Abuja, Nigeria | September 8, 2025 The Petroleum Products Retail Outlets Owners Association of Nigeria (PETROAN) has confirmed that it is in discussions with the Federal Government following threats of a possible nationwide shutdown of filling stations across the country. Speaking on Monday, PETROAN President, Dr. Billy Gillis-Harry, said the association is engaging relevant authorities
In a firm, no-nonsense tone during a press briefing in Calabar on Tuesday, the University of Calabar chapter of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) announced that the union stands fully prepared for what it calls the “mother of all strikes”—a show of resolve that authorities say will only be called to action following
Lagos, August 11, 2025 Workers at Lagos State University (LASU) have suspended their ongoing strike action, announcing a new date for resumption following negotiations with university management and government representatives. The decision to call off the strike came after a series of dialogue sessions addressing key workers’ demands, including improved welfare packages, payment of outstanding
Resident doctors at Ladoke Akintola University Teaching Hospital in Ogbomoso have commenced an indefinite strike following the failure of hospital management and Oyo State government to address their longstanding grievances. The Association of Resident Doctors issued the strike notice on Monday after a three-week ultimatum expired without resolution of key demands including implementation of
Nigerian nurses have called off their four-day nationwide warning strike following successful negotiations with federal government representatives. The National Association of Nigerian Nurses and Midwives announced the suspension on Saturday after its National Executive Council reviewed concessions made during Friday’s meeting with health ministry officials and other stakeholders. Assistant Secretary-General Chidi Aligwe confirmed
Patients at Kaduna’s National Ear Care Centre are facing unbearable conditions as a nationwide nurses’ strike leaves them without critical care. The federal health facility, normally bustling with activity, has become a scene of distress with admitted patients struggling to receive basic medical attention. When our reporter visited on Thursday, patients shared harrowing accounts
Abuja | July 30, 2025 The Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Hon. Nkeiruka Onyejeocha Alausa, has revealed that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has issued a firm directive to halt any further strike actions by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) and other labour groups in the education sector. Speaking during an interactive
Medical doctors working under the Lagos State Government, through the Medical Guild, began a firm three‑day warning strike from 8:00 a.m. Monday, July 28 to 8:00 a.m. Thursday, July 31, 2025, in protest over what they branded as “illegal and disrespectful” salary deductions by the state According to Medical Guild Chairman Dr. Japhet Olugbogi, the row began
News Report – July 23, 2025 The organized labour unions in Ogun State have officially called off their industrial strike action, even as key concerns over the implementation of the new minimum wage remain unresolved. The decision to suspend the strike was reached after extensive deliberations between union leaders and state government representatives. According to
Medical services across Nigeria may be grounded from Thursday, July 25, as the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has warned of an impending nationwide strike if the Federal Government fails to meet its demands. The President of the NMA, Professor Bala Audu, in an exclusive interview with Kiin360 on Sunday, said the association is ready to
