Saturday, June 20, 2026

Benson Upah

February 3, 2026

Labour, FCT minister resolve dispute as workers resume duty

The workers had embarked on the strike on January 19 over unresolved grievances, including welfare issues and alleged high-handedness.

FCT Minister Nyesom Wike
February 2, 2026

Abuja: NLC, TUC plan to hold solidarity rally on Tuesday

The Nigeria Labour Congress and the Trade Union Congress say they will stage a peaceful solidarity rally on February 3 in support of the Joint Union Action Committee.

Wike
January 29, 2026

Abuja workers appeal industrial court ruling, resume strike

Workers of the Federal Capital Territory Administration, under the Joint Union Action Committee, resumed their indefinite strike on Thursday over unresolved welfare issues.

FCTA workers protest
January 24, 2026

Delayed CONHESS Implementation: TUC, NLC issue 14-day ultimatum to FG

The unions described the continued delay as a deliberate act of injustice against health workers.

Nigerian Labour Congress and Trade Union Congress (TUC)
December 8, 2025

NLC plans nationwide protest December 17 over rising insecurity

It described the surge in attacks on schools as alarming.

NLC protest
November 4, 2025

NLC urges FG to lead Africa’s demand for climate justice

Mr Upah called on international partners and donor agencies to honour their commitments to climate finance.

October 15, 2025

NLC, ILO call for workers’ inclusion in climate policies

Ms Chinyangarara said ILO remains committed to empowering workers’ organisations through dialogue, skills development, and advocacy to ensure no one is left behind.

ILO and NLC
August 27, 2025

NLC dissolves Edo council over leadership rift

Mr Upah also accused the Edo government of seizing the keys to the NLC secretariat in Benin and threatening caretaker committee members.

NLC
August 16, 2024

NLC blasts Tinubu over interference in tenure of union leaders, destabilising Labour Party

“If the government feels that two years is the best tenure to go, it should be two years for everyone, including the office of the president and principal public officers as well,” said

President Bola Tinubu, NLC and LP logos, Joe Ajaero
July 18, 2024

NLC threatens nationwide protest over alleged attack on ASUU, SSANU members by Abuja CP

The NLC condemned the police commissioner’s action and threatened to protest nationwide if he failed to urgently apologise for trampling on both unions’ rights.

Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC)