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Nigerian Activists and Politics: How Serious?

April 10, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

 Salihu Moh. Lukman, smlukman@gmail.com  Sometimes in 2004, at an interactive session with Mr. Rodrigo de Rato, then visiting Managing Director of International Monetary Fund (IMF), a member of President Obasanjo’s economic team who was a Minister emphatically announced that the … read more »

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Diminishing relevance of Nigerian unionists

December 7, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Adewale Stephen Millions of workers in Nigeria look up to their union leaders to organise them to protect their rights. But recent events show that unionists are fast losing the confidence of the masses When the controversial Central Bank Governor … read more »

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Armed policemen seal Oyo NLC office

April 9, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

IBADAN – ARMED policemen yesterday took over the Oyo State Secretariat of the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, in Agodi, Ibadan, over what the Commissioner of Police, Mr. Yabo Mohammed, said was a preventive measure to prevent a breakdown of law … read more »

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The betrayal of Nigeria’s general strike

January 20, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

The betrayal of the nationwide general strike by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) provides crucial lessons for workers and young people the world over. The strike began January 9. It was officially called off … read more »

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Oil subsidy protests sweep Nigeria

January 13, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

By Fidelis Allen Conflicting roles of unions and civil society. Anti-government protests have been quite successful, although with many reports of police brutality against protesters. But labour unions appear unable to provide a voice for the people in some parts … read more »

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Press Release By Nigeria Attorney General of the Federation and Ministry of Justice

January 10, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

The attention of the Attorney General of the Federation has been drawn to reports of the unfortunate loss of lives of Nigerians in the course of the demonstrations staged yesterday in some parts of the country. Government regrets this development … read more »

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Nigerian unions warns president over fuel subsidy

October 17, 2011 by benim

Nigeria’s trade unions have warned President Goodluck Jonathan there could be civil unrest if the go-ahead is given to remove the fuel subsidy the government says will cost 1.2 trillion naira this year. The elimination of the subsidy has for … read more »

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