March 10, 2026

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Court Restrains NLC, TUC From FCT Strike and Protest

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A Nigerian court has barred the Nigeria Labour Congress and the Trade Union Congress from proceeding with a planned strike and protest in the Federal Capital Territory, shifting a labour dispute into the judicial arena. The order raises fresh questions about the balance between workers’ rights, public order, and how far courts can go in shaping industrial action during periods of civic tension....

Wike Seeks Jail Term for FCTA Striking Workers Over Court Order Defiance

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Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike has asked the National Industrial Court to jail leaders of striking FCTA workers for allegedly disobeying a court order restraining industrial action. The move escalates a tense standoff between the FCT administration and labour unions, raising fresh questions about the balance between workers’ rights and judicial authority...

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....

Court Halts NUPENG Strike, Shields Dangote Refinery from Shutdown

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The National Industrial Court has issued an interim order restraining NUPENG and truck drivers from disrupting operations at Dangote Refinery. The ruling follows growing tensions over workers’ rights and allegations of anti-labour practices. Justice E.D. Subilim said irreparable harm could occur if refinery activities were crippled, a decision welcomed by Dangote’s legal team....

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