NLC demands end to power privatisation
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), has strongly criticised Nigeria’s electricity privatisation, describing the exercise as a “grand deception” and demanding an immediate reversal of the model. Speaking at this year’s National Union of Electricity Employees’ (NUEE) annual conference of women and youth in Abuja, the National President of the NLC, Comrade Joe Ajaero accused the […]
NLC Slams Tax Laws, Queries FG Borrowing
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has criticised the Federal Government’s economic and governance approach, warning that policies crafted without workers’ input were deepening poverty and undermining democracy. Speaking at the 85th birthday celebration and memoir launch of the Congress’ founding President, Hassan Sunmonu, NLC President, Comrade Joe Ajaero, faulted the new tax laws, rising public […]
ILO, UNICEF partner to strengthen Social protection systems in Nigeria
The International Labour Organization (ILO) and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) have announced a new partnership, the Supporting Sustainable Social Protection Systems in Nigeria (SUSI) project, to strengthen Nigeria’s social protection systems to better support vulnerable populations, including children, women, and informal sector workers. ILO Country Director for Nigeria, Dr Vanessa Phala who spoke […]
FG Sends Off 39 Benue Artisans for Overseas Jobs
No fewer than 39 skilled artisans have been deployed from Benue State to Belarus under the international job placements programme aimed at creating decent employment opportunities for Nigerians abroad. The initiative which is the first of its kind, was borne from collaboration between the Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment, the Benue State Government, the […]
JOHESU warns FG against criminalising, strikes, suppressing trade unions
The Joint Health Workers Unions (JOHESU), has warned the federal government against any attempt to use the new National Industry Relations policy to criminalise strikes actions or suppress trade union activities in the country. National Chairman Ado Minjibir and National Secretary, Martins Egbanubi in a statement they jointly signed expressed worry that the policy which […]