Human rights activist Omoyele Sowore has urged Nigerian labor leaders to remain courageous amidst reports of soldiers surrounding the venue of their meeting with the government. Sowore, a former presidential candidate, emphasized the importance of not being intimidated by such tactics and encouraged the leaders to stay focused on their mission of securing fair wages…
The Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) reacted strongly to the shutdown of the national power grid, attributing it to the ongoing strike initiated by workers in the electricity sector. NLC President Joe Ajaero criticized the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) for accusing the NLC’s monitoring team of attacking TCN workers. TCN claimed the grid shutdown was…
Organized labor in Nigeria is set to commence an indefinite strike on June 3, 2024, despite last-minute attempts by the National Assembly to prevent it. The strike is in response to the government’s failure to pass a new National Minimum Wage Act and reverse the recent electricity tariff hike. Despite meetings between labor leaders and…
Nigerian Petroleum Workers, under the National Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG), are set to join the nationwide strike initiated by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) starting on Monday, June 3, 2024. This decision comes as part of the organized labor’s demand for a new National Minimum Wage Act and the reversal of…
Nigerian Petroleum Workers, under the National Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG), are set to join the nationwide strike initiated by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) starting on Monday, June 3, 2024. This decision comes as part of the organized labor’s demand for a new National Minimum Wage Act and the reversal of…
The National Union of Electricity Employees (NUEE) is set to join the nationwide strike declared by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) beginning on Monday, June 3, 2024. This decision follows the government’s failure to enact a new National Minimum Wage Act and reverse the recent increase in electricity tariffs….
The Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN) is set to join the nationwide protests declared by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC). They plan to shut down all courts starting midnight on Sunday to demand action from the government on issues including the new National Minimum Wage and electricity tariff…
The Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN) is set to join the nationwide protests declared by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC). They plan to shut down all courts starting midnight on Sunday to demand action from the government on issues including the new National Minimum Wage and electricity tariff…
Aisha Yesufu, a human rights activist and co-founder of the #BringBackOurGirls movement, has publicly rejected the newly adopted Nigerian national anthem, “Nigeria, We Hail Thee.” In a video posted on her verified social media page, she can be seen refusing to stand up at a public event where the anthem was being recited. This action…
Kimberly-Clark, the American multinational known for brands like “Huggies,” has decided to exit the Nigerian market after operating locally for 14 years due to the challenging economic conditions. The company announced its departure in a statement issued on Friday, attributing its decision to global strategic priorities and the economic situation in Nigeria. The decision entails…