The Federal Government has summoned the leadership of the Nigeria Labour Congress to a conciliation meeting in Abuja. The meeting is scheduled for Thursday, October 22, 2026, a day before the NLC's two-week ultimatum expires on Friday, October 23. The NLC had demanded a reduction in petrol prices, the commencement of negotiations for a new national minimum wage and the implementation of outstanding agreements with public- and health-sector workers, among other demands. The union warned that failure by the government to address its demands within the stipulated period could compel further action.
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