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SSANU threatens indefinite strike over renegotiation failure

The Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities has given the Federal Government up to December 31, 2025, to conclude renegotiation with it, failure which, universities in the country will be shut down indefinitely from January 2026. SSANU also expressed deep concern over the worsening insecurity across the country, especially the spike in kidnappings targeting schools […]

Pay hazard allowance in two months, NMA urges FG
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NMA refuses to join strike, commends Enugu gov’s pay

The Nigeria Medical Association says it cannot disrupt health services in Enugu State, following the strike by the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors over increased remuneration. The association also commended Governor Peter Mbah for motivating healthcare workers in the state with improved pay. The Chairman of NMA, Enugu State, Dr. Sunday Okafor, disclosed this during […]

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Senate begs FCT doctors to suspend strike, vows intervention

The Senate Committee on FCT Area Councils and Ancillary Matters has appealed to the National Association of Resident Doctors, FCT chapter, to suspend their ongoing strike. The committee, led by Senator David Jimkuta, held an emergency meeting with the striking doctors and assured them that their grievances would receive urgent attention. Senator Jimkuta disclosed that […]

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Resident doctors suspend strike, direct members to resume work

The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors has suspended its strike action, which it commenced on Friday, 12th September, and directed its members to resume on Sunday, September 14th. The President of the association, Zenith Osunadare, in a message to BusinessDay, said the association decided to suspend the strike action after the federal government met some […]

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NUPENG places members on red alert for nationwide strike

The Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers has announced the resumption of its suspended nationwide industrial action over the breach of resolutions by Dangote Group. In a statement signed by National Executive President, Williams Akporeha, and General Secretary, Afolabi Olawale, the union expressed its displeasure over Alh Sayyu Aliu Dantata, cousin to Aliko […]

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IPMAN, NUPENG strike begins, shuts filling stations in Ibadan

The indefinite strike declared by some major players in the downstream sector commenced on Monday, with many filling stations in Ibadan shut and just a few selling petroleum products. The South-West zone of the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria and the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers had issued directives for their […]

Banks announce nationwide strike from Tuesday
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Banks announce nationwide strike from Tuesday

Nigerians have been put on high alert as banks, telecoms, and electrical workers have decided to join the NLC strike and go on a two-day strike. Nigerians are urged to withdraw money on Monday in order to avoid being stuck over the next two days. Employees working in the banking, insurance, telecom, and power industries […]

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Strikes hit France over President Marcon’s pension reforms

President Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday  announced his intention to proceed with a controversial pension reform, prompting hundreds of thousands of citizens to plan demonstrations and strikes on Thursday. Since January, unions have been organising massive protests against a proposed pension reform that would raise the retirement age from 62 to 64, and these demonstrations are […]

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Hundreds of flights cancelled over German airport strike

German airport’s strikes over pay and work conditions have resulted in the cancellation of hundreds of flights on Friday. In addition to the most recent industrial action disrupting travel plans for some time now, strikes have taken place at four German airports. Reuters reported that German union Verdi called on security and ground handling personnel […]