Tag: #LabourRights
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NATIONAL INDUSTRIAL COURT FINES CBN ₦620,000 FOR DELAYING SUITS BY 62 FIRED STAFF
The National Industrial Court of Nigeria (NICN) has slammed a ₦620,000 fine on the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) for stalling the hearing of lawsuits filed by 62 disengaged employees challenging their termination. Justice Osatohanmwen Obaseki-Osaghae ruled after counsel for the ex-staff accused the bank of deliberately delaying proceedings by filing a late motion to…
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ABIA GOVT TAKES ACTION ON UNPAID LABOUR DUES, PLEDGES SUPPORT TO NLC
Abia Governor Alex Otti is stepping up for workers! After a meeting with NLC President Joe Ajaero, the state commits to investigating unpaid check-off dues and supporting labour welfare. During a visit from NLC leaders in Nvosi, Governor Otti directed top officials to look into the non-remittance of the statutory 10% check-off dues to NLC…
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ASCSN CONDEMNS DANGOTE REFINERY’S ANTI-WORKER ACTIONS
Union demands reinstatement of sacked workers and warns of joining full national strike. The Association of Senior Civil Servants of Nigeria (ASCSN) has strongly condemned Dangote Refinery for arbitrarily dismissing workers exercising their constitutional right to unionize. ASCSN National President Shehu Mohammed called the action a violation of Nigeria’s Constitution and ILO conventions and expressed…
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TUC DEMANDS REINSTATEMENT OF WORKERS SACKED BY DANGOTE REFINERY
Union warns against anti-worker actions, threatens national strike if demands ignored. The Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) has condemned the alleged sack of Dangote Petroleum Refinery workers for joining PENGASSAN, calling it unconstitutional and anti-worker. TUC Secretary General Nuhu Toro demands their immediate reinstatement, a public apology, and an independent investigation involving the Ministry…
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PENGASSAN DEMANDS REINSTATEMENT OF 800+ NIGERIAN WORKERS SACKED BY DANGOTE REFINERY
Union slams refinery for replacing Nigerians with foreign nationals, threatens legal action. The Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) has issued a stern ultimatum to Dangote Refinery to recall over 800 Nigerian workers allegedly dismissed and replaced by foreign nationals, mainly Indians. The union condemned the mass termination as anti-labour and…
