November 5, 2026
Court Rules PHED Wrongfully Terminated Worker, Awards ₦1.1m Damages

Court Rules PHED Wrongfully Terminated Worker, Awards ₦1.1m Damages

The National Industrial Court, Uyo Judicial Division, has declared the termination of Mr Ifiok Ekpesidem Idiyang’s employment by Port Harcourt Electricity Distribution (PHED) wrongful, ruling that the company failed to follow the procedure required under…

ATCON Calls for Better Welfare, Safety, Recognition for Telecom Field Workers

ATCON Calls for Better Welfare, Safety, Recognition for Telecom Field Workers

The Association of Telecommunications Companies of Nigeria (ATCON) has called for better welfare, safety and recognition for the technicians, engineers and field staff driving the growth of Nigeria’s telecommunications sector over the last 25 years.…

NARD Recommends 48-Hour Work Week, 24-Hour Duty Limit for Healthcare Workers

NARD Recommends 48-Hour Work Week, 24-Hour Duty Limit for Healthcare Workers

The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has recommended a maximum 48-hour work week and a 24-hour limit for continuous duty for healthcare personnel to address excessive working hours, burnout and fatigue. The recommendations followed…

ASUU-ABSU Strike Continues Over Salary Arrears, Poor Pay, Lecturer’s Suspension

ASUU-ABSU Strike Continues Over Salary Arrears, Poor Pay, Lecturer’s Suspension

The Academic Staff Union of Universities, Abia State University chapter (ASUU-ABSU), says its ongoing strike will continue until the state government addresses salary arrears, poor remuneration and what it described as the unjust suspension of…

Court Orders FCSC to Reinstate Dismissed Worker, Pay Salary Arrears

Court Orders FCSC to Reinstate Dismissed Worker, Pay Salary Arrears

The National Industrial Court in Abuja has ordered the Federal Civil Service Commission (FCSC) to reinstate Mrs Joy Chineme Ndubuisi into the Federal Civil Service after declaring her dismissal unlawful, null and void for violating…

Bauchi Declares August 17 Work-Free Day for Workers Ahead of LG Polls

The Bauchi State Government has declared Monday, August 17, 2026, a work-free day for civil servants and other workers ahead of the Local Government Council elections. The announcement was made on Friday in a statement…

ASUU Threatens Fresh Strike Over Outstanding 2022 Salary Arrears

ASUU Threatens Fresh Strike Over Outstanding 2022 Salary Arrears

The Academic Staff Union of Universities has warned that it may resort to industrial action again if the Federal Government fails to pay the outstanding balance of lecturers’ salaries withheld during the 2022 nationwide strike.…

LAUTECH Resident Doctors Set August 28 Deadline to Resume Strike Over Welfare Demands

Resident doctors at Ladoke Akintola University of Technology Teaching Hospital, Ogbomoso, may resume their suspended strike on August 28, 2026, if the Oyo State Government fails to meet their outstanding welfare demands. The Association of…

ASUU-JOSTUM Begins Indefinite Strike Over Unpaid Salary Arrears

Academic activities at Joseph Sarwuan Tarka University, Makurdi (JOSTUM), have been grounded following an indefinite strike declared by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), JOSTUM chapter. The union announced the industrial action on Wednesday…

Osun Govt Declares Friday Work-Free for Public Workers Ahead of Governorship Election

Osun Govt Declares Friday Work-Free for Public Workers Ahead of Governorship Election

The Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has directed all public workers in the state to stay off duty on Friday, August 14, 2026, as part of final preparations for Saturday’s governorship election The directive, contained…

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