NLC Threatens Nationwide Strike Over Six Key Demands

Nigerian workers, represented by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC), have threatened to initiate a nationwide strike if the Federal Government does not address their grievances by October 27. This warning follows a meeting held in Abuja on October 22, which ended without resolution due to the absence of key government officials responsible for decision-making.

The NLC has outlined six key demands, including measures to reduce petrol prices to levels that existed when the national minimum wage of N70,000 was established in 2024, negotiations for a new national minimum wage, and the establishment of a tripartite negotiating committee. Additionally, they are seeking the implementation of tax relief measures, settlement of outstanding wage awards, and adherence to a settlement reached with the Joint Health Sector Unions on February 5, 2026.

The next meeting is scheduled at the Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment in Abuja.