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Court Rules National Assembly Wrongly Issued Early Retirement to Director

Court Rules National Assembly Wrongly Issued Early Retirement to Director

The National Industrial Court has ruled that the National Assembly Service Commission wrongly attempted to retire Dr. Christopher Vershima Ashekaabefore the lawful date. Delivering judgment in Abuja, the Court’s President, Justice Benedict Kanyip, held that…

Industrial Court President Flags Gaps in Compensation Law, Seeks Clearer Protection for Workers

Industrial Court President Flags Gaps in Compensation Law, Seeks Clearer Protection for Workers

The President of the National Industrial Court, Justice Benedict Kanyip, on Monday highlighted gaps in the Employees’ Compensation Act (ECA), warning that several provisions still leave workers inadequately protected. Speaking at an engagement organised by…

Industrial court orders Reddington Hospital to pay ₦19.1m after wrongful termination

Industrial court orders Reddington Hospital to pay ₦19.1m after wrongful termination

The National Industrial Court in Lagos has ruled that Reddington Multi‑Specialist Hospital wrongfully terminated the employment of Mr. Adefemi Olayinka Aderiye and failed to follow proper redundancy procedures. Delivering judgment, Hon. Justice A. N. Ubaka…

Court Rules Kaduna Electric Wrongfully Dismissed Staff, Awards ₦1.99m Damages

Court Rules Kaduna Electric Wrongfully Dismissed Staff, Awards ₦1.99m Damages

The National Industrial Court sitting in Kaduna has ruled that Kaduna Electricity Distribution Plc wrongfully suspended and dismissed a former employee, Mr. Joseph Iduh Ameh, and ordered the company to pay him ₦1,993,750.00. The court…

Halliburton in Court as Expatriate Alleges Discrimination, Seeks ₦326 Million Compensation

Halliburton in Court as Expatriate Alleges Discrimination, Seeks ₦326 Million Compensation

A Nigerian–Norwegian expatriate, Mr. Olukayode Togun, has instituted legal action against Halliburton Energy Services Inc. at the National Industrial Court over alleged workplace discrimination, unfair labour practices, and wrongful termination disguised as redundancy. In the…

After 25 Years of Service, Ex-Union Bank Staff Loses Court Battle Over Benefits

After 25 Years of Service, Ex-Union Bank Staff Loses Court Battle Over Benefits

The National Industrial Court sitting in Lagos has dismissed a suit filed by a former Union Bank employee, Mr. Reginal Chukwuma Onwe, who alleged that the bank underpaid his entitlements after 25 years of service.…

Court Orders Airtel to Pay ₦150m to Ex-Employee for Disability Discrimination

Court Orders Airtel to Pay ₦150m to Ex-Employee for Disability Discrimination

The National Industrial Court sitting in Lagos has ordered Airtel Networks Limited to pay a total of ₦150 million in damages to its former employee, Mr. Olakunle Jagun, for workplace discrimination and wrongful termination linked…

Court Orders FG to Reinstate Suspended NILEST Worker, Pay ₦14.6m in Arrears

Court Orders FG to Reinstate Suspended NILEST Worker, Pay ₦14.6m in Arrears

The National Industrial Court sitting in Jos has declared the suspension of Mr. Alhamdu H. S. Yakubu, a senior staff member of the Nigerian Institute of Leather and Science Technology (NILEST), Zaria, unlawful. The court…

Unlawfully Dismissed: Court Restores Female Soldier to Service, Faults Army Over Due Process Breach

Unlawfully Dismissed: Court Restores Female Soldier to Service, Faults Army Over Due Process Breach

The National Industrial Court sitting in Abuja has declared the dismissal of Private Etim Idorenyin Anthony from the Nigerian Army unconstitutional and unlawful, ordering her immediate reinstatement into service. Delivering judgment, Hon. Justice Sinmisola Adeniyi…

Court Dismisses Late Director’s Entitlement Suit Against NIMASA, Federal Government

Court Dismisses Late Director’s Entitlement Suit Against NIMASA, Federal Government

The National Industrial Court sitting in Abuja has dismissed a suit filed by Mr. Adamu Khalifa Aliyu, on behalf of the late Mr. Adamu H. Wasagu, a former Director at the Nigerian Maritime Administration and…

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