Category: Labour
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KADUNA HEALTH UNION SHUTS DOWN STRIKE RUMORS: NO WALKOUT PLANNED
Social media strike panic in Kaduna? Fake news MHWUN State Council flat-out denied any statewide action in a statement to Head of Service, signed by Sani Yusuf Saulawa for the Chairman. “No plans whatsoever,” they stressed, while big-ups to Gov Uba Sani’s health glow-up: CONHESS/CONMESS salaries rolled out, 3 years’ promotions paid, 255 facilities renovated,…
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KATSINA UNI UNIONS ISSUE 2-WEEK ULTIMATUM OVER PAY, FEES HIKE
Staff fury boiling over: Katsina’s tertiary institutions unions demand action within 14 days (from Dec. 29) on stalled salaries, health schemes, and sky-high fees—or else. Joint Consultative Forum Chair Muhammad Nasir-Gidado (also ASUP boss at Hassan Usman Katsina Poly) fired the warning Wednesday. Top gripes: Unpaid 35%/25% salary hikes; delayed CONTISS-15 placement despite Gov. Dikko…
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DOCTORS CRY OUT FOR BETTER PAY TO STOP JAPA BRAIN DRAIN
Nigeria’s health heavyweights sounded the alarm at ARD-UATH’s 2025 AGM in Abuja, begging for fat welfare packages, slick tools and top-notch conditions to lock down medics amid global poaching—slamming the sky-high cost of training talent only for Canada and beyond to reap the rewards. Uni Abuja’s Prof Titus Ibekwe and NMA FCT chair Dr Emeka…
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NMA SOUTH-WEST BACKS NARD DOCTORS ON STRIKE
The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) South-West Caucus has thrown its weight behind the nationwide strike by the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD), demanding better welfare and improved working conditions for doctors. In a joint statement signed by Dr. Adeniyi Fasanu and Dr. Akinluyi, the Chairman and Secretary of the Caucus, they expressed full support…
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JOHESU AT UCH IBADAN BEGINS INDEFINITE STRIKE AS RESIDENT DOCTORS HIT 17 DAYS
The Joint Health Sector Unions (JOHESU) at University College Hospital (UCH) in Ibadan launched an indefinite strike on Monday, deepening the ongoing crisis as resident doctors’ strike reaches its 17th day. Aside from the main gate, all other entrances to UCH were shut and guarded by JOHESU members. JOHESU, which includes unions like the Nigerian…
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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…
