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NLC president, Joe Ajaero arrested by DSS at Abuja airport

In a turn of events, the President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Comrade Joe Ajaero, was arrested by the Department of State Services (DSS) at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in

September 9, 2024

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TUC, NLC split amid DSS warning on protest

The letter, written by TUC Secretary General Dr. Nuhu Toro, argues that the NLC unilaterally decided on the protest dates, highlighting that the two unions had jointly issued a 14-day ultimatum to

February 22, 2024

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We may ask for N1m minimum wage soon, says NLC president

Ajaero linked this potential demand to the ongoing inflation and rising cost of living, particularly since President Bola Tinubu assumed office, citing factors such as the removal of fuel subsidy.

February 12, 2024

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Federal government says new minimum wage effective April 1, 2024

Federal Government has declared that a revamped minimum wage will be implemented from April 1, 2024, replacing the current N30,000 minimum wage set to expire at the end of March 2024. Minister

December 1, 2023

Politics

BREAKING: NLC and TUC suspend strike

Tommy Etim, the National Deputy Vice-President of the TUC, disclosed this development in an interview with our correspondent in Abuja, stating, "The NEC of the NLC and the TUC have suspended the

November 15, 2023

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BREAKING: Nationwide strike starts monday midnight

TUC President Festus Osifo stated that the strike will persist until governments at all levels fulfill their responsibilities.

November 13, 2023

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BREAKING: NLC and TUC declare nationwide strike on nov 14 over AJaero issue in Imo

The strike has been prompted by the recent attack, assault, and physical harm inflicted on NLC President Joe AJaero and other labor leaders, among other grievances.

November 7, 2023

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NLC president’s eyes at risk after arrest during Imo protest

Ajaero's condition took a dire turn after he was arrested by the Imo State Police Command while leading a protest in the state on Wednesday.

November 2, 2023

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NLC, TUC issue ultimatum to governors to begin paying N35,000 minimun wage

The national leadership of NLC and TUC reached an agreement with the Federal Government on October 1 to pay N35,000 to federal workers from September, with an expectation for states to extend

October 18, 2023

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Will ASUU join NLC nationwide fuel subsidy strike?

Will ASUU join the planned NLC strike? Some students are beginning to ponder. However, findings by our correspondent revealed that the Academic Staff Union of Universities members, ASUU will join the strike

June 4, 2023

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