Tag: TUC
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2023 Elections: TUC, NLC drum up support for peter Obi
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) have declared their support for former Anambra governor and the presidential candidate of Labour party, Peter Obi. NLC and TUC declared their support for Obi in separate addresses on Tuesday in Abuja.
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Strike: TUC appeals to ASUU to shift ground
The Trade Union Congress (TUC) has appealed to the striking University lecturers to shift ground in their demands by making some concessions so that students can return to school. Mr Monday Ogbodum, Cross River chapter Chairman of the TUC, made the appeal in an interview with newsmen in Calabar on Tuesday.
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May Day 2022: Why we celebrate Workers’ Day – NLC President
President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Mr Ayuba Wabba has explained the essence of celebrating May Day or International Workers’ Day on May 1st every year.
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TUC threatens to withdraw members over fuel scarcity
The Trade Union Congress (TUC) on Sunday threatened to withdraw its members if the current fuel scarcity persists across the country.
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Senate President begs NLC, TUC to abort nationwide protest
President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, has urged the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, and the Trade Union Congress, TUC, to “abort” the planned protests against the Federal Government’s proposed removal of fuel subsidy. Lawan described the planned nationwide protest as “totally unnecessary”. He made the appeal on Monday when he met with the Minister of…
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NLC cautions against subsidy removal, hike in fuel price
NLC cautions against subsidy removal, hike in fuel price
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Fuel hike: NLC, TUC leaders walk out of meeting with SGF, Ngige, Keyamo, other FG representatives
The Organised Labour on Sunday walked out of a meeting with the Federal Government on recent increase in fuel price and electricity tariffs. The meeting was said to be about five minutes old before the Organised Labour, comprising Nigerian Labour Congress, NLC, and the Trade Union Congress, TUC, staged a walk out. In attendance from…
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Fuel hike, a violation of agreements reached with FG – TUC
The Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) says the increase in petrol price is in violation of all agreements the union had with the Federal Government. This is contained in a statement jointly signed by TUC’s President, Mr Quadri Olaleye and its Secretary General, Mr Musa-Lawal Ozigi on Tuesday in Lagos. The statement noted that…
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Nigeria @60: Why Nigerians are now in pains – Rep Nkem-Abonta [INTERVIEW]
As Nigeria commemorates its 60th Independence anniversary, certain issues of national importance have come to the fore, even with the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC) having to suspend, at the last minute, the planned strike to protest against the pains Nigerians are passing through. Issues ranging from the issues of fuel…
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BREAKING: Labour suspends planned strike as FG reverses new electricity tariff
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) have suspended the nationwide strike scheduled to commence on Monday (today), September 28. TheNewsGuru.com, TNG reports that labour’s decision to suspend the planned nationwide industrial action followed an agreement reached with the Federal Government at a meeting which started at 8.30pm on Sunday and…