Category: Employment, Labour & Productivity

Public Servants Set October 2 Warning Strike Over Fuel Price, Wage Award

September 30, 2026September 30, 2026 Rextun boss No Comments

Nigerian public servants under the Joint National Public Service Negotiating Council (JNPSNC) have reaffirmed plans to commence a three-day warning strike from Friday, October 2, 2026, if the Federal Government fails to respond to their demands over fuel prices, workers’ welfare and preparations for a new national minimum wage. The council had given the Federal…

Employment, Labour & Productivity, Strikes and Industrial Actions

NLC Demands Urgent Federal Intervention as Petrol Prices Surge to N1,500 Per Litre

September 17, 2026September 17, 2026 Rextun boss No Comments

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has called on the Federal Government to urgently intervene in the country’s rising petrol prices, with Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) now selling for as much as N1,500 per litre in several states. The labour union’s demand came amid a fresh surge in pump prices across the country. The PUNCH reported…

Employment, Labour & Productivity

Federal Workers Demand N300,000 Minimum Wage, N1.5m Salary Cap From Tinubu

September 3, 2026September 3, 2026 Rextun boss No Comments

The Federal Workers Forum (FWF) has formally asked President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the National Assembly to urgently review the salaries of federal civil servants, proposing that the minimum wage be raised from the current N70,000 to N300,000. The demand was contained in a letter dated September 2, 2026, and signed by the forum’s National…

Employment, Labour & Productivity, Wages and Minimum wage

NLC Warns Federal Government as Fresh Health Sector Strike Looms

August 19, 2026August 19, 2026 Rextun boss No Comments

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has warned the Federal Government that the country could face another industrial crisis in the health sector if the lingering salary dispute involving the Joint Health Sector Unions (JOHESU) is not urgently resolved. The warning was contained in a letter dated August 6, 2026, addressed to the Minister of Labour…

Employment, Labour & Productivity, Strikes and Industrial Actions

Air Travel Disrupted as Aviation Unions Block Lagos, Abuja Airport Entrances Over Strike

August 11, 2026August 11, 2026 Rextun boss No Comments

Flight operations were disrupted at major Nigerian airports on Tuesday as aviation unions began industrial action, with union members barricading entrances to terminals operated by Air Peace in Lagos and Abuja. The action left passengers stranded and disrupted scheduled flights across the airline’s network. The industrial action involves the National Union of Air Transport Employees…

Employment, Labour & Productivity, Strikes and Industrial Actions

NLC Declares N70,000 Minimum Wage Unsustainable, Rallies Workers for Fresh Pay Fight

July 28, 2026July 28, 2026 Rextun boss No Comments

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has called on its affiliates and workers across the country to prepare for a fresh campaign for a new national minimum wage, insisting that the current ₦70,000 benchmark no longer reflects the country’s economic realities. NLC President, Joe Ajaero, made the call on Monday while declaring open the 2026 NLC…

Employment, Labour & Productivity, Wages and Minimum wage

FG Approves 35% Hazard Allowance Increase for Non-Academic Workers in Federal Universities

July 27, 2026July 27, 2026 Rextun boss No Comments

The Federal Government has approved a 35 per cent increase in hazard allowance for junior and senior members of the Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions (NASU) working in federal universities. The adjustment, according to the reported agreement between the government and NASU, is expected to take effect from January 1, 2026. Under…

Education and Institutions, Employment, Labour & Productivity

FG Signals Imminent Increase of N70,000 Minimum Wage Amid Rising Cost of Living

June 26, 2026June 26, 2026 Rextun boss No Comments

The Federal Government has indicated that it is preparing to review Nigeria’s national minimum wage, acknowledging that the current N70,000 benchmark no longer adequately reflects the country’s prevailing economic realities. The disclosure was made by the Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, during the Good Governance Summit 2026 held in Abuja. He stated…

Employment, Labour & Productivity, Wages and Minimum wage

FG Approves Allowance Increase, New Welfare Packages for Civil Servants Nationwide

April 24, 2026April 24, 2026 Rextun boss No Comments

The Federal Government has announced a comprehensive overhaul of allowances and welfare packages for civil servants, introducing significant financial benefits aimed at improving morale, productivity, and overall wellbeing across Nigeria’s public service. The reforms were unveiled in Abuja by the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Didi Walson-Jack, following approval by the Federal…

Employment, Labour & Productivity, Wages and Minimum wage

ASUU Issues Four-Day Ultimatum to FG Over New Salary Structure for Lecturers

March 27, 2026March 27, 2026 Rextun boss No Comments

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has issued a four-day ultimatum to the Federal Government of Nigeria, demanding the immediate implementation of a newly approved salary structure for university lecturers across the country. The directive was announced by ASUU President, Christopher Piwuna, during a public lecture held at Sa’adu Zungur University in Bauchi State…

Employment, Labour & Productivity, Wages and Minimum wage

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