Category: Labour
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NIGERIA’S HEALTHCARE CRISIS DEEPENS AS DOCTOR STRIKES AND BRAIN DRAIN CONTINUE
At the National Hospital, Abuja, tired young doctors like one resident beginning a 36-hour shift after losing colleagues to migration reflect a healthcare system stretched to the brink. Despite loving their patients, harsh realities of poor pay and equipment shortages push many to seek greener pastures abroad. The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has…
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CSO COALITION URGES FG TO PROTECT SMALLHOLDER FARMERS FROM AGRO-INDUSTRIAL GIANTS
A coalition of civil society organisations has called on the Federal Government to shield Nigeria’s smallholder farmers—the backbone producing up to 70% of the nation’s food—from the risks posed by expanding agro-industrial corporations. Speaking at an Abuja rally, the group urged lawmakers and the Livestock Ministry to establish strong land protection laws, ensure thorough Environmental…
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NMA REAFFIRMS SUPPORT FOR ENUGU HEALTH WORKERS AMID NARD STRIKE, PRAISES GOV. MBAH’S INITIATIVES
The Nigeria Medical Association (NMA) in Enugu State has said it will not disrupt health services in areas where healthcare workers are fairly compensated, praising Governor Peter Mbah for motivating state health workers with improved remuneration. This was disclosed by Dr. Sunday Okafor, NMA Enugu Chairman, during the 2025 Physicians’ Week and the maiden South-East…
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FCTA SAYS 90% OF RESIDENT DOCTORS’ DEMANDS APPROVED, URGES PATIENCE AMID IMPLEMENTATION
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has affirmed that it has met 90 percent of the demands put forward by resident doctors, with full implementation underway. Dr. Adedolapo Fasawe, Mandate Secretary for Health and Environment Services, clarified this during an interview in Abuja after claims from the Association of Resident Doctors (ARD-FCTA) that none of…
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NLC PUSHES TO DOUBLE RETIREMENT SAVINGS WITHDRAWAL LIMIT TO 50%
The Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) is calling for an increase in the Retirement Savings Account (RSA) withdrawal limit from 25% to 50% to help workers meet urgent financial needs like education, healthcare, and agriculture. NLC President Comrade Joe Ajaero made the demand during a roundtable with the National Pension Commission (PenCom) in Abuja. Ajaero also…
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UNIONS AND CSOs DEMAND IMMEDIATE REVERSAL OF PRIVATISATIONS IN NIGERIA’S ELECTRICITY, WATER, AND WASTE SECTORS
A powerful coalition of trade unions and civil society organisations is calling on the Nigerian government to urgently reverse privatisation in the electricity sector, as well as all existing privatisations in the water and waste sectors. The call, made at the National Public Utilities Summit in Abuja, highlights the negative impact privatisation has had on…
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JUSUN OSUN HOLDS FIRM ON STRIKE UNTIL PROMOTION AND WELFARE DEMANDS ARE MET
The Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN) in Osun State has reaffirmed its ongoing strike over delayed promotions and welfare issues, stating the action will continue until all demands are permanently resolved. State Chairman Idris Adeniran addressed reporters during a protest at the Osun High Court complex in Osogbo. Since commencing the strike on September…
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NASU SPEAKS OUT: TIME FOR A LIVING WAGE POLICY TO PROTECT NIGERIAN WORKERS FROM INFLATION
The Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions (NASU) has called on the Federal Government to adopt a living wage policy that reflects the realities of Nigeria’s rising inflation and cost of living. NASU President Makolo Hassan made the appeal during the union’s National Executive Council meeting in Abuja. Hassan stressed that current wages…
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KADUNA COURTS SHUT AS JUSUN EMBARKS ON INDEFINITE STRIKE OVER FINANCIAL AUTONOMY, SALARY DEMANDS
Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN) in Kaduna State has commenced an indefinite strike, shutting down Federal and State High Courts, Upper Shari’a court, Customary and Magistrates’ courts across the state. The strike follows the government’s failure to respond to repeated correspondences and ultimatum notices regarding their demands. JUSUN’s demands include implementation of financial autonomy…
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LAW OFFICERS IN KWARA COMMENCE THREE-DAY STRIKE OVER UNPAID ALLOWANCES AND DEMANDS
Law officers employed by the government in Kwara State have started a three-day warning strike to press for the payment of the outstanding 50 percent of their 2020 furniture allowance. Other key demands include payment of wardrobe allowance, appropriate implementation of state counsel and magistrates’ salaries according to the 2025 harmonization, and periodic professional training.…
