Tag: STRIKE
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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…
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National Association of Nigerian Nurses and Midwives has called off its warning strike after a meeting with the government, announced by Health Minister Ali Pate. The strike, which began on July 29 over demands for better welfare, allowances, and working conditions, was scheduled to end on August 5 but was halted following the agreement …
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Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has warned that it will shut down medical services nationwide if the Federal Government fails to address its demands before the end of its 21-day ultimatum on July 23. The association protests a circular from the National Salaries, Incomes and Wages Commission that reduces allowances for medical and dental officers, which…
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Several branches of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) and the Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics (ASUP) have suspended services due to unpaid June 2025 salaries by the Federal Government. ASUU’s national president, Prof Chris Piwuna, had previously warned of a “no-pay-no-work” policy if salaries were delayed. At institutions like the University of…
