Eko Hot Blog reports that federal government has increased its offer for the new minimum wage for workers from N60,000 to N62,000. The figure was reportedly arrived at on Friday during a meeting between federal government representatives and labour leaders called to deliberate on the new minimum wage. The organised labour, on the other hand, … Read more
APC group organizes prayer session for Tinubu and ongoing strikes by NLC/TUC. Service attended by state party leaders, religious figures; prayers for peace, wisdom, economic turnaround. Emphasis on support for Tinubu’s leadership and call for divine intervention in various challenges. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Benue State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has … Read more
Reactions, Outrage As NLC Exposes Senators’ Monthly ‘Salary’. Labour unions demand ₦494,000 minimum wage, opposed to ₦60,000 offered. NLC highlights Senators’ lucrative earnings, sparking outrage. EKO HOT BLOG reports that amidst the escalating debate on the proposed minimum wage, Nigerians are voicing their concerns on microblogging platform X, highlighting the stark contrast between the salaries and … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Federal Government and the Organised Labour have reached new resolutions in a bid to end the ongoing nationwide, indefinite strike. The new resolutions were reached at an emergency meeting on Monday night, only hours after labour embarked on the industrial action. The strike has crippled various sectors, including the … Read more
Nigeria Police Force urges organized labor to cancel planned strike and resume negotiations. The strike is deemed illegal and premature, potentially leading to increased tension and hardship. Public advised to remain calm, prioritize dialogue, and continue lawful activities. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has called on organized labour to cancel the … Read more
NANS supports organized labour’s decision to embark on a nationwide strike over minimum wage demands. Labour unions, NLC and TUC, announced an indefinite strike starting June 3, 2024. NANS President, Pedro Obi, urges the government to accede to labour’s demands, citing their legitimacy and reasonableness. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the National Association of Nigerian Students … Read more
NLC and TUC declare nationwide strike over minimum wage deadlock. Festus Osifo announces strike during joint press conference in Abuja. Strike set to begin on Monday, June 3rd, 2024. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC) jointly announced a nationwide strike set to commence on Monday, June … Read more
ASUU plans to proceed with a strike unless the federal government meets its demands within the issued ultimatum. The union rejects the government’s ‘no work, no pay’ threat. The Lagos zone coordinator, Prof. Adelaja Odukoya, emphasized the need for the government to act quickly to prevent the strike. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Academic Staff … Read more
Discord among UniAbuja ASUU members over strike decision Anti-strike faction accuses leadership of serving personal interests Calls for transparency and adherence to democratic processes Eko Hot Blog reports that a rift has emerged within the University of Abuja (UniAbuja) chapter of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU). Editor’s Pick Admiring President Bola Tinubu’s Exemplary … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the leadership of the National Union of Electricity Employees, on Sunday demanded a reversal of the recent increase in electricity tariffs. The union, in a statement signed by its National President, Mr. Adebiyi Adeyeye, said the body would not hesitate to withdraw its members that would be used by distribution … Read more
SSANU, NASU, and NAAT to end strike; demands include withheld salaries and renegotiation of agreements Strikes prompted by withheld salaries from 2022; ‘No Work, No Pay’ policy enforced by former President Buhari Unions seek payment of withheld salaries and agreement renegotiation; meeting with Federal Government ends inconclusively EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Senior Staff Association … Read more
Federal Government meeting with university staff unions ends in deadlock. Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) and Non-Academic Staff Union (NASU) vow to continue strike. Strike initiated over withheld salaries, despite government release for other university staff. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the meeting between the Federal Government and the leadership of the Senior Staff … Read more
Federal Government to meet with SSANU and NASU leadership to discuss ongoing nationwide strike. SSANU and NASU commenced strike to protest withheld salaries from 2021. Previous administration withheld salaries citing ‘No work; no pay’ principle, SSANU and NASU demand equal treatment to ASUU. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Federal Government will today (Wednesday) meet with … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that members of the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities and the Non-Academic Staff Union have begun a nationwide strike today (Monday) over all unfair treatment and disparity in the payment of salaries by the Federal Government. Last Monday, the unions threatened to shut down hostels and power supply in universities across … Read more
tEKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, insisted yesterday that the only thing that would stop the planned nationwide strike over the hardship in the country was the federal government’s honouring of the agreement it had with labour. This was contained in the latest letter written to the government, where in the NLC … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Joint Action Committee of the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities and the Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions have threatened to disrupt industrial peace in universities if the government fails to release the withheld salaries of its members. These salaries were seized during their strike in 2022 … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) and the Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions (NASU) have warned of potential disruptions to industrial peace in Nigerian universities. This comes in response to the government’s failure to release the withheld salaries of their members, a situation stemming from a … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has suspended its protest slated for Wednesday, saying it has achieved “overwhelming success on day one” of the protest. It however said “nationwide action continues tomorrow with simultaneous press conferences across all the States of the federation by the state Councils of the Congress including the … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the about two-day suspension of operations with respect to the lifting of petroleum products by the Nigerian Association of Road Transport Owners has been called off by the oil transporters. NARTO confirmed this in Abuja on Tuesday evening after the intervention of the Federal Government through the Minister of State … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) and the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) have sent a notice of a 14-day national strike to the federal government. The unions said that the 16-point agreement that was reached on October 2, 2023, between them and the federal government, has not been implemented. EDITOR’S … Read more