Eko Hot Blog reports that representatives of the Federal Government and organised labour are meeting at the Presidential Villa in a bid to avert a nationwide strike. The meeting came after the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) issued a seven-day ultimatum to the government over the recent hike in the price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has announced a plan to embark on a nationwide strike from August 2, 2023. EDITOR’S PICKS Massive Tragedy Unfolds As Tanker Fire Kills 20 In Ondo Yoruba Nation Agitator Sunday Igboho Loses Mother Sanwo-Olu Allegedly Approves Mass Burial Of 103 EndSARS Victims This is … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has declared a total and indefinite strike action. Recall that the doctors in the early days of July issued a two-week ultimatum to the federal government for the implementation of all their demands. EDITOR’S PICKS 7 Powerful Nigerian Women Who Paved The Way … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) has suspended the strike which was planned to commence on Wednesday over the removal of the petrol subsidy. The congress announced the suspension of the proposed nationwide strike and mass protest after a meeting of its leadership and President Bola Tinubu on Monday. EDITOR’S PICKS … Read more
By Judith Ukoh It’s been one week since President Tinubu’s declaration on fuel subsidy removal triggered a hike in fuel price. Since that time, some Nigerians have bemoaned the cruel impact on the cost of living, while others have backed the move. The top labour unions in the country are threatening a nationwide strike as … Read more
President Tinubu’s inaugural speech triggered a hike in the pump price for fuel. Although the subsidy was expected to run until June 30, filling stations, including the federal government-owned NNPC, started selling petrol at an average price of N500. The situation has forced a threat of a strike action from the leading labour group in … Read more
The Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ) has issued a directive for its members to participate in the nationwide strike. This is in response to the fuel subsidy removal. The announcement was made in a press statement signed by NUJ National Secretary, Shuaibu Usman Leman. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ) … Read more
Director Onanuga accuses NLC President Ajaero of playing politics, urges workers to ignore proposed strike over fuel subsidy removal. Onanuga claims Ajaero aims to destabilize Tinubu’s administration. He argues fuel subsidy is unsustainable due to financial constraints, calls for support. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Director of Media and Publicity for the dissolved … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has declared a nationwide strike from next Wednesday. The union announced the industrial action on Friday, following a meeting of its National Executive Council (NEC) in Abuja over the fuel subsidy removal and subsequent hike in the pump price of petrol. EDITOR’S PICKS Epe-Berger Bridge: … Read more
FG will meet with striking health workers today to come to terms or agreement. The unions had met with the government last Thursday, but the meeting ended in a deadlock But with the new government, there are high hopes for this meeting. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Federal Government and the striking Joint … Read more
The Joint Health Sector Unions and the Assembly of Health Care Professional Association have instructed their members to go on an indefinite strike. The ultimatum given to the federal government expired at midnight on May 24, 2023. As a result, health workers have commenced an indefinite strike. EKO HOT BLOG the Assembly of Health Care … Read more
The Minister of Labour and Employment, Chris Ngige, has criticized the resident Doctors for threatening to go on strike if their demands are not met within two weeks. The resident doctors demand better welfare, pay and an increase in the Consolidated Medical Salary Structure. The government warns that it will not pay any doctor who … Read more
NLC has called off its scheduled strike over the scarcity of Naira in the country. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the proposed nationwide strike by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) due to the scarcity of naira notes across the country has been suspended. It would be recalled that the NLC had planned to begin a … Read more
The NLC has directed Nigerians to report any commercial bank not dispensing cash. Affiliate unions and state councils of NLC were directed to monitor the cash situation and how banks were dispensing naira notes to workers. The nationwide strike will be a sit-at-home and picketing of the headquarters of the CBN and all its offices … Read more
They want a pay increase to make up for 15 years of inflation They will strike on 13, 14 and 15 March Their pay had increased by a cumulative 8.2% since 2019-20 Eko Hot Blog reports that Junior doctors in England will strike on 13, 14 and 15 March, the British Medical Association has announced. … Read more
NIPOST workers are set to embark on strike. The workers took to the street to protest on Friday. They allege that several staff members of the service have not been receiving any form of capital funding. EKO HOT BLOG reports that workers of the Nigerian Postal Service (NIPOST) are set to embark on industrial action … Read more
FG has reacted to the aviation workers’ strike at Lagos Int’l Airport. The Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika, described the strike action as wrong and inhuman. According to the Minister, the federal government is always willing to follow laid-down procedures in addressing grievances. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Muhammadu Buhari-led federal government has described … Read more
The suspension of the strike has restored calm to the airport. The association suspended operations on Monday, January 23, 2023, over non-payment of salaries. According to reports, the strike has been suspended and negotiations have begun. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the aviation workers at the Murtala Mohammed International Airport in Lagos have suspended their … Read more
Peter Obi has spoken on plans for universities ahead of the 2023 election. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Presidential candidate of the Labour Party, LP, Mr. Peter Obi, has promised to end the university lecturers’ strike that had crippled university education in the past. The presidential hopeful made the declaration earlier on Thursday at … Read more
Tinubu has assured that he would eliminate strikes from universities if elected president. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential candidate, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, said on Tuesday that if elected as Nigeria’s next president, his administration will ensure stability in the university system. The former Governor of Lagos State assured … Read more