A government shutdown in Nigeria has been averted after unions ...
WEBOct 3, 2023 — The indefinite strike by Nigerian labor unions scheduled to start Tuesday is being suspended for 30 days, while meetings and talks with the government will be held over the coming days, said Joe Ajaero, president of the Nigeria Labour Congress, or NLC, which is the umbrella body of the unions.
Nigeria's unions, government agree new wage deal, averting strike
WEBJul 18, 2024 — Nigeria's main labour unions agreed on a new minimum wage of 70,000 naira ($44) a month on Thursday after talks with the government, ending months of deadlock and the threat of strikes.
Latest News – Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC)
WEBAJAERO INVITED BY THE POLICE ON TERRORISM AND RELATED INVESTIGATION The President of the Nigeria Labour Congress, Comrade Joe Ajaero has been invited by the Nigeria Police Force for “interview” on charges connected to “criminal conspiracy, terrorism financing, reasonable felony, subversion …
Nigeria loses electricity and airports close as unions strike - NBC News
WEBJun 4, 2024 — Nigeria ground to a halt on Monday, with electricity cut and major airports closed, as its largest labor unions seek higher wages amid record inflation.
NLC strike update in Nigeria: National grid shut down - BBC
WEBJun 3, 2024 — Nigeria's unions under the umbrella of the Nigeria Labour Congress and the Trade Union Congress are demanding the minimum wage be increased to 494,000 naira (£290; $369) which they say...
Nigeria nationwide strike: Union workers shut down national grid …
WEBJun 3, 2024 — Tens of millions are without power and flights have been disrupted, as the Nigerian Labor Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) initiated an indefinite strike. Operators from TCN...
Nigeria loses electricity and major airports close as unions seek ...
WEBJun 3, 2024 — GOMBE, Nigeria (AP) — Africa’s most populous country ground to a halt on Monday, with electricity cut and major airports closed, as Nigeria’s largest labor unions began striking to demand a salary increase amid the worst cost of living crisis in decades.
Nigeria Labour Congress leader Joe Ajaero detained and assaulted - BBC
WEBNov 2, 2023 — "Big blows to the head" were inflicted on Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) leader Joe Ajaero, union officials said. The attack took place during a protest on Wednesday in Owerri, the capital of...
Nigeria's President Tinubu increases wages as national strike looms - BBC
WEBOct 1, 2023 — The main labour unions - Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) - said they would proceed with the planned indefinite strike from Tuesday. The union leaders...
Nigeria's unions tells government to cushion hardship caused by …
WEBABUJA, Feb 8 (Reuters) - Nigeria's main unions on Thursday gave a two-week ultimatum to the government to meet demands ranging from wage hikes to improved access to public utilities, and...