Labour Braces for Nationwide Industrial Action NIGERIA could face a fresh wave of nationwide industrial action as the Trade Union Congress (TUC) and the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) have jointly threatened a coordinated strike if the Federal Government fails to meet the demands of health workers within 14 days. The ultimatum, […]
By STELLA JOHNSON OGBOVOVEH Resident Doctors Pull Back from Strike After High-Level Interventions THE Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has suspended its planned nationwide strike, originally scheduled to commence on Monday 12 January, citing renewed commitments from the federal government and intensified engagement with key health-sector stakeholders. The decision followed an emergency virtual meeting […]
By STELLA JOHNSON OGBOVOVEH NARD Defies Court Order, Demands Immediate Action on Welfare Agreements THE Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has threatened to resume its suspended nationwide strike, insisting that a court injunction will not override unresolved welfare and professional concerns outlined in an agreement with the Federal Government. Justice Emmanuel Subilim of the […]
By HALIMA TAKWAS Court Stops Planned Resident Doctors’ Strike Pending Hearing THE National Industrial Court sitting in Abuja has issued an interim injunction restraining the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) from embarking on any form of industrial action, including strikes, go-slows, picketing, or preparatory protests, from Monday 12 January 2026. Justice E. D. Subilim […]
By TAYO TAIWO (T. T.) OLUWOLE Momentum, Morale, Money THE Federal Government’s confirmation that Super Eagles’ match bonuses are on track has delivered a morale lift to the squad, preserving Nigeria’s momentum heading into the AFCON 2025 quarter-final against Algeria at the Stade de Marrakech on Saturday. Finance Minister Uzoka-Anite confirmed that the group-stage bonuses […]