21 h. ago FCT teachers end prolonged strike after payment of five months salary arrears, others

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja   Public primary schools across the Federal Capital Territory are set to reopen as the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) has called off its strike, which began in March. The decision followed the payment of five months’ salary arrears and the implementation of the new minimum wage for teachers. In a […] The post FCT teachers end prolonged strike after payment of five months salary arrears, others appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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48 h. ago Climate change: NLC’s demands beyond regular trade union welfarism issues

Tribune Online Climate change: NLC’s demands beyond regular trade union welfarism issues Typically, issues like minimum wage increases, withheld salary arrears, and electricity tariff hikes often dominate the headlines whenever the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) is mentioned. But beneath the familiar workers’ welfare agitations, lies other deeper national issues the Congress goes extra mile to engage and make demands on the government. CHRISTIAN APPOLOS, in this report, […] Climate change: NLC’s demands beyond regular trade union welfarism issues Tribune Online

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4 d. ago Sujimoto Pays ₦273m Salary Arrears, Eyes Construction Of Tallest Tower In Banana Island

Luxury real estate developer, Sujimoto Group, has cleared ₦273 million in salary arrears and settled over 80% of its private debts, marking what the company described as a critical turning point in its 12-year journey. The company, known for ambitious projects like LucreziaBySujimoto in Banana Island, revealed that this was the first time it experienced […]

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6 d. ago FCT teachers may soon call off strike after Wike’s intervention

Tribune Online FCT teachers may soon call off strike after Wike’s intervention The agreement includes a N70,000 minimum wage for teachers, payment of 25%–35% salary arrears, a 40% peculiar allowance, the N35,000 wage award announced by the Federal Government, and... FCT teachers may soon call off strike after Wike’s intervention Tribune Online

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6 d. ago FCT Primary School Teachers To Call Off Strike After Wike’s Intervention

The Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT), Federal Capital Territory (FCT) branch, will any moment from now call off the three-month-old primary school teachers’ strike, following the intervention of the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike. Chief of Staff to the Minister, Mr Chidi Amadi, disclosed this in Abuja on Thursday after a closed-door meeting involving the Minister, […]

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7 d. ago Wike to meet NANS, NUT, Area Council Chairmen over FCT teachers’ strike

Tribune Online Wike to meet NANS, NUT, Area Council Chairmen over FCT teachers’ strike Amid mounting tension over the prolonged shutdown of public primary schools in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has suspended its planned mass protest following decisive interventions by top security... Wike to meet NANS, NUT, Area Council Chairmen over FCT teachers’ strike Tribune Online

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7 d. ago Wike To Meet Area Council Chairmen, Others Over FCT Primary School Teachers’ Strike

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, will on Thursday hold a crucial meeting with chairmen of area councils, leadership of the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT), and those of National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) to finalise plans for the reopening of all public primary schools in the territory. This was disclosed […]

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7 d. ago FCT Teachers’ Strike: Wike, council chairmen set to meet labour leaders on Thursday

Nyesom Wike with the six area council chairmen, is scheduled to meet with labour leaders in Abuja on Thursday to address the ongoing strike read more FCT Teachers’ Strike: Wike, council chairmen set to meet labour leaders on Thursday

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1 week ago AXA Mansard Health Unveils Flexible Health Insurance Premium Payment

AXA Mansard Health Limited has enhanced its digital health insurance offering by introducing flexible monthly payment options, in a major step toward expanding healthcare access in the country. The upgraded solution now allows customers to spread their premiums over up to 10 months, replacing the traditional one-time annual payment and making health coverage more affordable […]

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1 week ago NLC Demands 100% Salary As Widowhood Leave Allowance, Others

The Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) has demanded the payment of 100% of monthly-basic salary as widowhood leave allowance while the holiday, which must last between 30 days, be applicable to both widows and widowers in service. NLC president, Comrade Joe Ajaero, made the demands at a pubic hearing on six bills seeking to address key […]

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2 w. ago 11 Months, Zero Payment: NYSC Members Tackle Gov. Alia Over Broken Allowance Promise

Corps members deployed to Benue State under the NYSC Batch B Stream II have cried out over the non-payment of their state-promised allowance for nearly a year. In an open letter addressed to Governor Hyacinth Alia, the corps members expressed deep frustration over the unpaid N15,000 monthly stipend, which they say has accumulated to N165,000 […] The post 11 Months, Zero Payment: NYSC Members Tackle Gov. Alia Over Broken Allowance Promise appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago FCT teachers strike: VDM holds free class at FCTA gate for stranded pupils

Martins Vincent Otse, Popular social media activist, widely known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), on Monday staged a symbolic protest at the read more FCT teachers strike: VDM holds free class at FCTA gate for stranded pupils

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2 w. ago “T for Tinubu, W for Wike” – VeryDarkMan Teaches Children At FCT Minister’s Gate To Protest Three Months Teachers’ Strike

Controversial social media activist and influencer, Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), on Monday staged a protest at the residence gate of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) in Abuja, drawing attention to the ongoing strike by primary school teachers in the capital. According to PUNCH Online, the strike, which began […] The post “T for Tinubu, W for Wike” – VeryDarkMan Teaches Children At FCT Minister’s Gate To Protest Three Months Teachers’ Strike appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago FCT Teachers’ Strike: Activist VeryDarkMan Stages Protest At Ministry’s Gate, Teaches Kids

Outspoken social media critic and activist, Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), on Monday, took his protest to the Ministry of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), demanding an end to the over 90-day strike by primary school teachers in Abuja. In a dramatic and symbolic demonstration, VDM gathered school children dressed in their […]

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2 w. ago JUSUN strike: SDP condemns Ondo govt over prolonged Court shutdown

Tribune Online JUSUN strike: SDP condemns Ondo govt over prolonged Court shutdown "The people of Ondo State deserve better, and it's time for the government to prioritise the effective functioning of the judiciary" JUSUN strike: SDP condemns Ondo govt over prolonged Court shutdown Tribune Online

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2 w. ago FCT crisis: Teachers advocate legislative amendment on primary school management

In the face of the prevailing crisis faced by the primary school teachers in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, read more FCT crisis: Teachers advocate legislative amendment on primary school management

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2 w. ago Zamfara Govt resumes payment of monthly allowances to 5,080 Imams

From John Bassey, Gusau Zamfara State Executive Council has approved the resumption payment of monthly allowances for 5,080 imams and Ladans ( Muezzins) across the state. In a statement issued by the State Commissioner for information, Mahmud Mohammed Dantawasa said the allowances, which had previously been suspended would not only resume but with improved provisions, […] The post Zamfara Govt resumes payment of monthly allowances to 5,080 Imams appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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