Organised Labour through the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), has forced the Federal Government to reduce telecommunications tariff hike from 50 per cent to 35 per cent. Vanguard reports that the reduction followed a meeting of the 10-man committee comprising government and NLC representatives at the office of the National Security Adviser (NSA) on Friday, 21 February 2025. According to government …

The Oyo State chapter of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) brought operations at the Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC) to a standstill on Tuesday, staging a massive protest over the recent dismissal of over 3,000 employees. Led by its Chairman, Comrade Kayode Martin, the union members barricaded the entrance to the IBEDC office, shutting down the facility and causing traffic …

The Osun State chapter of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has directed its members working in local government areas across the state to withdraw their services, effective Monday. In a statement on Sunday by its chairman, Dr. Christopher Arapasopo, the NLC said that it had observed the ongoing political unrest, which has caused agitation and fear among its members working …

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has condemned the recent 50% tariff hike by telecommunications companies, calling for an immediate reversal to avoid severe consequences. Despite an agreement with the Federal Government and the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), telecom firms have proceeded with the increase, prompting the NLC to issue a 1 March deadline for a total shutdown of their operations …

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has suspended its planned nationwide protest against the recent 50 per cent hike in telecom tariffs approved by the Federal Government. The labour union aborted the planned rally scheduled for Tuesday (today) following a meeting with government representatives at the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation in Abuja, on Monday. The …

Telecom operators in the country have warned the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) not to drive the last nail in the coffin of an already ailing telecom sector with it’s planned nationwide protest on 4 February 2025. The telcos through their Chief Executive Officers (CEO) and the Chairman of the umbrella body, the Association of Licensed Telecom Operators in Nigeria (ALTON), …

The House of Representatives’ Committee on Communications is interfacing with the leadership of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) to avert the nationwide protest scheduled 4 February 2025, over the 50 per cent hike in telecom tariff. The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) recently approved a 50 per cent tariff increase for telecommunication companies, citing prevailing operational costs. Miffed by the development, …

The Nigeria Labour Congress has declared a nationwide protest over the recent hike in telecommunications tariffs. The protest is scheduled to take place on Tuesday, 4 February 2025. This was stated in a communiqué issued after the National Administrative Council meeting of the NLC on Wednesday. The Federal Government approved a 50 per cent increase after telecom operators initially requested …

The Nigeria Labour Congress has urged Nigerians to prepare for a nationwide boycott of telecommunication services in protest against the Federal Government’s recent approval of a 50% increase in telecom tariffs. In a statement by its President, Joe Ajaero, on Wednesday, the NLC condemned the tariff hike, describing it as an unjust burden on citizens already grappling with economic challenges. …

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has frowned at the recent hike in the pump prices of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS, popularly called petrol), describing it as the height of insensitivity against the masses. This is as oil marketers said they should not be blamed for the recent hike in PMS prices nationwide. Similarly, the Dangote Petroleum Refinery also said the …