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Workers across the Philippines observed Labor Day with protests demanding wage increases, tax reforms, and improved working conditions, while the government announced new wage hikes in some regions and organized job fairs.
Conflicting directives have emerged as factions within the Edo State Nigeria Labour Congress clash over the upcoming May Day celebration, with one group advocating for a boycott and another proceeding with plans.
The Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) has declared that a monthly salary of ₦1 million would hold no value without a stable national currency. This statement highlights concerns over the Naira's stability.
The National Land Commission (NLC) lost its bid to stop a Sh1 billion compensation payment to Charlise Development Company for disputed land in Embakasi, as the court upheld the payout.
The Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) has directed state councils to abandon traditional May Day celebrations in favor of street protests, leading to concerns about potential sanctions.
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has instructed workers to organize street rallies on May 1, 2026, to protest delays in implementing a new minimum wage.
Customs agents report that Nigeria is experiencing substantial revenue loss due to the ongoing closure of the ANLCA secretariat at Lagos’s Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA).
Former National Land Commission (NLC) chairman Muhammad Swazuri and 16 co-accused have been acquitted in a Sh221 million railway compensation case, after the court ruled that the prosecution failed to prove charges of conspiracy to defraud.
The Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA), Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), and other business groups have collectively warned that Nigerian businesses face imminent closures and job losses due to the escalating impact of rising global oil prices from the Middle East war.
The Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) has rejected a N6 trillion bailout package, with its President, Mr. Joe Ajaero, calling for urgent structural reforms within the country's energy sector.
The Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) and the Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprise (CPPE) are urging the Nigerian government to focus on local solutions and safeguards amidst the Middle East crises.
President Ruto has appointed Abdillahi Saggaf Alawy as the new National Land Commission (NLC) chair, along with six other commissioners.
Lawmakers noted that he appeared ill-prepared for the vetting session.
NLC raises alarm over alleged plan to spend N20b on grid expansion The Guardian Nigeria News
Nigeria's Labour Party is intensifying its membership drive and plans to recruit and train polling agents, collaborating with the NLC to increase its numerical strength.
According to a press note, the collaboration between NLCIL and NPTI is to provide a job-oriented Diploma Course
Nigeria’s Labour Party (LP) and the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) have formed a new alliance to strategize for the 2027 elections, planning to utilize union structures and workers as polling agents to protect votes.
Nigerian President Tinubu and state governors are holding a high-level summit with leaders of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) to discuss critical issues.
A financial expert provides stock recommendations for top companies including Sona BLW Precision Forgings, PFC, and NLC India.
Criticos has won the first round of his legal battle against the National Land Commission (NLC) after the court declined NLC's bid to admit a Senate squatter report.
Rivers State Governor Fubara has commended the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC) for fostering industrial harmony in the state through dialogue, assuring workers of continued welfare support.
NLC President Joe Ajaero has stated that a N1 million wage would be worthless if the Nigerian naira remains weak, emphasizing the union's priority for a stable naira value over nominal pay increases.
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has asserted that a ₦1 million salary is ineffective without a strong naira value, as inflation continues to erode purchasing power.
This article outlines the legal framework that governs the National Lotteries Commission (NLC) in South Africa, established to regulate national lottery activities and ensure proceeds benefit social development.
President Bola Tinubu has approved a N3.3 trillion (approximately $2.2 billion) plan to clear Nigeria's power sector debts. The initiative aims to improve electricity reliability, stabilize the energy value chain, and restore investor confidence, following a review of legacy debts accumulated over a decade.
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has announced plans for workers in states not implementing the N70,000 minimum wage to protest on May Day 2026.
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has protested at the Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) headquarters against the mass sacking of nearly 900 workers, issuing a 48-hour ultimatum.
The new commissioners of the National Land Commission (NLC) took their oath of office on Monday, with Julie Oseko being selected as the vice chairperson.
A new National Land Commission (NLC) team has been sworn in, with Chairperson Dr. Alawy stating their priority will be to address historical injustices and public land grabbing, despite existing operational and legal backlogs.
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has called for a radical overhaul of the nation's power sector and the creation of a single energy ministry to address persistent blackouts.
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) is demanding urgent tax relief and a cost-of-living allowance for workers as fuel prices surge due to the ongoing US-Israel-Iran conflict.
Leaders of the Civil and Local Government Staff Association of Ghana (CLOGSAG) reportedly failed to attend a scheduled meeting with the National Labour Commission (NLC) on Wednesday, March 11, amid their ongoing nationwide strike.
The Nigeria Labour Congress praises the FG’s new gratuity scheme, offering 100% of total annual emolument to retiring federal civil servants from 2026. Read More: https://punchng.com/nlc-applauds-fg-over-new-100-gratuity-scheme/
No fewer than 13 affiliates of the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, and the Trade Union Congress of Nigeria, TUC, alongside some employers’ federations, have formed a grassroots movement aimed at…
NLCIL has signed a Memorandum of Agreement with IISC Bengaluru to work on a project focused on innovation in the mining sector.
The Kebbi NUJ refutes an ex-NLC leader’s claims that journalists failed to report on Governor Nasir Idris’s achievements, calling the remarks unfair. Read More: https://punchng.com/kebbi-nuj-tackles-ex-nlc-leader-on-govs-media-coverage/
Nigeria’s Labour Party (LP) and the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) are planning mass grassroots mobilisation for the 2027 elections, aiming to avoid past mistakes by using union networks to register members and protect votes.
NLC rejected claims by the generation companies that it lacks the competence to interrogate developments in the electricity market. The post NLC slams ‘Clandestine’ N6tn GENCO demand appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
Dr. Alawy, President Ruto's nominee for NLC chair, was previously rejected by Members of Parliament during former President Kenyatta's administration.
Indian public sector undertakings NLCIL and NALCO have signed an agreement to collaborate on the development of thermal and renewable energy projects.
Nigeria's government is actively engaged in resolving a major aviation dispute and approving new infrastructure projects, while simultaneously grappling with economic challenges and legal battles over political party status and convention validity.
The National Land Commission (NLC) is engaged in a new court battle to block a Sh1 billion land compensation payout.
Nigerian aviation ground handlers are threatening to suspend operations due to an outstanding N9 billion debt owed by airlines, potentially disrupting air travel. This development comes amidst other domestic news, including a setback in the trial of former central bank governor Emefiele and an army rescue of a kidnapped victim.
The president of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Joe Ajaero, has been awarded the prestigious Arthur Svensson Prize for his exceptional courage in defending workers' rights.
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has criticized the deteriorating socio-economic conditions in the country, stating that Nigerian workers and citizens are being forced to endure hardship they did not consent to.
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has initiated a picket against the Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) in protest over the dismissal of 900 workers, highlighting a significant labor dispute.
A policy group criticized the Nigerian Labour Congress's (NLC) stance on an 'oil windfall,' describing its insistence on short-term benefits as a 'metaphor for absurdity' that sacrifices long-term economic resilience.
Petrol prices in Nigeria have reached record highs, fueling inflation concerns amid the US-Iran conflict, prompting the OPS and NLC to demand urgent government action to prevent inflation and job losses.
The Nigeria Labour Congress has rejected a proposed N6 trillion bailout for the power sector, citing past failures and demanding urgent structural reforms instead.
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has raised alarm over the worsening insecurity across the country, warning that Nigeria is “bleeding” even as Muslims mark the Eid-el-Kabir celebration. The post…
Nigeria's NLC (Nigeria Labour Congress) is demanding a cost of living allowance, wage award, and tax relief, accusing the government of leaving Nigerians vulnerable to volatile global oil prices triggered by the escalating Middle East crisis.
Legislators questioned the competence of some nominees.
National Safety Month was observed at NLCIL, focusing on safety practices and awareness within the organization.
Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, has raised alarm over what it described as questionable contracts estimated at about ₦20 billion within the Transmission Company of Nigeria,... The post NLC raises red flag over ‘questionable’ ₦20bn contracts in TCN appeared first on Vanguard News.
I knew Comrade BJ for more than three decades. Before our first meeting, I had heard and read a lot about him, from his exploits as the president of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), an affiliate of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), his intellectual, academic and literary prowess, but more importantly his radical […] The post For Comrade Biodun Jeyifo (BJ); for Nigeria, By Chido Onumah appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
NLC and FOBTOB members protest NAFDAC’s alcohol sachet ban in Lagos, citing economic suffocation and demanding the reopening of sealed factories. Read More: https://punchng.com/alcohol-sachet-ban-no-work-for-us-no-work-for-you-nlc-fobtob-protesters-temporarily-block-nafdac-lagos-office/
A firm is seeking intervention from the National Land Commission (NLC) and the Attorney General (AG) regarding alleged encroachment on land in Kasarani.
The Zamfara State government is seeking collaboration to tackle the crisis of out-of-school children, with approximately 455,947 children out of school as of 2025.
President Ruto has nominated a new NLC chair and commissioners, a move critical for land acquisition decisions and his key projects.