- The NLC and TUC said talks with the Federal Government on petrol prices and the minimum wage ended without agreement in Abuja on Thursday, 22 October 2026.
- The unions told their affiliates, state councils and allies to begin mobilising for possible nationwide action, but no strike has been called.
- The talks resume on Tuesday, 27 October 2026, after the labour minister asked for time to bring the relevant ministers and agency heads.
NLC and TUC give FG until 27 October as petrol and wage talks end in deadlock
Labour told its members to start mobilising for possible nationwide action after Thursday's meeting with the government in Abuja produced no commitments.
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) have told their members to start mobilising for possible nationwide action after talks with the Federal Government on petrol prices and the minimum wage ended without agreement in Abuja on Thursday, 22 October 2026. The two sides are due to meet again on Tuesday, 27 October. In a joint…