October 15
Nigeria: Gombe Govt Approves N71,500 Minimum Wage for Workers
The agreement was sealed between the organised labour and the state government, on Monday in Gombe. Read more »
October 11
Nigeria: Strike Looms As ASUU Members Meet Across Campuses
ASUU concluded at its National Executive Council (NEC) meeting on 19 September that the government's efforts at addressing its concerns were not satisfactory, prompting the latest… Read more »
October 10
Nigeria: Nigerian Health Workers Threaten Strike, Give 15-Day Ultimatum
The ultimatum, according to the unions, will last between 10-25 October after which a 7-day warning strike will be declared should the government fail to address their demands. Read more »
October 09
Nigeria: NLC Demands Immediate Reversal of Newly Increased Petrol Prices
The Labour leader warned that the increase would deepen poverty, further depress industrial productivity, and increase job losses. Read more »
Nigeria: NLC Reacts to Latest Hike in Petrol Price
The recent hike in pump price of petrol comes after the NNPC decided to terminate its exclusive purchase agreement with Dangote Refinery. Read more »
October 07
Nigeria: NAFDAC Workers Embark On Indefinite Strike Over Welfare Issues
Mrs Adeyeye said whether it is a matter of promotion or estacode, the agency has been following the rules and is committed to promoting the workers' welfare. Read more »
October 01
Nigeria: Nigerian Govt Set to Launch Initiative to Provide 2.5 Million Jobs
He said the initiative, Renewed Hope Labour Employment and Empowerment Programme (LEEP), is conceived as a comprehensive suite of interventions at job creation by the Federal… Read more »
September 30
Nigeria: As Nigeria Marks Independence Anniversary Primary Schools Remain Shut in Capital City
In an interview with PREMIUM TIMES, the FCT NUT Chairman, Stephen Knabayi, confirmed that the strike would continue until the government accedes to the workers' requests. Read more »
Nigeria: Independence Anniversary - NLC President Hails Nigerian Workers for Sacrifice Despite Broken Promises, Corruption
"We urge the downtrodden Nigerians who bear the marks or burden of these broken promises, exploitation and corruption to not give up hope on their country." Read more »
Nigeria: Confronting Challenges of Paying the New Minimum Wage
Governments at all levels should scrutinise their payrolls, keep a manageable and efficient workforce, prosecute those who tamper with payrolls and sundry treasury looters Read more »
September 28
Africa: ILO Wants Child Labour Reporting Amplified in Africa, Trains Journalists
Facilitators and participants discussed strategies to amplify accurate and ethical storytelling, and the need to involve children's voices in reporting. Read more »
September 29
Nigeria: Govt Hands Over 64 CNG Buses to Labour Unions, NANS
The handover of the buses took place on Sunday at the State House Conference Centre, Abuja, as part of activities marking Nigeria's 64th independence anniversary. Read more »
September 26
Nigeria: Nigerian Lecturers Shut Down Faculties Over Vice-Chancellorship Race
The lecturers said they are embarking on an indefinite strike over the matter. Read more »
Nigeria: Labour Party NWC Supports Boycott of Anambra Local Elections
The election will be held this Saturday. Read more »
September 24
Nigeria: Nigeria Unemployment Rate Hits 5.3 Percent in Q1 2024 - NBS
According to the bureau, time-related underemployment in Q1 2024 was 10.6 per cent, showing a decrease of 1.7 per cent from the rate of 12.3 per cent recorded in Q3 2023. Read more »
September 19
Nigeria: Poll - Edo Govt Declares Friday Work-Free Day
Over 2.2 million voters are expected to participate in Saturday's poll in Edo State. Read more »
Nigeria: Withheld Salaries - Again, SSANU, Nasu Threaten Indefinite Strike
The unions announced a 'final three-week ultimatum' starting from 17 September 2024, warning that if their demands are not met, they will commence an indefinite strike. Read more »
September 17
Nigeria: Another Kano Governor's Aide Resigns, Join APC
Mr Jibrin announced the development in a statement he posted on Facebook. Read more »
September 13
Nigeria: Nigerian Govt Unveils Initiative to Reduce Unemployment By 20 Percent in Five Years
"The key goals are to reduce youth unemployment by 20 per cent in the next five years and achieve a 50 per cent increase in youth-led enterprise." Read more »
September 12
Nigeria: Your Tenure Has Expired, BoT Official Tells Abure - Labour Party Crisis
The BoT official says Mr Abure had led the party without election since he sudden death of the Labour Party;s National Chairman, Abdulkadir Abdulsalam, in 2000, Read more »
September 11
Nigeria: Govt, Labour Engage in Claims, Counterclaims Over Ajaero's Arrest
While the government said Mr Ajaero snubbed an invitation from the SSS, labour insists the NLC president was never formally invited. Read more »
September 12
Nigeria: Healing the Brain Drain - Nigeria's Move to Stem Health Workers Migration
Ranked by WHO among the 37 countries with critical health workforce shortages, Nigeria is battling an exodus of trained professionals abroad. Read more »
September 10
Nigeria: Why Delta Govt. Is Delaying New Minimum Wage - Oborevwori
The governor disclosed this on Tuesday. Read more »
Nigeria: Be Involved in Civil Matters, Lose Your Promotion, PSC Chair Warns Police Officers
PSC asked police officers to stay clear of civil matters and allow the civil courts to do their duties Read more »
Nigeria: Dismissed Lecturers - ASUU Imposes Fresh Sanctions On Nigerian University
The union accused Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State of being behind the failure of the authorities to resolve the crisis seven year after. Read more »