November 7, 2026
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Court Awards ₦20m Damages to Worker Who Lost Three Fingers in Workplace Accident

The National Industrial Court of Nigeria, Lagos Judicial Division, has awarded ₦20 million in general damages to Mr John Edeh after finding Dingshengyuan Plastic Processing and Manufacturing liable for a workplace accident that crushed his…

Federal Workers Seek Urgent Wage Review, Demand ₦300,000 Minimum Wage

Federal Workers Seek Urgent Wage Review, Demand ₦300,000 Minimum Wage

Federal civil servants have asked President Bola Tinubu to urgently review wages, proposing ₦300,000 as the new national minimum wage and ₦1.5 million for Level 17 officers. In a letter dated September 2, 2026, the…

Psychiatrist Calls for Better Workplaces as Stress, Burnout Hit Nigerian Health Workers

Psychiatrist and Medical Director of Pinnacle Medical Service, Dr Maymunah Kadiri, has called for healthier workplaces for Nigerian healthcare workers, warning that heavy workloads, long hours, financial pressures and inadequate support are contributing to stress…

Police Detain Suspect Over Alleged ₦40m Fake Government Job Scam in Kano

Operatives of Zone One Police Headquarters, Kano, have detained a man identified as Ali Alhassan-Mohammed for allegedly defrauding job seekers of more than ₦40 million by promising to secure government appointments for them. Abdullahi Hussaini,…

ATSSSAN Threatens Aviation Shutdown If Police Detain Members

ATSSSAN Threatens Aviation Shutdown If Police Detain Members

The Air Transport Services Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (ATSSSAN) has warned that air operations across the country could be disrupted if the police detain its officials and members beyond what the union considers necessary.…

Uber Exit Puts Ride-Hailing Drivers’ Welfare in Focus as AUATON Warns Bolt, InDrive

Uber Exit Puts Ride-Hailing Drivers’ Welfare in Focus as AUATON Warns Bolt, InDrive

The Amalgamated Union of App-Based Transporters of Nigeria (AUATON) has condemned Uber’s decision to stop its ride-hailing operations in Nigeria, describing the exit as unprofessional and alleging that the company left thousands of drivers without…

NLC Faults FG’s 4.43% GDP Growth, Says Growth Has Not Eased Workers’ Hardship

Workers and employers in Nigeria have pushed back against the Federal Government’s celebration of a 4.43 per cent GDP growth recorded in Q2 2026, insisting the figures do not reflect the realities in homes and…

Katsina Health Workers to Begin 7-Day Strike Over Unresolved Demands Sept. 8

Katsina Health Workers to Begin 7-Day Strike Over Unresolved Demands Sept. 8

Health care professionals in Katsina State will begin a seven-day warning strike from midnight on Tuesday, Sept. 8, over the state government’s failure to address their longstanding demands. The Assembly of Health Care Professionals in…

EFCC Dismisses Over 40 Staff for Corruption in 3 Years, More Than 5 Face Prosecution

EFCC Dismisses Over 40 Staff for Corruption in 3 Years, More Than 5 Face Prosecution

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) says it has dismissed more than 40 staff members for corruption and financial malpractice in the last three years. Ola Olukoyede, EFCC chairman, disclosed this on Monday at…

Court Orders NDDC to Deploy Six Workers, Pay Outstanding Salaries and Damages

Court Orders NDDC to Deploy Six Workers, Pay Outstanding Salaries and Damages

The National Industrial Court in Port Harcourt has ruled that the employment of six workers with the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) remains valid and ordered the Commission to immediately deploy them to their designated…

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