Kaduna electric sacks 530 workers
The National Union of Electricity Employees (NUEE) on Thursday said the Kaduna Electric, has terminated the appointments of 530 of its members.
Kaduna State Chairman...
NLC promises nationwide strike if N56,000 minimum wage is not implemented
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has threatened a nationwide strike from May 1, 2017 if the Federal Government does not begin implementation of the...
Globacom sacks 54 engineers
No fewer than 54 engineers in the indigenious telecommunications company, Globacom, were asked to go home on Friday by the company.
It was learnt that...
PENGASSAN calls off strike
The Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) has announced the suspension of its nationwide strike with immediate effect.
This is sequel to the...
PENGASSAN kicks off strike action
The Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) has said there was no going back on its planned strike.
The National President...
WorldStage Economic Summit focuses unemployment challenges
With a total of 22.4 million Nigerians unemployed or under‐employed out of the 76.9 million total labour force, Worldstage Economic Summit (WES) 2016 (http://worldstagegroup.com/wes/)...
Ngige condemns NECA’s reaction to FG’s directive on mass sack in banks
The Minister of Labour and Employment, Dr. Chris Ngige, has condemned the reaction of the Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Assembly (NECA) as spearheaded by its...
NECA cautions NUBIFIE against picketing of banks
The Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA) has kicked against the proposed picketing of some banks by the National Union of Banks, Insurance and Financial...
FG orders banks to suspend staff retrenchment
The Federal Government has directed banks, insurance and financial institutions to suspend the on-going retrenchment in the sector.
The Minister of Labour and Employment, Dr...
TUC finalising plans to acquire Unity Bank
By Niyi Olaoye
The Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) said it will acquire 57 per cent stake of Unity Bank Plc and become the...