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Court Orders INEC to Reinstate Staff Dismissed Without Fair Hearing

Court Orders INEC to Reinstate Staff Dismissed Without Fair Hearing

The National Industrial Court sitting in Awka has nullified the dismissal of Mr Patrick Ikenna by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), ruling that the termination breached his constitutional right to fair hearing. Delivering judgment…

Court Reinstates Oke-Ogun Polytechnic Lecturer, Declares Dismissal Unlawful

Court Reinstates Oke-Ogun Polytechnic Lecturer, Declares Dismissal Unlawful

The National Industrial Court sitting in Ibadan has nullified the dismissal of Mr. Oladeji, a Chief Lecturer at Oke-Ogun Polytechnic, Saki, ordering his immediate reinstatement. The judgment, delivered in 2023 by Hon. Justice Hassan Yakubu,…

Industrial Court Orders NEDC to Pay Ex-Taraba Coordinator ₦31m in Unpaid Salaries, Allowances

Industrial Court Orders NEDC to Pay Ex-Taraba Coordinator ₦31m in Unpaid Salaries, Allowances

The National Industrial Court in Abuja has ordered the North-East Development Commission (NEDC) to pay its former Taraba State Coordinator, Mr. Usman, ₦31 million in unpaid salaries and allowances. Justice Agbadun-Fishim, presiding, ruled that the…

Court Orders Ogun Health College to Reinstate Dismissed Nurse, Pay ₦5m

Court Orders Ogun Health College to Reinstate Dismissed Nurse, Pay ₦5m

The National Industrial Court of Nigeria has ordered the reinstatement of Nurse Thomas Olamide, who was dismissed by the Ogun State College of Health Technology, Ilese-Ijebu, in 2022. Delivering judgment on Wednesday in Suit No.…

Salary Deductions and the Law: What HR Managers Must Know to Stay Compliant

Salary Deductions and the Law: What HR Managers Must Know to Stay Compliant

Edozie O.N is an HR generalist with a background in labour law, technical recruitment, and communications. He currently leads content strategy and workforce solutions at Africa’s leading job platform, MyJobMag. In this exclusive interview with…

Judge Reverses Plateau Governor’s Dismissal of 56 College Staff, Orders Reinstatement

Judge Reverses Plateau Governor’s Dismissal of 56 College Staff, Orders Reinstatement

The National Industrial Court in Jos has declared the dismissal of Bulus Lambert and 55 other staff of the Plateau State College of Health Technology by the state governor unlawful. The court ruled that the…

OANDO Ordered to Pay Ex-Staff ₦4.4m for Wrongful Termination

OANDO Ordered to Pay Ex-Staff ₦4.4m for Wrongful Termination

The National Industrial Court in Lagos has ordered OANDO PLC to pay more than ₦4.4 million to a former staff member, Oladunni, after ruling that the company wrongfully terminated her employment without proper notice. In…

Industrial Court Dismisses Unlawful Termination Claim Against Mastercard Foundation in Nigeria

Industrial Court Dismisses Unlawful Termination Claim Against Mastercard Foundation in Nigeria

The National Industrial Court in Lagos has dismissed a case of unlawful termination filed by a former employee against the Mastercard Foundation, ruling that the organisation complied with due process and upheld the terms of…

Court Rejects N29.6m Retirement Benefit Claim Against Fidelity Bank

Court Rejects N29.6m Retirement Benefit Claim Against Fidelity Bank

The National Industrial Court in Lagos has dismissed a N29.6 million retirement benefit claim filed by a former employee, Mr Obi, against Fidelity Bank Plc. The court ruled that the claim was without merit, as…

Court Orders Ecobank to Pay N10m Damages for Unlawful Dismissal

Court Orders Ecobank to Pay N10m Damages for Unlawful Dismissal

The National Industrial Court in Benin has ruled that the dismissal of a former Ecobank staff member, Mr. John, was unlawful and violated his right to fair hearing, awarding him over N10 million in compensation.…

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