LABOUR

As the world observes Workers’ Day 2025, JMG takes a moment to celebrate the true engine behind its success—its people. From engineers and technicians to sales teams and support staff, every member of JMG plays a vital role in powering homes, industries, and dreams across Nigeria and West Africa. This year’s theme, “Social...

The organised labour – the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) has said that since the removal of fuel subsidy by President Bola Tinubu on May 19, 2023, workers across the country have been having a hard time surviving. The organised labour said this as the...

The Director General of Nigeria-China Strategic Partnership (NCSP), Joseph Tegbe, has saluted the unwavering support of workers towards the development of the Nigerian and Chinese economy through a mutually-beneficial partnership. He stated this in a statement to mark this year's International Labour Day, also known as Workers' Day. While acknowledging...

The Federal Government has declared Thursday a public holiday to mark this year’s Workers’ Day. Workers Day is celebrated every year on May 1. Announcing this in a statement on Tuesday, the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, commended Nigerian workers for their diligence and sacrifice. He recognised their efforts as...

The Federal Civil Service Commission (FCSC) has shifted the deadline for submission of applications for vacancies in the Federal Civil Service to Monday, March 17 the extension replaces the initial deadline of March 10, as earlier advertised in national dailies and on the FCSC website (www.fedcivilservice.gov.ng) Professor Tunji Olaopa, FCSC...

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

The Lagos State Chapter of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has said that workers of the state-owned broadcast stations are entitled to the new minimum wage and should be paid the wage. The chairman of the chapter, Mrs. Funmi Sessi, made the assertion during a protest by the workers on...

The Ekiti State Government and Labour leaders in the state have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the payment of N70,000 minimum wage approved by the federal government. Addressing journalists on Wednesday at a brief ceremony in Ado-Ekiti, the Head of Service(HoS), Dr Folakemi Olomojobi, confirmed that the payment...

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has asked the federal government to immediately reverse the hike in the recent pump price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), otherwise known petrol, as well as previous increases. It said that the hike did not produce any good result but had only made the people...

  Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has dismissed insinuations that its battles with the government is majorly about wages,   sayings its fight with government over the years is to ensure the nation’s economy works for every Nigerian, irrespective of status. President of NLC, Joe Ajaero, stated this in Lagos at a...