One million Fine For Defaulters Fuel Marketers and NUPENG Declare Strike Indefinite Strike by Petroleum Unions Motorists in Delta State may soon face a fresh fuel shortage as members of the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) and the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) have announced an indefinite strike. The … Read more
Judiciary workers in Benue State, under the Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN), have locked the gates of the state High Court in Makurdi, protesting the government’s failure to include them in the new ₦75,000 minimum wage implementation. During a visit to the court premises, EKO HOT BLOG correspondent observed union members barricading the entrance, … Read more
The Magistrates Association of Nigeria (MAN) has ordered the closure of all magistrate courts in Cross River State, effective Monday, December 9, 2024. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the directive was issued in a notice on Sunday by the association’s state chairman, Godwin Onah, and secretary, Solomon Abuo. They stated that magistrates across the state … Read more
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) at Sa’adu Zungur University (SAZU), Bauchi, has commenced an indefinite strike to demand better working conditions from the university administration. The decision was announced after an emergency congress held at the Yuli Campus in Bauchi, where the SAZU ASUU Chairperson, Comrade Awwal Hussain Nuhu, explained that all efforts … Read more
The Joint Action Committee (JAC) of the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) and the Non-Academic Staff Union of Universities and Allied Institutions (NASU) disclosed on Saturday that the Federal Government has released only one out of four months’ worth of withheld salaries, despite a nationwide strike. EDITOR’S PICKS NASU, SSANU Strike Nears End … Read more
The Senior Staff Association of Statutory Corporations and Government-Owned Companies (SSASCGOC), an affiliate of the Trade Union Congress (TUC) at the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), has commenced an indefinite strike. This action follows the management’s failure to address critical issues concerning the welfare of its members. In a communiqué … Read more
ASUU Strikes Again: UniAbuja Joins Industrial Action NANS Declares Nationwide Protest Over Fuel, Power Crisis Disgruntled Students Raise Their Voices Against Mismanagement Eko Hot Blog reports that the University of Abuja’s ASUU chapter has embarked on an indefinite strike action. In the wake of this decision, the union aims to shed light on pressing issues. … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Trade Union Congress on Saturday said the suspension of its October 1 nationwide strike was a temporary move. It noted that it remained conditional upon the fulfillment of the promise by the President Bola Tinubu-led administration to fulfill the conditions enlisted in the Memorandum of Understanding signed by the … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) have jointly suspend the indefinite strike billed for October 3, 2023 following the removal of fuel subsidy. This was made known on Monday by the head of Media, Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria (MWUN), Com John Kennedy Ikemefuna. It … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees is set to embark on a nationwide strike. This was made known on Monday by the Union’s President, Mr Ambali Olatunji Olatunji expressed the readiness of his union to join the nationwide strike declared by NLC on Tuesday. The Nigeria Labour Congress has … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Federal Government and Labour leaders have reached an agreement for suspension of proposed nationwide indefinite strike after a closed-door meeting at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. Addressing reporters after the 4-hour meeting, the NLC President, Joe Ajaero said the N25,000 announced by President Tinubu in his Independence Day anniversary broadcast … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Federal Government of Nigeria has announced the removal of the value-added tax (VAT) on diesel for the next month. This news medium understands that the waiver is part of the resolution reached by the federal government and leadership of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC) … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Femi Gbajabiamila, Chief of Staff to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has announced that the N35,000 provisional wage increment for the average low-grade worker would now cover all workers. This news medium understands that Gbajabiamila made the announcement at the ongoing meeting with the representatives of the federal government at the … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the organised labour, Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) have rejected President Bola Tinubu’s N25,000 Provisional wage increment for the average low-grade worker. This news medium had earlier reported that President Tinubu in his October 1st message announced that the increment of the salary is to … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Federal Government and leaders of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC) are expected to meet today. This news medium understands that the meeting was fixed by the Federal Government in an effort to find common ground and avert the planned nationwide industrial action from Wednesday. … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) on Sunday insisted on embarking on an indefinite strike across the country. The NLC President, Joe Ajaero stated this while speaking on Arise News, adding that the union may declare strike by midnight on Tuesday. Editors Pick JUST IN: Fire Guts Supreme Court Building [Photos] … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has debunked reports making the rounds that it has embarked on an indefinite nationwide strike. Online reports had indicated that the union commenced its planned strike on Friday after its ultimatum to the federal government elapsed on Thursday. The organised labour had threatened to shut … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Association of Resident Doctors (ARD) in Kogi State has threatened to embark on an indefinite strike from September 9, 2023, if the state government does not meet their demands. The doctors, who are members of the Kogi State Specialist Hospital (KSSH), Lokoja, gave the ultimatum in a statement issued … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Chapter of the Nigeria Medical Association (NMA), on Wednesday, declared an indefinite strike over the death of their colleague, Dr Diaso Vwaere, a medical house officer. This news medium earlier reported that Dr Vwaere died as a result of injuries sustained when she was trapped in an … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Nigerian Medical Association, Cross River State branch, has started an indefinite strike action at all medical facilities in the state. The resolution was part of the association’s decision after an emergency meeting following the kidnap of their member, Prof. Ephraim Ekanem. It will be recalled that Ekanem was kidnapped from … Read more