Tension don dey rise as Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC) dey put pressure on Federal Government to address the problems wey dey affect Nigerian workers and ordinary citizens.

According to reports by Channels Television and Vanguard, NLC don give Federal Government two weeks, starting October 9, 2026, to take action on petrol price reduction and begin renegotiation of the national minimum wage. The union warn say failure to meet the demands fit lead to further action.

NLC say the current minimum wage of ₦70,000 don lose plenty of im value because of rising cost of living, while the price of food, transportation and other basic needs continue to put pressure on workers.

Meanwhile, TUC don also raise alarm over insecurity, rising living costs, poor workers’ welfare and unresolved labour disputes. According to Tribune Online, the union dey call for urgent government action instead of promises without clear results.

The labour unions dey insist say government must take practical steps to improve workers’ welfare and reduce the hardship wey Nigerians dey face.

As the pressure dey mount, Nigerians dey watch to see whether government go address the demands or the matter go turn to another nationwide labour showdown.