Senate to expedite consideration on new minimum wage bill
The Chairman, Senate Committee on Employment, Labour and Productivity, Sen. Diket Plang, says the upper chamber will give the expected new minimum wage bill […]
Minister of Labour
FG to review agreement with JOHESU
The Federal Government is to review the agreement it entered into with the Joint Health Sector Unions and Assembly of Healthcare Professionals, (JOHESU). Minister […]
No agreement with FG to suspend strike –NLC
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) says it has no agreement with the Federal Government to call off the planned indefinite strike for Oct. 3. Mr […]
Minister allays fears of indefinite strike by NLC
The Minister of Labour and Employment, Mr Simon Lalong, has expressed hope that the ongoing discussion between the Federal Government and the Nigeria Labour […]
FG invites NLC over its planned indefinite strike
By EMMANUEL KUJE, Abuja – The Minister of Labour and Employment Simon Bako Lalong has again invited the Nigerian Labour Congress, NLC for another […]
Tribunal declares Minister of Labour and Employment, Simon Lalong winner of Senatorial election
The Plateau state Election Tribunal Court has declared the Minister of Labour and Employment, Simon Lalong, winner of the February 25 Senatorial election. The […]
NLC strike: FG appeals for 2 weeks to finalise on demands
The Federal Government has appealed for a period of two weeks to finalised on organised labour demands. Mr Simon Lalong said this while addressing […]
FG begs NLC to suspend proposed 2-day warning strike
The Federal Government has appealed to the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) to suspend its proposed 2-day nationwide warning strike over economic hardship. The Minister […]
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 […]
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 […]
EFCC, ICPC pray court to dismiss Keyamo’s suit seeking Atiku’s probe
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has prayed a Federal High Court, Abuja to dismiss a suit by Minister of State for Labour, Festus […]
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: 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 […]