Tag: Workers
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Nigerian Workers Begins Strike Over N500 Petrol Demand as FG Rejects Relief Call
By George Omagbemi Public-sector workers across Nigeria have begun a three-day warning strike after the Federal Government failed to meet demands by the Joint National Public Service Negotiating Council (JNPSNC) for cheaper petrol, a wage award and negotiations for a new minimum wage. The industrial action commenced on Friday, October 2, and is scheduled to…
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Workers Give Tinubu Until September 30, Threaten October 2 Warning Strike
By George Omagbemi Public sector workers have given the Federal Government until Wednesday, September 30, to address their demands or face a three-day warning strike beginning Friday, October 2. The ultimatum was issued by the Joint National Public Service Negotiating Council (JNPSNC) amid growing concerns over petrol prices, workers’ purchasing power and the need for…
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Aiyedatiwa Raises Ondo Workers’ Loans, Approves Extra ₦500m For Housing, Car Schemes
By Opeyemi Adelakun Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa has approved enhanced welfare packages for workers in the state public service, including increases in housing and car loan ceilings and Duty Tour Allowance (DTA). The approvals also include an additional ₦500 million seed fund for the Car Loan and Housing Loan schemes. This was contained in…