Tag: #WorkersRights
-
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.…
-
PRESIDENT TINUBU MOURNS PASSING OF LABOUR ICON COMRADE ABIODUN AREMU
President Bola Tinubu has extended heartfelt condolences to Nigeria’s labour movement and civil society on the death of veteran unionist and rights activist Comrade Abiodun Aremu. The revered advocate, known for decades of championing workers’ rights and social justice, passed away tragically on Sunday in Ota, Ogun State, after a road accident. Through his spokesperson,…
-
TUC DEMANDS FULL IMPLEMENTATION OF UWAIS REPORT FOR ELECTORAL REFORM
At a recent public hearing on the new Electoral Act 2025 bill, Trade Union Congress (TUC) President Festus Osifo called for the full adoption of Justice Mohammed Uwais’ recommendations to fix Nigeria’s electoral system. Speaking through TUC official Tolulope Akinyoye, Osifo stressed that credible elections must reflect the true will of the people and backed…
-
FG BROKERS PEACE BETWEEN PENGASSAN AND DANGOTE REFINERY
Strike called off as workers to be redeployed with no pay loss; union rights respected. The Federal Government has resolved the dispute between PENGASSAN and Dangote Petroleum Refinery after a two-day conciliation meeting. The agreement includes immediate redeployment of over 800 affected workers into other Dangote subsidiaries without loss of pay. It was affirmed that…
-
NLC ORDERS FULL MOBILISATION, PREPS FOR STRIKE AGAINST DANGOTE GROUP
Labour Congress vows decisive action over Dangote Refinery’s “anti-worker crusade” and mass sackings. The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has ordered all affiliate unions to mobilise immediately and prepare for industrial action in response to Dangote Refinery’s alleged sack of over 800 workers and rejection of union rights. NLC President Joe Ajaero condemned the refinery for…
-
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…
-
DANGOTE-PENGASSAN MEETING ENDS IN DEADLOCK; STRIKE CONTINUES
Over 800 sacked workers remain a key issue as talks stall, fueling ongoing strike in oil sector. A nine-hour conciliation meeting between the Federal Government, PENGASSAN, and Dangote Group over the dismissal of 800 workers ended with no agreement on reinstatement and unionisation. Minister of Labour Muhammad Dingyadi said progress was made, but key issues…
-
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…
-
JUSUN OSUN CHAPTER VOWS TO MAINTAIN STRIKE OVER UNPAID BENEFITS AND PROMOTIONS
Union stands firm in fight for justice and overdue welfare for judiciary staff. The Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN) Osun chapter, led by Chairman Idris Adeniran, reaffirmed its indefinite strike over stalled promotions and unpaid entitlements. They reject misleading reports and pledge unwavering unity until demands are met by the Osun Chief Judge and…
-
AUATON LAGOS THREATENS INDEFINITE STRIKE OVER UBER/MOOVE EXPLOITATION
Drivers demand fair wages and transparency or face shutdown of app-based transport services. AUATON Lagos warns Uber/Moove to reverse doubled daily remittance and address unfair commissions within five days or face indefinite strike. The union slams unsafe workloads, withheld HMO benefits, and opaque repayment schemes, calling on govt and public to support driver rights and…
