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FG Urges Nurses to Shelve Planned Strike, Vows to Address Welfare Concerns

FG Urges Nurses to Shelve Planned Strike, Vows to Address Welfare Concerns

The Federal Government has urged the National Association of Nigerian Nurses and Midwives (NANNM) to suspend its planned seven-day warning strike over welfare and staffing issues. Minister of Labour and Employment, Mr. Muhammad Dingyadi, made…

Maritime Union Warns Employers: Prioritise Seafarer Welfare or Face Sanctions

Maritime Union Warns Employers: Prioritise Seafarer Welfare or Face Sanctions

The Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria (MWUN) has issued a stern warning to maritime employers, stating that negligence toward the welfare and safety of seafarers will no longer be tolerated. The President-General of MWUN, Mr.…

Oyo Nurses Join Nationwide Strike Over Welfare, Salary Delays

Oyo Nurses Join Nationwide Strike Over Welfare, Salary Delays

Nurses and midwives in Oyo State will join a nationwide seven-day warning strike from Wednesday, 30 July 2025, to 5 August, following directives from the National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives (NANNM). The Oyo…

Labour Expert Warns Against Moving Minimum Wage to Concurrent List

Labour Expert Warns Against Moving Minimum Wage to Concurrent List

A labour expert, Mr. Jamiu Akolade, has analysed the implications of moving minimum wage legislation in Nigeria from the exclusive to the concurrent legislative list, warning of possible risks despite potential benefits. Speaking in Lagos,…

Female Lawyers Demand Gender Reform in Legal Profession to Boost Women’s Leadership

Female Lawyers Demand Gender Reform in Legal Profession to Boost Women’s Leadership

Female lawyers and key stakeholders have called for urgent reforms in Nigeria’s legal profession to promote gender inclusivity and increase women’s representation in leadership roles. They argue that such transformation is vital for national development.…

IGP Responds to Protesting Retired Officers, Vows Action on Police Pension Reform

IGP Responds to Protesting Retired Officers, Vows Action on Police Pension Reform

Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has assured retired police officers that their welfare remains a top priority, as nationwide protests over poor pension benefits intensify. On 21 July 2025, the IGP met with protesting retirees…

Boost for Katsina Teachers as Government Approves Mass Promotions

Boost for Katsina Teachers as Government Approves Mass Promotions

The Katsina State Government has approved the promotion of 3,147 teachers and other personnel under the Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education, reinforcing its commitment to staff welfare and service delivery. The announcement was made…

Ogun Sets Up 25-Member Committee to Tackle ₦82 Billion Pension Crisis

Ogun Sets Up 25-Member Committee to Tackle ₦82 Billion Pension Crisis

Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun has inaugurated a 25-member Pension Funds Management Committee, marking a critical step in reforming the state’s long-troubled pension system. The committee, comprising representatives from both the Bureau of State Pensions…

589 Officers Promoted in Katsina: CP Charges Them on Integrity

589 Officers Promoted in Katsina: CP Charges Them on Integrity

The Katsina State Police Command has promoted and decorated 589 officers, urging them to remain professional and committed to upholding law and order. At a ceremony held on Monday in Katsina, Commissioner of Police Mr.…

Kebbi Approves Six-Month Maternity Leave for Female Civil Servants

Kebbi Approves Six-Month Maternity Leave for Female Civil Servants

The Kebbi State Government has approved the immediate implementation of a six-month maternity leave for female civil servants, a move aimed at improving child and maternal health outcomes in the state. Governor Nasir Idris made…