Labour at War Over Minimum Wage
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has laughed off claims by the Akwa Ibom State Government that it is broke and, thus, cannot pay the...
Bill to prohibit casualisation of workers passes 2nd reading
A Bill for an Act to amend the Labour Act to criminalise casualisation of workers after six months of engagement by employers in Nigeria...
Former Editor floors ThisDay, Obaigbena in court, paper ordered to pay...
The National Industrial Court in Abuja has awarded N1 million damages to a former Editor of THISDAY Newspaper, Paul Ibe, in his suit against...
