3 d. ago Rivers NLC threatens strike over unpaid LG workers’ salaries, minimum wage

The leadership of the Nigerian Labour Congress in Rivers State has decried the non-payment of salaries of local government workers in the state since February. The NLC threatened that if the LG workers’ salaries were not paid along with that of March by the end of the month, it would have no choice but to Read More

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4 d. ago Zamfara unions reject minimum wage template, threaten strike

By John Bassey, Gusau The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC) in Zamfara State have rejected the new minimum wage payment template of the Zamfara State Government. The unions also threatened industrial action within two weeks if the issues raised are not resolved amicably. The chairman of the NLC Zamfara State chapter, […] The post Zamfara unions reject minimum wage template, threaten strike appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 d. ago Reverse emergency rule in Rivers or face strike, Labour threatens

From Tony John, Port Harcourt The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) in Rivers State have threatened strike if President Bola Tinubu fails to withdraw the emergency rule and allow elective officers return to office. The organised labour strongly condemned the declaration of a state of emergency in the state, warning […] The post Reverse emergency rule in Rivers or face strike, Labour threatens appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 d. ago FCT Primary School Teachers Resume Indefinite Strike Over Unfulfilled Wage Promises

Primary school teachers in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), under the umbrella of the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT), have announced the resumption of indefinite strike action, effective Monday, March 24, 2025. This decision comes after the teachers received their February 2025 salaries without implementing the promised N70,000 minimum wage. The strike was discussed and […]

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1 week ago US: Radio Free Asia places workers on unpaid leave after Trump’s grants termination

Tribune Online US: Radio Free Asia places workers on unpaid leave after Trump’s grants termination The US government-funded Radio Free Asia (RFA) informed hundreds of US-based staff on Wednesday that they will be placed on unpaid leave at the end of this week following the Trump administration’s decision to terminate the outlet’s funding. RFA spokesperson Rohit Mahajan told Reuters that the administration’s move was “unlawful” and stated that the outlet […] US: Radio Free Asia places workers on unpaid leave after Trump’s grants termination Tribune Online

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1 week ago NLC, TUC reject Rivers state emergency, call it assault on democracy

The Nigeria Labour Congress and the Trade Union Congress of Nigeria have strongly condemned President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State, describing it as an attack on democracy. In a joint statement on Wednesday, NLC President, Joe Ajaero, and his TUC counterpart, Festus Osifo, faulted the move as “hasty and Read More

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1 week ago Oil Workers Threaten Nationwide Strike Over Expatriate Quota Violation

The Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) has threatened a nationwide strike over what it described as the blatant violation of Nigeria’s expatriate quota laws by an Indian oil firm, Sterling Oil Exploration and Energy Production Company Limited (SEEPCO). Speaking to journalists in Abuja yesterday, PENGASSAN president, Comrade Festus Osifo, accused […]

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1 week ago Military attacks: Electricity workers, Discos blame FG, threaten strike

The Federal Government has come under fire for its silence over the attacks on electricity distribution companies by the military. This came as the National Union of Electricity Employees has warned that continued assaults on electricity workers would lead to a nationwide service withdrawal. The PUNCH reports that within one week, the two distribution companies Read More

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1 week ago NASU threatens indefinite strike over workers victimisation by WAEC

By Chukwuma Umeorah The Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions (NASU) has accused the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) of suppressing trade unionism and victimisation of its members, warning of an imminent nationwide strike if the examination body fails to reverse its actions. Speaking at a press conference in Lagos yesterday, NASU’s General […] The post NASU threatens indefinite strike over workers victimisation by WAEC appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Military invade Ikeja Electric over ₦4bn unpaid bill, brutalise workers, destroy equipment

By Adewale Sanyaolu Men and officers from the Sam Ethnan Air Force Base in Ikeja, Lagos, have stormed the Ikeja Electric office in Alausa, Lagos, beating workers and destroying power and IT equipment. Confirming the development to TheSun.ng at the Ikeja Electric office, Head of Corporate Communications, Mr Kingsley Okotie, said the invasion of their […] The post Military invade Ikeja Electric over ₦4bn unpaid bill, brutalise workers, destroy equipment appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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