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NLC, among other things, urges FG not to release another Paris Club refund
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has asked President Muhammadu Buhari not to release the third another tranche of the Paris Club refund to state governors until they commit to use…
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NLC, TUC decry attitude of FG over NPA $20m alleged bribery
The Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) and its counterpart, the Trade Union Congress (TUC) have frowned at the Federal Government’s attitude in handling international corruption cases where Nigerians have been indicted.…
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Kogi civil servants reject Gov Bello’s 50% salary
The organised labour in Kogi has rejected the state government’s offer of 50 percent salaries to civil servants in the state. According to Punch, the labour union said its rejection…
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The economy cannot recover with poorly paid workers – Labour leader
Labour leader, Isa Aremu appealed to the Federal Government to constitute a national minimum wage review committee without delay to alleviate workers’ suffering. He said this on Monday, adding that the…
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‘Unemployment rate in Nigeria will continue to rise’ – NLC
The Nigerian Labour Congress on Wednesday said there are indications that unemployment rate will increase owing to the current economic situation in the country. This was revealed by the General…
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Just in: NLC calls off strike
by Chi Ibe The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has finally called off its failing strike - four days after the action was largely ignored by Nigerians and abandoned by constituent…
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YNaija Approves: Fuel subsidy removal is timely, welcome, and in order
It was inevitable. President Muhammadu Buhari knew it, and anyone who pays more than passing attention to good governance knew it. To keep the fuel subsidy regime or discard the…
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Olu Onemola: Let’s recognise the ‘tree shakers’ who got Buhari elected
by Olu Onemola ...those that have worked to make Nigeria better – the activists, the vibrant academics, the ‘tell-the-truth-as-it-is’ journalists, the fearless politicians, and the everyday Nigerians that have wrestled…
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Mutiny: Senate says no mercy for condemned soldiers…but NLC pleads
by Laila Ibrahim The Senate has said that it will not plead for the lives of the 12 soldiers who violated rules of the army. 12 soldiers were on the…
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Crude oil theft: We must hold our leaders accountable – NLC calls for mass action
by Rachel Ogbu The Nigerian Labour Congress has said that Nigerians have cried out enough against oil theft in the country without concrete efforts by the government to stop crude oil…
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They said, he said: “Bill Gates cancelled visit to Nigeria” – Premium Times, “It’s untrue, Gates rescheduled the trip” – Reuben Abati
by Rachel Ogbu According to a Premium Times report, United States philanthropist and 2nd richest man in the world, Bill Gates is the latest public figure to react to the…
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NLC alarmed by decision to pardon Diepreye Alamieyeseigha, says FG sending the wrong message
by Rachel Ogbu The Federal Government is receiving more backlashing following its decision to grant a state pardon to former Governor of Bayelsa State, Diepreye Alamieyesiegha, and a former Managing Director, Bank of…
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Showdown in Sokoto: NLC threatens strike over Gov. Wammako’s alleged flogging of PHCN staff
by Isi Esene The Nigerian Labour Congress is threatening to go on strike over allegations that the Sokoto State governor, Aliyu Wamakko flogged a Power Holding Company of Nigeria (PHCN)…
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NLC threatens nationwide industrial strike
by Isi Esene The Nigerian Labour Congress might be heading for another nationwide industrial strike if its demands are not met by the Federal Government. The Labour Union made its…
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#OccupyNigeriaReview: Move over ‘impasse’, the new Nigerian word is ‘deadlock’!
By Adebola Rayo Every time something happens in Nigeria, we add new words to our vocabulary. I'm sure we all remember "cabal", which started while Yar'Adua lay comatose and an…
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History in Progress! Muslims & Christians in Kano come together for over 10 hours to protest #FuelSubsidyRemoval – See Photos
by Seyi Lawal Nigerians have witnessed a remarkable sense of unity of purpose, bound together by rage over the fuel subsidy removal policy of the Federal Government of Nigeria, across…
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YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy
YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy