Joint Health Workers’ Union, JOHESU, has suspended its indefinite strike after meeting with president Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The National Vice-President, JOHESU, Obinna Ogbonna, who confirmed the development on Monday evening, said the strike was suspended due to the progress made during engagement Continue Reading
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By Iyabo Adebisi The oyo state government has set up a committee to review the thirty thousand naira minimum wage to meet up with present-day realities in view of the subsidy removal. Announcing the committee at a meeting which was convened at the instance of Governor Seyi Makinde at the Executive Chambers Governor’s Office, Agodi […]Continue Reading
The Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, on Sunday shunned a meeting called by the Federal Government to discuss the subsidy removal and the attendant hike in fuel pump prices across the country. The union insisted that it would not hold any dialogue with the government representatives unless a legitimate team was set up. However, the Trade […]Continue Reading
The Nigeria Labour Congress has written all its 43 affiliate unions to mobilise for a scheduled industrial action primed to begin on Wednesday, June 7, 2023, The PUNCH reports. The strike follows the increment in the pump price of Premium Motor Spirit. Some of the affiliates of the NLC include – the Academic Staff Union […]Continue Reading
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has declared nationwide strike from next Wednesday. This is part of the resolutions reached at a meeting of the National Executive Council of the Congress on Friday in Abuja. The President of NLC Joe Ajaero told Journalists after the meeting that the federal government and the NNPC Limited have up […]Continue Reading
By Oluwatoyin Adegoke The Parliamentary Staff Association of Nigeria, PASAN, Ogun State chapter has extended its three days warning strike following the failure of the state government to accede to their demands. PASAN had last week declared a three-day to register workers displeasure with the state government over the non implementation of Consolidated Legislative Continue Reading
Representatives of the Federal Government are expected to meet with the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, on Wednesday by 2pm over the planned removal of fuel subsidy. The NLC National President, Joe Ajaero, made this known during an interview with Channels Television on Wednesday morning. Details later. Punch / Titilayo Kupoliyi Subscribe to our Telegram and YouTube Channels Continue Reading
By Funmi Adekoya Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke has advised the new Permanent Secretaries in the state to be good ambassadors and good example to their subordinates in the discharge of their duties. Governor Adeleke who gave the advice at the inauguration of new Permanent Secretaries described them as representatives of the Governor and […]Continue Reading
By Funmi Adekoya Osun State Government has allayed the fears of labour leaders over ongoing staff audit, clarifying that the exercise is not to witch-hunt or an agenda to sack workers in the state service. In a statement by Governor’s Spokesperson, Mallam Olawale Rasheed, the government says it has taken note of the concerns of […]Continue Reading
By Funmi Adekoya Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke has reiterated his commitment to ensuring better welfare for civil servants. Governor Adeleke stated this while addressing the workers at a victory celebration organised by the Joint Labour Movement and the Office of Head of Service for the Governor after he was affirmed by the Supreme […]Continue Reading
By Iyabo Adebisi It was encomium galore as the Oyo State Head of Service, HOS, Mrs Ololade Agboola, retired from active service meritoriously. The valedictory which was held in grand style was organized by Oyo State civil servants at the House of Chiefs, Secretariat, Ibadan. In attendance were Family members, friends, associates, and workers from […]Continue Reading
By Funmi Adekoya The Osun State Government says there is no plan to demote workers or plan to pay half of the salaries to state workers. In a statement signed by the Governor’s spokesperson, Mallam Olawale Rasheed, the government described as falsehood and wicked fabrication, the fake news about the demotion of workers and alleged […]Continue Reading
By Iyabo Adebisi Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has announced Mrs Olubunmi Olufunke Oni as the new Head of Service (HoS) for the State. This follows the retirement of the outgoing HoS, Alhaja Amdalat Ololade Agboola who will officially bow out of service next week. Until her new appointment, Mrs. Oni was the Permanent […]Continue Reading
By Funmi Adekoya The Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke has reassured the Osun State workers that his administration is focusing on worker’s welfare because it is the duty of the government. Governor Adeleke, who gave the assurance at this Workers Day celebration at Osogbo Township Stadium, said as a Comrade Governor, he is committed […]Continue Reading
By Oluwakayode Banjo A Federal Lawmaker from Oyo State, Hon. Tolulope Akande-Sadipe, has assured Nigerian workers of more vibrant representation that will prioritize their welfare, by the leadership of the 10th National Assembly. Akande-Sadipe, who represents Oluyole Federal Constituency at the House of Representatives, in a congratulatory message to workers, on Continue Reading
By Omolola Alamu In readiness for this year’s Workers’ Day celebration, the Nigeria Labour Congress, Oyo State branch has lined up some programmes to mark the event. NLC Chairman in Oyo State, Mr Kayode Martins stated this in an interview with our correspondent. Mr Martins said the labour force would have a match past, and that Governor […]Continue Reading
By Bolanle Adesida Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has urged public and civil servants in the state to continue to demonstrate more professionalism and dedication to their duties and responsibilities. Governor Abiodun who stated this at Okemosan Abeokuta during the send-forth reception held in honour of Former Head of service Dr Nofiu Aigoro and six […]Continue Reading
Jigawa State government has reduced the official working hours in the state by two hours during the 2023 Ramadan period. This was contained in a statement signed by the State Head of the Civil Service, Hussaini Kila and issued to newsmen by his Public Relations Officer, Ismail Dutse. According to the statement, civil servants in […]Continue Reading
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has directed public sector workers in the country to embark on strike beginning from Wednesday next week. Joe Ajaero, NLC president, gave the directive at an ongoing media briefing at Labour House in Abuja on Wednesday. He also directed that affiliate unions constituting the Nigeria Labour Congress should also be […]Continue Reading
Folakemi Wojuade/ Oluwakayode Banjo Assistant Director, Radio Nigeria Programmes Department, Ibadan Zonal Station, Mr Adedamola Tinubu has been inaugurated as the General Manager of Premier FM Ibadan. He is taking over from Alhaji Bashir Omotoso, who recently retired from service. While inaugurating the GM during a staff forum at the station’s premises, Continue Reading
By Oluwatoyin Adegoke Ogun State Council of Nigeria labour Congress has held its 2023 State Delegates’ Conference which ushered in Comrade Ahmed Ademola as the new Chairman of the Council. Comrade Ademola who is the State Chairman of Nigeria Union of Agriculture and Allied Employees emerged unopposed alongside Comrade Abiodun Akinsola of Nigeria Union of Teachers Continue Reading
By Leke Adegbite The Nigeria Labour Congress, Ondo State Council has inaugurated new executives to steer the affairs of the union for the next four years, as Comrade Victor Amoko emerged the Chairman of the congress. Also, Ondo State NUJ Chairman, Prince Leke Adegbite emerged the State Assistant Secretary of the NLC unopposed. While declaring […]Continue Reading
By Bolanle Adesida Ogun State Government has increased quarterly payment for pensioners from Six hundred million Naira to One billon Naira. The State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun announced this while addressing pensioners at an interactive session held at the June 12 Cultural Centre, Kuto, Abeokuta. Governor Abiodun who also announced that his administration had increased Continue Reading
The National Executive Committee of the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) has named Joe Ajaero as its new President. Ajaero, who was deputy President of the congress, emerged through a consensus as successor to the former leader, Ayuba Wabba who ended his eight-year tenure, yesterday. He was the sole candidate for the office of the union […]Continue Reading
Subscribers to the NLC/TUC Good Homes scheme have appealed to authorities concerned to allocate land for them to address their housing challenges. They made the appeal when they took peaceful protests to the minister of the FCT, Mallam Mohammed Bello and the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC headquarters in Abuja. This follows other protests by the […]Continue Reading