APC ‘ll take over Anambra in 2025 – Ngige
The former minister of Labour and Employment, Sen. Chris Ngige, says the All Progressives Congress (APC) will take over power from the ruling All […]
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ASUU accuses FG of discriminatory payment of salaries to members
By ARMSTRONG ALLAHMAGANI, Bauchi – The Chairperson, Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University (ATBU) Branch, Dr. Ibrahim Inuwa has accused […]
Buhari elevates Ngige to Commander Order of Niger
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja – President Muhammdu Buhari has elevated the Minister of Labour and Employment, Dr Chris Ngige, from the Officer of Order of […]
Buhari inaugurates N3.61bn Federal Secretariat in Awka
President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday inaugurated a N3.61 billion Federal Secretariat in Awka, the Anambra capital. The secretariat is named after the country’s first female […]
Striking doctors, NMA, FG sign Memorandum of Understanding
Striking resident doctors and the Nigeria Medical Association (NMA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Federal Government on the industrial action that […]
Negotiations on-going on Resident Doctors’ strike – FG
The Federal Government says negotiations are on-going with stakeholders over the five-day warning strike embarked upon by members of the National Association of Resident Doctors […]
FG warns resident doctors against planned strike
The Federal Government has warned members of the National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) to shelve their planned five-day warning strike. Sen. Chris Ngige, Minister […]
FEC approves universal implementation of Employee Compensation Act
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved the universal implementation of the Employee Compensation Act (ECA) 2010. Minister of Labour and Employment, Chris Ngige, disclosed […]
FG reacts to ASUU’s arbitration request May 11
The Federal Government on Wednesday informed the National Industrial Court of its decision to formally react to Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU)’s request for […]
FG accuses ASUU of not “showing good cause”
The Federal government on Tuesday , accused the Academic staff Union of Universities (ASUU), not “showing good cause” in the pursuit of its suit before […]
Workers Day: Buhari tasks incoming govt. on workers’ rights
President Muhammadu Buhari has tasked the incoming administration to respect workers rights as encapsulated in International Labour Organisation (ILO), declarations on labour matters. Buhari made […]
FG approves Eagle Square for May Day parade
The Federal Government has approved the use of Eagle Square for the annual May Day parade for workers in the FCT. Mr Olajide Oshundun, Director […]
FG, ASUU suit: Court declares Minister’s referral valid
The National Industrial Court on Tuesday declared as valid the Minister of Labour and Employment’s referral to the court in the matter with the Academic […]
Ngige urges Nigerians to approach 2023 with positive mindsets
Minister of Labour and Employment, Chris Ngige has urged Nigerians to approach the New Year with positive mindsets and remain hopeful for a greater Nigeria. […]
Half-Salary: Ngige can no longer mediate amid Industrial Court case – ASUU President
The National President of the Academic Staff Union of Universities, Prof Emmanuel Osodeke, on Tuesday, criticised the Minister of Labour and Employment, Chris Ngige, over […]
Half salary: FG should stop provoking lecturers – Falana
A Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Mr Femi Falana on Tuesday asked the Federal Government to stop provoking members of the Academic Staff Union of Universities […]
ASUU faults payment of half salaries for October
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has faulted the payment of half salary for the month of October, describing it as an attempt to […]
FG denies payment of half salary to ASUU in Oct.
The Federal Government has denied the accusation that it paid members of the Academic Staff Union of Nigeria (ASUU) half salaries in October. Mr Olajide […]
Ngige extols Nigerians as ASUU ends strike
The Ministry of Labour and Employment, Chris Ngige has lauded Nigerians for their support in the negotiations leading to the end of strike by the […]
Nigeria spent $100m in feeding 10m pupils- FG
The Federal Government said it spent about 100 million US dollars in feeding 10 million Nigerian children under the National School Feeding Programme. This was […]