ITUC-Africa Condemns Nigerian Government’s Unrelenting Harassment and Persecution of NLC Leadership – Cease and desist from further harassment of Workers’ leaders.

The African Regional Organisation of the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC-Africa: https://www.ituc-africa.org/) unequivocally condemns the Nigerian Government’s alarming and unrelenting harassment of NLC leadership. As we write, the Nigerian Government has unlawfully detained the (…)

Keywords : Human and trade union rights; Protest letters ; Nigeria;

ITUC-Africa Strongly Condemns the Violent Repression of Peaceful Protests in Nigeria: Calls for Urgent Dialogue and Reform

The African Regional Organization of the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC-Africa www.ituc-africa.org) unequivocally condemns the violent suppression of unarmed, and peaceful protesters in Nigeria. The tragic loss of lives in Kaduna, Suleja, and other parts of the country is a (…)

Keywords : Human and trade union rights; Protest letters ; Nigeria;

Letter to Mr. Bola Ahmed Tinubu, President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

SETTLE THE MINIMUM WAGE NEGOTIATION AND REVERSE THE HIKE IN ELECTRICITY TARIFF TO ALLEVIATE THE BITING ECONOMIC HARDSHIP THAT NIGERIAN WORKERS AND PEOPLE ARE CURRENTLY FACING.

Keywords : Human and trade union rights; Protest letters ; Nigeria;

JOINT COMMUNIQUE OF THE NATIONAL EXECUTIVE COUNCIL (NEC) MEETINGS OF THE NIGERIA LABOUR CONGRESS (NLC) AND TRADE UNION CONGRESS (TUC) HELD ON MONDAY THE 20TH DAY OF MAY, 2024

The National Executive Council (NEC) of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC) convened today in an emergency meeting in response to the pressing national issues affecting Nigerian workers, namely, the recent hike in electricity tariff, the ongoing negotiation of a new (…)

Keywords : Declarations; Human and trade union rights; Nigeria;

Hunger and Poverty Nationwide Protests by Nigeria’s Organised Labour: ITUC-Africa hails action and calls on the Nigerian Government to engage protesters in constructive dialogue

The African Regional Organisation of the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC-Africa: https://www.ituc-africa.org/) stands in solidarity with the Nigerian workers and people rallying nationwide under the banner of the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) to draw attention to the worsening (…)

Keywords : Declarations; Human and trade union rights; Nigeria; Extending Social Protection ;

ITUC-Africa Condemns Nigerian Government’s Unrelenting Harassment and Persecution of NLC Leadership – Cease and desist from further harassment of Workers’ leaders.

The African Regional Organisation of the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC-Africa: https://www.ituc-africa.org/) unequivocally condemns the Nigerian Government’s alarming and unrelenting harassment of NLC leadership. As we write, the Nigerian Government has unlawfully detained the (…)

Keywords : Human and trade union rights ;  Protest letters ;  Nigeria ; 

ITUC-Africa Strongly Condemns the Violent Repression of Peaceful Protests in Nigeria: Calls for Urgent Dialogue and Reform

The African Regional Organization of the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC-Africa www.ituc-africa.org) unequivocally condemns the violent suppression of unarmed, and peaceful protesters in Nigeria. The tragic loss of lives in Kaduna, Suleja, and other parts of the country is a (…)

Keywords : Human and trade union rights ;  Protest letters ;  Nigeria ; 

Letter to Mr. Bola Ahmed Tinubu, President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

SETTLE THE MINIMUM WAGE NEGOTIATION AND REVERSE THE HIKE IN ELECTRICITY TARIFF TO ALLEVIATE THE BITING ECONOMIC HARDSHIP THAT NIGERIAN WORKERS AND PEOPLE ARE CURRENTLY FACING.

Keywords : Human and trade union rights ;  Protest letters ;  Nigeria ; 

JOINT COMMUNIQUE OF THE NATIONAL EXECUTIVE COUNCIL (NEC) MEETINGS OF THE NIGERIA LABOUR CONGRESS (NLC) AND TRADE UNION CONGRESS (TUC) HELD ON MONDAY THE 20TH DAY OF MAY, 2024

The National Executive Council (NEC) of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC) convened today in an emergency meeting in response to the pressing national issues affecting Nigerian workers, namely, the recent hike in electricity tariff, the ongoing negotiation of a new (…)

Keywords : Declarations ;  Human and trade union rights ;  Nigeria ; 

Hunger and Poverty Nationwide Protests by Nigeria’s Organised Labour: ITUC-Africa hails action and calls on the Nigerian Government to engage protesters in constructive dialogue

The African Regional Organisation of the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC-Africa: https://www.ituc-africa.org/) stands in solidarity with the Nigerian workers and people rallying nationwide under the banner of the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) to draw attention to the worsening (…)

Keywords : Declarations ;  Human and trade union rights ;  Nigeria ;  Extending Social Protection ; 

Ajaero: African Trade unions angry with Nigeria

The African regional organisation of the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC-Africa) has frowned at the failure of the Nigerian government to resolve various industrial relations issues impacting Nigerian workers, especially the case of the assault of the President of the Nigeria (…)

By Michael Oche
Keywords : Newsletters ;  Human and trade union rights ;  Nigeria ; 

Migrant workers and GBV: African experts seek solutions

African labour expayts say they are working with relevant government authorities to improve the management of migrant labour, with a long-term goal of eliminating gender-based violenc against vulnerable workers. The resolutions emerged from a two-day conference that ended on Wednesday in Dar es (…)

Dar Es Salam, 18 December 2023 By Aggrey Mutambo / Nation Media Group
Keywords : Activities ;  Newsletters ;  Nigeria ;  Tanzania ;  Togo ; 

"Championing Rights-Based Migration Governance: ITUC-Africa’s Call to Action on International Migrants Day"

On this year International Migrants Day, the African Regional Organisation of the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC-Africa) stands to acknowledge and celebrate the invaluable contributions of millions of migrants worldwide. As a staunch advocate for social justice and human rights, (…)

Dar Es Salam, 18 December 2023 By Adjélé Mensah
Keywords : Activities ;  Newsletters ;  Human and trade union rights ;  Nigeria ;  Tanzania ; 

Worsening labour rights issues and the attack on the President of the Nigeria Labour Congress: Concerns about the lack of progress towards redress and fair closure

As representatives of the African Regional Organisation of the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC-Africa: https://www.ituc-africa.org/), encompassing 101 affiliates across 52 African nations, including the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC) of Nigeria, we (…)

Keywords : Human and trade union rights ;  Protest letters ;  Nigeria ; 

A New Dawn : Comrade Joel Akhator Odigie Elected General Secretary of ITUC-Africa

In a historic moment that resonates with the spirit of unity and progress, the 5th Delegates Congress of the International Trade Union Confederation - Africa (ITUC-Africa) concluded on November 30th in Nairobi. Among the significant outcomes of this gathering was the election of Comrade Joel (…)

Nairobi, 30 November 2023 By Adjélé Mensah
Keywords : Upcoming event ;  Newsletters ;  Nigeria ;  Organising And Workers Empowerment - Trade Union Unity ;  Congress ;  Kenya ;