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Court Orders ExxonMobil to Pay $387,000 in Damages for Constructive Dismissal

Court Orders ExxonMobil to Pay $387,000 in Damages for Constructive Dismissal

The National Industrial Court in Lagos has ordered Exxon Mobil Corporation and Mobil Producing Nigeria Unlimited to pay Mr. James Ebede $387,280 in damages, after ruling that his 2018 retirement amounted to constructive dismissal. The…

Court Slams CAC, Orders N7m Payout to Former Staff Over Withheld Promotion

Court Slams CAC, Orders N7m Payout to Former Staff Over Withheld Promotion

The National Industrial Court in Abuja has ruled against the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) and its Registrar-General in a labour dispute, declaring their refusal to pay Dr. Ogunlade his promotion entitlements an act of unfair…

Industrial Court Declares Forced Resignation Illegal, Awards N3m Damages

Industrial Court Declares Forced Resignation Illegal, Awards N3m Damages

The National Industrial Court sitting in Benin has ruled that Communication Energy wrongfully forced Engineer Godwin to resign, describing the action as “oppressive” and a breach of labour standards. Presiding judge, Justice Aduola Adewemimo, held…

Court Dismisses Pilot’s Wrongful Termination Suit Against Caverton Helicopters

Court Dismisses Pilot’s Wrongful Termination Suit Against Caverton Helicopters

The National Industrial Court sitting in Port Harcourt has dismissed a wrongful termination suit filed by Pilot Woha against Caverton Helicopters Limited. In the judgment delivered by Justice Muhammed Hamza on Monday, the court held…

Court Orders INEC to Reinstate Staff Dismissed Without Fair Hearing

Court Orders INEC to Reinstate Staff Dismissed Without Fair Hearing

The National Industrial Court sitting in Awka has nullified the dismissal of Mr Patrick Ikenna by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), ruling that the termination breached his constitutional right to fair hearing. Delivering judgment…

Court Reinstates Oke-Ogun Polytechnic Lecturer, Declares Dismissal Unlawful

Court Reinstates Oke-Ogun Polytechnic Lecturer, Declares Dismissal Unlawful

The National Industrial Court sitting in Ibadan has nullified the dismissal of Mr. Oladeji, a Chief Lecturer at Oke-Ogun Polytechnic, Saki, ordering his immediate reinstatement. The judgment, delivered in 2023 by Hon. Justice Hassan Yakubu,…

Industrial Court Orders NEDC to Pay Ex-Taraba Coordinator ₦31m in Unpaid Salaries, Allowances

Industrial Court Orders NEDC to Pay Ex-Taraba Coordinator ₦31m in Unpaid Salaries, Allowances

The National Industrial Court in Abuja has ordered the North-East Development Commission (NEDC) to pay its former Taraba State Coordinator, Mr. Usman, ₦31 million in unpaid salaries and allowances. Justice Agbadun-Fishim, presiding, ruled that the…

Court Orders Ogun Health College to Reinstate Dismissed Nurse, Pay ₦5m

Court Orders Ogun Health College to Reinstate Dismissed Nurse, Pay ₦5m

The National Industrial Court of Nigeria has ordered the reinstatement of Nurse Thomas Olamide, who was dismissed by the Ogun State College of Health Technology, Ilese-Ijebu, in 2022. Delivering judgment on Wednesday in Suit No.…

Salary Deductions and the Law: What HR Managers Must Know to Stay Compliant

Salary Deductions and the Law: What HR Managers Must Know to Stay Compliant

Edozie O.N is an HR generalist with a background in labour law, technical recruitment, and communications. He currently leads content strategy and workforce solutions at Africa’s leading job platform, MyJobMag. In this exclusive interview with…

Judge Reverses Plateau Governor’s Dismissal of 56 College Staff, Orders Reinstatement

Judge Reverses Plateau Governor’s Dismissal of 56 College Staff, Orders Reinstatement

The National Industrial Court in Jos has declared the dismissal of Bulus Lambert and 55 other staff of the Plateau State College of Health Technology by the state governor unlawful. The court ruled that the…