The Association of Senior Civil Servants of Nigeria (ASCSN) and the Joint Congress of Unions of the Federal Ministry of Education have laid out two immediate conditions for the Federal Government to stop the total shutdown of the country’s 115 Federal Unity Colleges. Academic activities across all Federal Government Co…
…CNG, the Midstream and Downstream Gas Infrastructure Fund, state governments, transport unions, investors and other stakeholders to develop dedicated CNG corridors and extend infrastructure to underserved communities.Cheaper transport remains the bigger goalBeyond increasing the number of CNG vehicles and stations, the…
…A good opportunity for our local startups to take over the business. Even our taxi unions can create an app and become our Uber. It’s not rocket science,” he stated on X. Similarly, Dr Yakubu Sani Wudil said: “Uber has left Nigeria. “The drivers are still here. “The cars are still here. “The passengers are still here.…
…lodged by Air Peace in respect of the lawful picketing that was carried out by unions in the aviation sector on August 11, 2026. “The allegations against our union are a case of conspiracy; threatening violence; inciting disturbance of public peace; assault occasioning harm; and conduct likely to cause a breach of peac…
…people in 39 countriesThe ruling came after immigrant service organisations and labour unions filed a lawsuit in March challenging the processing freezeCountries under full travel bans include Afghanistan, Iran, Haiti, Somalia, Venezuela and Syria, with the policies tied to a 2025 shootingPAY ATTENTION: Find it fast wi…
…Owo. It said the indefinite strike at AAUA over unpaid salaries and concerns by unions over the implementation of Federal Government agreements showed the need for a more proactive approach to workers’ welfare. The group, however, commended the government for approving a 60 per cent increase in subventions to state-own…
…engage artisans, market women, farmers, entrepreneurs, youths, women, labour unions, civil society organisations, community leaders, traditional rulers, business leaders and other stakeholders. “Our engagement approach, more than any time in our recent history, must be all-encompassing, and it must not leave any person…
…Labour Congress following a directive by its national secretariat asking affiliate unions and their officials to steer clear of the Working People United, a support group campaigning for the re-election of President Bola Tinubu in 2027. The directive has reportedly created tension among sections of the organised labour…
…retired from professional football, with the former teammates regularly meeting at reunions involving France's 1998 squad and charity matches. Barthez won 87 caps for France and became the team's first-choice goalkeeper shortly after Euro 1996, retaining the position until his international retirement in 2006. He is al…
…said. The development comes amid an ongoing industrial dispute involving aviation unions and airline operators, which has disrupted flight operations across the country. PUNCH Online had reported that the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority appealed to aviation unions to suspend the industrial action, saying a peace meeti…
…and enhance revenue generation for the local government. “Let me urge transport unions, market associations, business owners, and other users of the facilities to take responsibility for maintaining cleanliness, preventing vandalism, complying with operational guidelines, and ensuring orderliness.” Giving the vote of t…
…rubber bullets and a water cannon. The protesters, mobilised by left-wing movements and unions, were undeterred by earlier concessions removing one change that would have made it easier for foreigners or foreign entities to buy land in Argentina. Demonstrators carried Argentine flags and banners reading “The homeland i…
…matter would be resolved amicably. The don said, “It is the right of individuals to form unions and the management is not averse to that. The management will not, at any time, deny anybody what is his or her entitlement. I want that to be put down. The management is looking at the case on the ground, and we are discuss…
…Dickson Omobola The face-off between the Airline Operators of Nigeria, AON, and aviation unions over the statutory five per cent Ticket Sales Charge, TSC, has deepened, with the unions threatening to shut down airline operations at any moment without further notice. The threat comes less than 24 hours after domestic ai…
…health institutions and sustained engagement with professional associations and labour unions to avert industrial actions that have at various times disrupted healthcare delivery. Although the N50,000 annual ward coat allowance is modest compared to broader demands by health workers, stakeholders say it represents form…
…could undermine healthcare delivery and trigger avoidable industrial disharmony. The unions said the outstanding issues formed part of the terms of settlement signed with the Federal Government on February 15, 2026, which led to the suspension of JOHESU’s 84-day nationwide strike.In a joint statement signed by JOHESU N…
…will generally be ineligible for immigration benefits, regardless of whether such unions are legally permitted in the country where they were celebrated.Applicants in polygamous relationships cannot rely on those marriages to obtain a US visa, green card or other family-based immigration benefits.2. Marriages that conf…
…marriages were initially banned in 1985, a subsequent statutory amendment permits such unions provided the couple presents a signed genetic counseling certificate certifying a low risk of genetic abnormalities for prospective children. Second-cousin relationships face no legal restriction.Jackson was formally nominated…
…organised groups within the informal economy, including market associations, transport unions, chambers of commerce, mechanics, furniture makers, beauticians, spare parts dealers, healthcare workers and other professional associations. “The adoption of GIFSHIP is intended to strengthen healthcare delivery through syste…
…channels, protect informants and strengthen collaboration with traditional rulers, town unions, youth organisations, women’s groups, transport unions and neighbourhood associations.” Speaking further, Hon. Kalu proposed the establishment of a permanent South-East regional security coordination council and a shared inte…
…harmony in tertiary institutions through dialogue with academic and non-academic staff unions, noting that improved stability was contributing to better outcomes in the higher education sector. Nigeria has faced a persistent shortage of nurses and other healthcare professionals, driven largely by years of underinvestme…
…TUC counterpart, Comrade Clement Fatuase, and addressed to all affiliated health sector unions in the teaching hospital. The leadership of the unions stated that the industrial action, which is expected to commence from 12:00 midnight on Sunday, July 26, called on the workers to withdraw their services until further no…
…According to him, the administration rebuilt trust with academic and non-academic staff unions by honoring key commitments, including the payment of 50 percent of withheld salaries inherited from previous disputes shortly after assuming office. He added that the government also approved a nearly 40 per cent salary incr…
…believe could influence the election is the battle for control of commercial transport unions, particularly the National Union of Road Transport Workers. The control of commercial transport unions in the state has also been politicised amid moves by the APC and Adeleke to take charge of the structures, especially the N…
…said, “It depends on the agreement the university has with the employees. Labour unions are generally not allowed to operate in private universities. If there is no union, workers may be more vulnerable to dismissal. “The university is relatively new, and if the appointments of the lecturers had not been confirmed, the…