Category: Employment, Labour & Productivity

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

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

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…

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Employment, Labour & Productivity, Wages and Minimum wage

Nigerian Labour Pushes for N154,000 Minimum Wage Amid Rising Living Costs

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Nigerian Labour Pushes for N154,000 Minimum Wage Amid Rising Living Costs

Organised labour in Nigeria has demanded a new national minimum wage of ₦154,000 for public sector workers, citing worsening economic hardship and declining purchasing power across the country. The demand was put forward by the National Public Service Negotiating Council (NPSNC), which represents key labour unions in the public service. In a formal communication addressed…

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Wages and Minimum wage

Why Some Federal Universities Paid Lecturers Incomplete Salaries in January – ASUU

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Why Some Federal Universities Paid Lecturers Incomplete Salaries in January – ASUU

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has clarified why several federal universities across Nigeria were unable to pay their lecturers full salaries for January 2026, attributing the development mainly to delays linked to the implementation of a newly negotiated salary agreement with the federal government. The explanation was provided by ASUU national president, Christopher…

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Employment, Labour & Productivity

FCTA Workers Shut Down Offices as Indefinite Strike Begins Over Unpaid Arrears and Welfare Issues

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FCTA Workers Shut Down Offices as Indefinite Strike Begins Over Unpaid Arrears and Welfare Issues

Workers of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), operating under the umbrella of the Joint Union Action Congress (JUAC), have declared an indefinite strike action scheduled to begin on Monday, January 19, 2026, following unresolved grievances with the FCTA management over welfare and career-related issues. The decision to embark on the strike was announced in…

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Employment, Labour & Productivity

NLC Schedules 17th Dec. Nationwide Protest Over Rising Insecurity

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NLC Schedules 17th Dec. Nationwide Protest Over Rising Insecurity

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has announced it will hold a nationwide protest on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, in response to what it calls a “surge” in insecurity across Nigeria. The decision was announced via a communiqué issued at the conclusion of the union’s National Executive Council (NEC) meeting in Lagos, jointly signed by NLC…

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Employment, Labour & Productivity, Strikes and Industrial Actions

NDA Opens Application Portal for 78 Regular Course

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NDA Opens Application Portal for 78 Regular Course

… Find Step-by-Step Application Process and Comprehensive FAQ here The Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) has officially announced the opening of its online application portal for admission into the 78 Regular Course, marking the beginning of a new academic and military training cycle for aspiring officer cadets. According to the announcement, online registration will commence on…

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Employment, Labour & Productivity, News

Resident Doctors Fault FG’s ₦11.9 Billion Payment Claim, Insist Strike Will Continue

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Resident Doctors Fault FG’s ₦11.9 Billion Payment Claim, Insist Strike Will Continue

The lingering industrial action by the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has deepened as the association’s president, Dr. Muhammad Suleiman, faulted the Federal Government’s claim of releasing ₦11.9 billion to clear outstanding arrears and allowances owed to doctors and other health workers across the country. Suleiman described the figure as grossly inaccurate, stating that…

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Strikes and Industrial Actions

ASUU Halts Warning Strike, Says Talks on 2009 Agreement Finally Gaining Ground

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ASUU Halts Warning Strike, Says Talks on 2009 Agreement Finally Gaining Ground

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has announced the suspension of its two-week nationwide warning strike after what it described as “encouraging progress” in ongoing negotiations with the Federal Government over the long-standing 2009 agreement. The decision was reached after an emergency meeting of the union’s National Executive Council (NEC) held in Abuja on…

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Employment, Labour & Productivity, Strikes and Industrial Actions

Dangote Refinery Reveals 22 Sabotage Attempts, Says Mass Sack Was to Protect Operation

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Dangote Refinery Reveals 22 Sabotage Attempts, Says Mass Sack Was to Protect Operation

The management of the $20 billion Dangote Petroleum Refinery has opened up on the reasons behind the recent mass dismissal of workers, revealing that the decision followed 22 documented cases of sabotage at the facility since its operations began. According to Devakumar Edwin, the Vice President for Oil and Gas at Dangote Industries Limited, the…

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Employment, Labour & Productivity

FG Unveils National Job Centres to Link Trained Nigerians with Job Opportunities

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FG Unveils National Job Centres to Link Trained Nigerians with Job Opportunities

The Federal Government has officially launched the National Job Centre Project, a nationwide network of employability hubs designed to connect skilled and trained Nigerians with real job opportunities. The initiative aims to modernize Nigeria’s labour market infrastructure and bridge the gap between job seekers and employers across various sectors. Announcing the development during the Mastercard…

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