NARD Holds Emergency Meeting Doctors’ Strike Looms Over Unpaid Salaries Ultimatum to Federal Government Expires The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) will hold a National Executive Council meeting today to decide on a possible nationwide strike. The association had previously given a 10-day ultimatum to the Federal Government, warning that its members would stop … Read more
The Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics (ASUP) has directed its members nationwide to return to work following the conclusion of their two-week warning strike. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the industrial action, which commenced on December 2, 2024, was intended as a precursor to an indefinite strike, highlighting unresolved issues with the government. In a … Read more
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has condemned Ebonyi State Governor Francis Nwifuru for threatening to dismiss workers striking over the non-implementation of the ₦70,000 national minimum wage. Governor Nwifuru, speaking at the Government House in Abakaliki on Monday, warned that striking employees who fail to resume work risk being sacked, with their salaries withheld. He … Read more
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has rejected the justifications offered by some state chapters for not joining the planned nationwide strike, emphasising that workers’ welfare must take precedence. Speaking to Punch, NLC National Treasurer Akeem Ambali confirmed that the union had instructed all affiliate unions to prepare their members for industrial action in states that … Read more
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) strike scheduled for December 1 is in danger of collapsing as multiple state chapters have declared they will not participate. The strike was meant to protest delays in adopting the N70,000 minimum wage approved by President Bola Tinubu in July. Several states, including Lagos and Rivers, have already surpassed the … Read more
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has instructed its members in states that have yet to implement the new minimum wage to initiate an indefinite strike starting December 1, 2024. This directive follows the NLC’s resolutions from its National Executive Council (NEC) meeting over the weekend. “The NEC expresses deep frustration over the persistent delays and … Read more
The Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) has declared that it will not back down from its current strike action, joined by the Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions (NASU), until their demands are fully met. SSANU and NASU commenced an indefinite strike on Monday in response to the non-payment of four … Read more
The Ogun State chapter of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has decided to suspend its ongoing strike for four weeks to allow for constructive dialogue with the state government. As a result, members are instructed to resume work at 8:00 AM on Monday, September 2, 2024. This decision was reached during an emergency general meeting … Read more
The National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has announced a seven-day warning strike, set to begin at midnight on Monday, August 26, 2024. This nationwide industrial action is in protest of the ongoing captivity of Dr. Ganiyat Popoola, a member of NARD who has been held hostage for over eight months. EDITOR’S PICKS Dangote, Elumelu, … Read more
The Federal Government has resolved the longstanding issue of unpaid minimum wage arrears for staff of the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet). EKO HOT BLOG reports that the settlement, covering 45 months of arrears dating back to 2019, was confirmed in a statement issued on August 12, 2024, by Okechukwu Nwokoro, Secretary of the NiMet Unions Joint … Read more
Anambra JUSUN ends its indefinite strike after a meeting with Governor Soludo, who promised to address judiciary workers’ salary issues following the implementation of the new minimum wage. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Anambra State chapter of the Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN) has officially ended its indefinite industrial action following a productive meeting … Read more
Accept FG’s Offer On Minimum Wage – Senate Urges Labour. Bamidele calls for dialogue and peace in the minimum wage negotiations, emphasizing unity and patriotism. Despite the government’s offer of a 100% increase, the labour unions rejected it, leading to a two-day strike. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the lawmaker representing Ekiti Central senatorial district and … Read more
Non-academic university staff demand nearly six months of unpaid salaries, highlighting injustice as academic staff received part of theirs. Unions SSANU, NAAT, and NASU warn of potential industrial action due to government’s broken promises. Union leaders criticize delayed government response and call for immediate payment to ensure fair treatment for all staff. EKO HOT BLOG reports … Read more
Presidency Reacts To NLC, TUC Strike, Claims Many Participants Are Labour Party Supporters. The strike is due to the Federal Government’s refusal to increase the proposed minimum wage. The NLC and TUC have been negotiating for a new national minimum wage. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Presidency has responded to the ongoing indefinite nationwide strike … Read more
NLC, TUC Block Headquarters In Plateau Over Electricity Tariff Hike. They demand withdrawal of recent electricity tariff hike. Letter accuses NERC of collusion with electricity companies. EKO HOT BLOG reports that members of the Nigerian Labour Congress in Plateau State, along with the Trade Union Congress, on Monday staged a blockade at the headquarters of Jos … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives in Oyo state has issued a 14-day ultimatum, threatening to go on an indefinite strike if their requests are not fulfilled within the days. In a letter addressed to Governor Seyi Makinde‘s led government on May 2, 2024, the council expressed their … 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
NASU Threatens To Embark On Indefinite Strike Over Unpaid salaries. Despite President Tinubu’s order to pay four months’ salaries, only teaching staff received compensation, leading to mounting grievances among non-teaching staff. The House of Representatives has intervened, but the issue remains unresolved, raising concerns about the impact on tertiary education in Nigeria. EKO HOT BLOG reports … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the meeting between the Federal Government and organised Labour to stave off the planned strike by the Nigeria Labour Congress and Trade Union Congress deadlocked on Monday night. According to PUNCH, the Minister of State Labour and Employment, Nkeiruka Onyejeocha, who hosted the parley in Abuja, could not convince the … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Federal Government has yet to release the withheld salaries of university lecturers, workers, and other employees of federal polytechnics and colleges of education despite the waiver granted by the President, Bola Tinubu. Tinubu in October approved a partial waiver of the no-work-no-pay order on striking members of the Academic … Read more