Hardship: NLC and TUC threaten nationwide action after talks with government deadlock

Talks between the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), the Trade Union Congress (TUC) and the Federal Government ended without agreement in Abuja on October 22 over workers’ welfare and the cost of living. The unions gave the government until October 27 to make progress on demands including reducing petrol prices to 2024 levels, renegotiating the national minimum wage, providing agreed tax relief and addressing outstanding health and public-service claims. The NLC and TUC urged their affiliates, state councils and civil society allies to prepare for possible nationwide action if the next meeting produces no concrete commitments.