31.10.2026

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FCT Strike Fallout: Wike Confirms ₦12bn Salary Approval as NLC Warns Against ‘Scapegoating’

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The fallout from the suspended FCT workers’ strike deepened on Tuesday after FCT Minister Nyesom Wike confirmed a ₦12bn salary approval, while the Nigeria Labour Congress warned against scapegoating officials. Labour leaders insisted the dispute stemmed from delayed implementation, as court-ordered mediation moves the parties back to negotiations....

JOHESU Strike: Why Health Workers Are Split Over Salary Structures

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The ongoing JOHESU strike has exposed deep divisions within Nigeria’s health sector over salary structures, with the Nigerian Medical Association rejecting claims backed by NLC and TUC. At the centre of the dispute are longstanding differences between CONHESS and CONMESS pay frameworks, raising broader questions about equity, roles, and remuneration across public hospitals....

Court Orders FCT Workers to Suspend Strike

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The National Industrial Court of Nigeria has ordered FCT workers to suspend their ongoing strike following an interlocutory injunction sought by the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, and the FCT Administration. The court ruled that once a trade dispute is before it, industrial action must cease pending determination, paving the way for mediation....

NULGE FCT Joins JUAC, Begins Indefinite Strike

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The Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees in the Federal Capital Territory has joined the Joint Union Action Committee in an indefinite strike, escalating labour unrest within the FCT. The unions say the action follows unresolved disputes over workers’ welfare, outstanding entitlements and compliance with agreements, raising concerns over service delivery across local government councils....

Workers React to New Tax Laws as Take-Home Pay Changes

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Nigerian workers have expressed mixed reactions to the new tax laws as changes to PAYE deductions alter take-home pay across income bands. While some employees report slight increases in net earnings, others say the gains are marginal and insufficient to offset rising living costs, highlighting uneven outcomes in early implementation of the reforms....

Police Extend Recruitment Deadline Over Low Lagos Applications

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The Police Service Commission and the Nigeria Police Force have extended the police recruitment deadline by two weeks following low application numbers from Lagos and several other states. Authorities say the extension aims to ensure equitable national representation in the recruitment of 50,000 constables ordered to strengthen internal security across the country....

Tinubu Orders Immediate Resolution of Resident Doctors’ Strike — 19 Demands Under Review

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President Bola Tinubu has directed the Ministry of Health to ensure that striking resident doctors return to work immediately. The strike, which has paralysed tertiary hospitals nationwide, stems from unresolved wage, training, and welfare issues. Minister of State for Health Dr. Iziaq Salako says 19 demands are being addressed, including arrears, manpower shortages, and infrastructure gaps....

ASUU STRIKE GROUNDS VARSITIES NATIONWIDE — FG ORDERS ‘NO WORK, NO PAY

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Public universities across Nigeria have been grounded as ASUU begins a two-week warning strike over unpaid entitlements and unmet agreements. The Federal Government responded with a hardline “no work, no pay” order, mandating universities to record lecturers’ attendance. The NLC warned of a wider labour showdown if the impasse continues....

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