November 5, 2026

FG Declares Tuesday, August 25 Work-Free to Mark Eid-ul-Mawlid

The Federal Government has declared Tuesday, August 25, 2026, a public holiday to mark the celebration of Eid-ul-Mawlid, the birth of Prophet Muhammad. The holiday was declared by the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo. The…

Union Seeks FG Intervention Over Alleged Eviction of 580 WEMPCO Workers

Over 580 workers of the WEMPCO Group were allegedly driven out of their workplaces in June, prompting their union and lawyers to petition the Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment for urgent intervention. In a…

ASUU-KASU Says Welfare Dispute Persists as 7 Issues Remain Unresolved

ASUU-KASU Says Welfare Dispute Persists as 7 Issues Remain Unresolved

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Kaduna State University (KASU) chapter, says three of 10 issues previously presented to the Kaduna State Government, including matters relating to salaries and allowances, have been resolved. Abubakar…

Edo Governor Orders Stronger Safety Measures at Building Materials Company After Worker’s Death

Edo Governor Orders Stronger Safety Measures at Building Materials Company After Worker’s Death

Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has charged the management of Rongtai Building Materials Nigeria Ltd. to strengthen safety measures for its workers and improve security around its facility in Utesi, Ikpoba-Okha Local Government Area of…

Lagos Declares Thursday Work-Free for Public Servants to Mark 2026 Ìṣẹ̀ṣe Day

Lagos Declares Thursday Work-Free for Public Servants to Mark 2026 Ìṣẹ̀ṣe Day

The Lagos State Government has declared Thursday work-free for public servants and political appointees to mark the 2026 Ìṣẹ̀ṣe Day. The announcement was made on Wednesday by the Special Adviser to the Governor on Tourism,…

KASU VC Rejects ASUU Claim of 200 Lecturer Resignations Over Poor Conditions

KASU VC Rejects ASUU Claim of 200 Lecturer Resignations Over Poor Conditions

The Vice-Chancellor of Kaduna State University (KASU), Prof. Abdullahi Ibrahim Musa, has rejected claims by the university’s branch of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) that about 200 lecturers resigned from the institution over…

Gombe Tertiary Unions Give 14-Day Ultimatum Over Unpaid Worker Entitlements

Gombe Tertiary Unions Give 14-Day Ultimatum Over Unpaid Worker Entitlements

Tertiary institution workers in Gombe State have issued a 14-day ultimatum to the state government over unpaid salary adjustments, promotions and other welfare entitlements, warning that failure to address their demands could lead to an…

NLC Urges FG to Resolve Health Workers’ Pay Demands to Avert Industrial Crisis

NLC Urges FG to Resolve Health Workers’ Pay Demands to Avert Industrial Crisis

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has urged the Federal Government to urgently resolve outstanding salary and other demands by health workers to prevent another industrial crisis in the nation’s health sector. NLC President, Joe Ajaero,…

FG to Create Jobs Through Livestock Development, Targeting Youths and Women

FG to Create Jobs Through Livestock Development, Targeting Youths and Women

The Federal Government says agriculture and livestock development will be used as the main lever to tackle unemployment and create decent work for Nigerians, especially young people and women. Speaking at the 2nd International Conference…

ASUU-KASU Raises Concern Over Exit of More Than 200 Lecturers, Threatens Indefinite Strike

ASUU-KASU Raises Concern Over Exit of More Than 200 Lecturers, Threatens Indefinite Strike

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Kaduna State University (KASU) chapter, has raised concern over the departure of more than 200 lecturers from the institution, blaming poor conditions of service and the failure to…

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