Tag: STRIKE
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Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has denied receiving the ₦50 billion revitalisation fund the Federal Government (FGN) recently claimed to have released, insisting that none of its key demands has been met ahead of its National Executive Council (NEC) meeting scheduled for November 8–9, 2025. In a statement signed by Prof. Jurbe Molwus, ASUU…
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National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has issued a seven-day ultimatum to the Federal Government (FG) and the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) to resolve their ongoing dispute and avert another strike that could disrupt the academic calendar. In a statement signed by NANS President, Olushola Oladoja, the students’ body expressed concern over the…
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The Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) has declared a nationwide strike starting today Monday, in response to the dismissal of over 800 workers at the Dangote Petroleum Refinery, which the union claims violates labor laws and international conventions. The strike involves halting crude oil and gas supplies to the…
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Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) has suspended its two-day strike after a meeting with the Federal Government and Dangote Group officials, which resulted in an agreement to unionize workers at Dangote Refinery. Recall the union had threatened to strike over management’s refusal to allow unionization and alleged anti-labor practices related to…
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Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) has announced that it will proceed with strike starting today Monday, despite efforts by the Federal Government to mediate. NUPENG’s President, Williams Akporeha, confirmed that while the government had reached out to address their concerns, the union’s industrial action would go ahead pending a meeting scheduled…
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Education Minister Olatunji Alausa has assured that the Federal Government will prevent university strikes by engaging with the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) respectfully to address issues like the 2009 ASUU-FGN Agreement, which covers university funding, salary arrears, and promotions. He emphasized keeping children in school and avoiding publicizing private talks. Additionally, Alausa highlighted…
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President Donald Trump has expressed frustration over a Russian strike on a US-owned factory in Ukraine, stating he is unhappy with the ongoing war. He announced a two-week timeframe to assess peace efforts, after which he will decide on imposing massive sanctions or tariffs on Russia or taking no action, saying, “it’s your fight.” Trump…
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National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has cautioned the Federal Government and the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) against a potential strike that could destabilize the education system. In a statement issued on Friday by NANS President Olushola Oladoja and PRO Adeyemi Samson, the association acknowledged ASUU’s grievances, including issues with the 2009 ASUU-FGN…
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Nigerian government has reportedly addressed two key demands of the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) amid an impending strike threat. The demands included reversing a 40% deduction from the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) funds and appointing Opeyemi Agbaje as chair of the National Pension Commission (PenCom). While PenCom has yet to confirm Agbaje’s appointment,…
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Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has issued a seven-day ultimatum to President Bola Tinubu’s government, demanding the quick appointment of the National Pension Commission’s governing board and accountability for alleged diverted workers’ funds through the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF). The union also challenged the government’s claim of ownership over its headquarters, asserting it belongs…
