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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 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,…

Court Orders Ecobank to Pay N10m Damages for Unlawful Dismissal

Court Orders Ecobank to Pay N10m Damages for Unlawful Dismissal

The National Industrial Court in Benin has ruled that the dismissal of a former Ecobank staff member, Mr. John, was unlawful and violated his right to fair hearing, awarding him over N10 million in compensation.…