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The Federal Government of Nigeria has appealed to the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) to reconsider its planned nationwide strike, assuring that efforts are underway to address the union’s outstanding demands. Speaking at a press briefing in Abuja on Wednesday, the Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, confirmed that the…
The Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) has officially suspended its nationwide strike, following high-level negotiations involving the National Security Adviser and the management of Dangote Refinery. PENGASSAN President, Festus Osifo, announced the development on Wednesday during a press conference in Abuja, saying the suspension was…
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has issued a 14-day ultimatum to the Federal Government of Nigeria, warning of an impending nationwide industrial action if longstanding issues affecting the nation’s public universities are not addressed. The announcement followed an emergency National Executive Council (NEC) meeting of ASUU held on…
“We have made repeated follow-ups and engaged the government up to August, but without any positive outcome. While CONMESS was approved for doctors, CONHESS for nurses has been ignored,” he said. The Zamfara State chapter of the National Association of Nurses and Midwives (NANM) has embarked on a six-day warning…
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) chapter of the National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has suspended its indefinite strike, with members expected to resume work on Monday, September 22, 2025, at 8:00 a.m. Dr. George Ebong, President of the FCT chapter, confirmed the suspension during an interview with Channels Television…
The Joint Action Committee (JAC) of the Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions (NASU) and the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) has issued a seven-day strike ultimatum to the Federal Government, demanding urgent action on a series of unresolved issues affecting their members. The notice, which…
The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has officially suspended its five-day nationwide warning strike, following a virtual Extraordinary National Executive Council (E-NEC) meeting held on Friday, September 13, 2025. In a statement made available to Channels Television on Saturday, NARD confirmed that the Federal Government of Nigeria has made…
Organised labour in Taraba State, under the banners of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC), has announced a statewide strike beginning Monday, August 11, 2025. The strike action follows a resolution passed during a Joint State Administrative Council meeting held on August 6, citing serious…
Nurses under the National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives – Federal Health Institutions Sector (NANNM-FHI) have commenced a nationwide seven-day warning strike, defying last-minute appeals by the Federal Government. The strike, which began at midnight on Tuesday, follows the expiration of a 15-day ultimatum issued on July 14, demanding…
With just days remaining before its 21-day ultimatum expires, the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has issued a stern warning to the Federal Government, threatening a nationwide disruption of medical services if its demands are not urgently met. In an exclusive interview, NMA President, Professor Bala Audu, declared that the association…
