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UNILAG ASUU Suspends Strike After Administration Pledges To Resolve Allowance Issues

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The University of Lagos (UNILAG) chapter of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has suspended its strike, just hours after it began on Wednesday. The decision followed meetings between lecturers and the university administration, led by Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Development Services) Prof. Foluso Lesi, and a subsequent resolution reached at the union’s congress later in the day. The strike had been declared on Tuesday, with the UNILAG ASUU branch directing lecturers to withdraw their services from Wednesday over unpaid allowances for January and February 2026. The union cited non-payment of the Earned Academic Allowance (EAA) and Consolidated Academic Tools Allowance (CATA) for Research in January, as well as unpaid CATA and professorial allowances in February. Speaking to journalists, ASUU UNILAG chairman Prof. Idou Keinde said the union decided to suspend the industrial action in response to the administration’s commitment to address the lecturers’ grievances within 48 hours. Keinde explained that discussions focused on aligning positions regarding Earned Academic Allowances and professorial allowances for excess workload. He also noted that the administration requested a formal paper detailing the union’s stance based on the Federal Government/ASUU 2025 agreement—a request he described as unusual—but confirmed that the union provided the document. “We met with the administration, they made some promises and said they would act in the next 48 hours. ASUU is a union of intellectuals and principles. We are always procedural in whatever we do. We cannot ignore their submissions,” he said. He added, “As far as they have invited us, we have to listen. We took what they offered in good faith. The issue is our allowances. They only addressed one aspect out of three and overlooked the rest. Even the one they considered, the Earned Allowance, was incomplete, and we drew their attention to it. “They asked us to provide a paper on a signed agreement, which they already have. We submitted a paper showing that the correct Earned Allowance for excess workload was not paid each month. That issue has been resolved, and the administration promised to act within 48 hours.” The suspension of the strike offers temporary relief to students and staff, with the union and university administration expected to continue working on resolving the allowance disputes promptly.

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Nigeria Faces Possible Blackout As Electricity Workers Move Toward Nationwide Strike

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Nigeria is staring at a possible disruption in electricity supply as the National Union of Electricity Employees (NUEE) steps up preparations for a nationwide strike that could begin as early as next week. The looming action follows the expiration of a 21-day ultimatum earlier issued to the Federal Government, with the union insisting that its long-standing grievances remain unresolved. In a letter dated January 26, 2026, to the Minister of Power, NUEE accused key players in the power sector — particularly generation companies (GENCOs) and distribution companies (DISCOs) — of engaging in persistent anti-labour practices. The union alleged violations ranging from unpaid or improperly adjusted wages to the failure to remit deducted Pay As You Earn (PAYE) taxes and pension contributions. Although the strike deadline has passed without an agreement, union sources say mobilisation across the Nigerian Electricity Supply Industry (NESI) has intensified. Workers at power stations and distribution networks nationwide are reportedly being put on alert, raising fears of a total shutdown of electricity generation and supply. Insiders revealed that the Minister of Labour and Employment had intervened about two weeks ago and scheduled a meeting to resolve the impasse. However, the Minister of Power reportedly maintained that the matter should be handled strictly within his ministry. Nearly two weeks after that development, the union claims no meeting has been convened by the power ministry, fueling frustration among workers who accuse the government of failing to treat the issue with urgency. Expressing its position in strong terms, the union warned: “We demand the immediate resolution of all these anti-labour issues. Otherwise, we will not hesitate to employ any legitimate labour action suitable for the situation. This is not a threat.” Observers say any nationwide strike by electricity workers could severely affect homes, businesses, and critical services, compounding existing power supply challenges across the country. The letter, signed by NUEE’s Acting General Secretary, Igwebike Dominic, lamented what it described as worsening conditions for employees more than a decade after the privatisation of the electricity sector. “We have written several letters to your highly exalted office on precarious work in NESI, especially in Gencos and Discos, since after the privatisation of the electricity sector, but the Ministry seems not to be interested in the matter.” NUEE further accused sector operators of refusing to negotiate collective agreements and implement conditions of service. It also alleged non-compliance with the 2025 National Minimum Wage Act and its consequential salary adjustments. “The sector is bedevilled with managements that have refused to collectively negotiate and implement procedural agreements and conditions of service and have failed to implement the 2025 National Minimum Wage Act.” Beyond wage-related concerns, the union claimed some companies are denying workers the right to unionise, restricting union activities within company premises, and deducting union dues without remitting them.

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Court Orders FCT Workers to Suspend Strike Pending Case Resolution

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The National Industrial Court of Nigeria in Abuja has ordered workers under the Joint Union Action Committee to suspend their ongoing strike, following an interlocutory injunction filed by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, and the FCT Administration. The suit, filed against the Chairman of the Joint Union Action Committee, Rifkatu Iortyer, and its Secretary, Abdullahi Umar Saleh, under case number NICN/ABJ/17/2026, sought to restrain the defendants and their members from engaging in any industrial action, picketing, or lockout. Delivering his ruling on Tuesday, Justice E.D. Subilim recognized that the matter qualified as a trade dispute and met the required legal conditions but emphasized that the right to strike is not absolute. He directed that workers must halt any strike action once a dispute is brought before the National Industrial Court. Any ongoing strike must cease until the court delivers a final judgment. “An order of interlocutory injunction is hereby granted, restraining the defendants and their representatives from further embarking on any industrial action against the claimants. This order shall remain in effect pending the determination of the suit,” Justice Subilim stated.

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FCTA Says 10 of 14 Workers’ Demands Met, Pledges to Address Remaining Issues Amid Abuja Strike

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The Federal Capital Territory Administration has said it has resolved most of the issues raised by workers currently on strike in Abuja. In a statement released on Monday, the senior special assistant to the FCT minister on public communications and social media, Lere Olayinka, said 10 out of the 14 demands submitted by the workers had already been met, while discussions were ongoing to resolve the remaining four. “The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has said that 10 out the 14 demands of the workers that are on strike have been met, adding that other demands are being looked into with a view to addressing them.” Workers of the Federal Capital Territory Administration and the Federal Capital Development Authority on Monday embarked on an indefinite strike, bringing government activities in Abuja to a halt. The action followed a directive from the Joint Union Action Congress after an earlier ultimatum over outstanding demands was not addressed. Olayinka said senior officials of the administration had engaged union leaders in several meetings, including sessions held on Saturday and Sunday, adding that the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, had shown commitment to resolving all the issues. The statement listed measures already taken, including the payment of five months’ outstanding wage award, settlement of 13 months Hazard Allowance and 22 months Rural Allowance owed to health workers, and the payment of arrears amounting to N286,166,772.46, affecting 724 officers across 24 secretariats, departments and agencies. On the issue of extending the tenure of retired directors and permanent secretaries, the administration said the matter had been resolved, with assurances that Public Service Rules would be adhered to. “On elongation of tenure of retired Directors and Permanent Secretaries in violation of the Public Service Rules, this has been ressolved with Minister assuring the workers of strict compliance with the Public Service Rules.” The statement also addressed concerns raised by JUAC regarding staff training and retraining, noting that steps had been taken to address the matter. “JUAC also raised the issue of training and retraining of staff and on this, on this, all SDAs have been directed to forward general and specialized training needs to the permanent Secretary, Common Services for onward submission to the office of the Head of Service for further necessary action.” The FCTA dismissed claims of non-remittance of pension and National Housing Fund deductions, explaining that a committee had been constituted to monitor all deductions and remittances. It described the strike as unnecessary, ill-motivated and aimed at objectives beyond workers’ welfare, given what it described as the extensive efforts already made by the minister to meet nearly all the demands. The administration also called on security agencies to ensure that workers who chose not to participate in the strike are allowed unhindered access to their offices to carry out their lawful duties.

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FCTA, FCDA Workers Begin Indefinite Strike, Shut Down Government Activities In Abuja

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Workers of the Federal Capital Territory Administration and the Federal Capital Development Authority on Monday embarked on an indefinite strike, effectively grounding government operations across Abuja. The strike led to the closure of key government offices, including the FCTA Secretariat, where security operatives were deployed early in the day. By about 8:10 a.m., officers of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps and the Nigeria Police Force had taken positions at the entrance, preventing staff from accessing the premises. A security officer, who spoke anonymously, said workers of the FCDA and FCTA were barred from entering the complex due to the ongoing strike. The industrial action is expected to disrupt activities across all FCTA secretariats, departments, agencies, area councils and parastatals within the Federal Capital Territory. The strike followed a notice issued by the Joint Union Action Congress on Friday, declaring its intention to shut down government offices across the FCT and its area councils. The unions said the decision was taken after authorities failed to address long-standing labour and welfare concerns. It was gathered that the action followed the expiration of a seven-day ultimatum issued to FCTA management, which unions said was ignored despite several engagements. The ultimatum, which took effect on January 7, 2026, was contained in a statement dated January 8 and signed by JUAC President Rifkatu Iortyer and Secretary Abdullahi Saleh. Copies were also sent to the Minister of State for the FCT, the Chief of Staff, the Head of Service and the Director of Security Services. Speaking at the FCT Secretariat, JUAC Vice President Musa Istifanus said the shutdown became inevitable after repeated attempts to engage the FCT administration and the minister failed. He said the strike was driven by unresolved welfare issues, including promotion delays and concerns over the 2024 promotion exercise conducted by the FCT Civil Service Commission. According to him, the computer-based promotion exams were introduced without proper training for staff and were plagued by technical glitches, resulting in what he described as a mass failure. Istifanus said the promotion results, released recently, showed that about 75 percent of candidates failed, a development he described as unacceptable. He also accused the administration of failing to fully implement an approved wage award, noting that although payments were meant to begin in September last year, only one month out of five months owed was paid recently. In addition, he alleged that pension contributions and other statutory deductions, including national housing funds, had not been remitted since May last year. Describing the strike as indefinite, Istifanus said it would only be suspended if the minister meets with the union and their demands are addressed. He added that the unions remain open to dialogue but will not return to work until concrete steps are taken to resolve the issues.

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Court Orders NARD To Suspend Strike Planned For January 12 Pending Hearing

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The National Industrial Court of Nigeria (NICN) in Abuja has prohibited the National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) and its members from going on strike starting January 12. The order was issued on Friday by Justice Emmanuel Subilim following an ex parte application filed by the Federal Government and the Attorney General of the Federation (AGF). The defendants in the suit (NICN/ABJ/06/2026) include NARD, its National President Dr. Mohammad Usman Suleman, and Secretary General Dr. Shuaibu Ibrahim. The court said the restraining order will remain in force until the suit is determined and adjourned the matter to January 21 for hearing. The Federal Government has been directed to serve the order on the defendants, who may apply to vary or discharge it within seven days of receipt. Justice Subilim said the court took into account the FG’s submissions, led by Mrs. Maimuna Lami Shiru, Director of Civil Litigation at the Federal Ministry of Justice, as well as the supporting affidavits and annexures. He ruled: “An interim order of injunction is hereby granted restraining the Defendants Respondents, their members, servants, agents, privies, and/or any other person acting on their behalf or at their directives from calling, directing, organizing, participating in or embarking upon any form of industrial action, including but not limited to strikes, work stoppages, go-slows, picketing or any other form of industrial protest or disruption; as well as taking steps preparatory to or in furtherance of any industrial action, from the 12th of January, 2026, until the hearing and determination of the Motion on Notice.” The court added that it was satisfied the case warranted an interim injunction. NARD had announced plans for an indefinite strike, citing the Federal Government’s failure to implement agreed welfare demands. The announcement came after an Extraordinary National Executive Council meeting held on January 2. The association had earlier suspended a 29-day strike on November 29, 2025, after the FG promised to meet its demands within four weeks—a deadline that passed without visible progress.

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FG Warns ASUU Against Strike, Vows To Enforce No Work No Pay Policy

ASUU Threatens Nationwide Strike If Federal Government Fails To Meet Demands

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The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has threatened to resume its nationwide strike if the Federal Government fails to meet its demands by the end of a one-month ultimatum. ASUU Kano Zonal Coordinator, Abdulkadir Muhammad, issued the warning on Monday during a press conference in Kano following a zonal meeting. The lecturers had suspended their warning strike in October, giving the government a month to address issues relating to staff welfare and the provision of a conducive teaching and learning environment. Muhammad expressed frustration over what he described as the government’s slow approach to renegotiating key agreements aimed at revitalising Nigeria’s public university system. The meeting included representatives from Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria; Bayero University Kano (BUK); Kaduna State University (KASU); Aliko Dangote University of Science and Technology (ADUSTECH), Wudil; Federal University Dutse (FUD); Northwest University (NWU), Kano; and Sule Lamido University (SLUK), Kafin Hausa. He said the warning follows the report presented at ASUU’s National Executive Council (NEC) meeting held on November 8 and 9 at Taraba State University. NEC expressed dissatisfaction with the slow pace of ongoing negotiations, describing it as a major obstacle to reaching a meaningful resolution. “The suspension of the strike in October was meant to create an enabling environment and a gesture of goodwill toward Nigerians. However, our hope for a holistic and timely resolution of the issues is increasingly being dashed,” Muhammad said. He also criticised certain government officials for allegedly undermining the negotiation process and misleading the public about the state of talks. According to him, the government has yet to show genuine commitment to improving lecturers’ welfare or addressing conditions that drive brain drain in the university system. “What the government has offered will neither improve the working conditions of academics nor attract scholars from other countries to our universities,” he added, noting that some officials have falsely claimed that ASUU’s demands have been met. Muhammad further urged the Federal Government to place a moratorium on the establishment of new state universities, similar to the policy for federal institutions, saying, “Governors have cultivated the habit of establishing universities in their states without commitment to funding them.”

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Nigerian Resident Doctors Launch Indefinite Strike Over Unmet Government Agreements

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The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has officially begun an indefinite strike to press for the fulfillment of their demands, the association’s president, Dr. Mohammad Suleiman, announced on Saturday via NARD’s official platform. The strike follows the expiration of a 30-day ultimatum previously issued to the Federal Government, which Suleiman says repeatedly failed to honour agreements reached after several rounds of dialogue. Suleiman acknowledged the disruption the strike would cause, stating that the decision was not made lightly. “Our demands are not for personal gain or political reasons,” he said. “They are essential for the survival of Nigeria’s health system and the welfare of every citizen who depends on it.” He explained that resident doctors face excessive workloads, inadequate pay, delayed arrears, poor working conditions, and insufficient medical infrastructure—factors that directly affect patient care. “Doctors who are overworked and underpaid cannot provide the quality care Nigerians deserve,” he said. Suleiman urged Nigerians, civil society organizations, labour unions, and community leaders to support the strike, emphasizing that it is a fight for a fair and functional healthcare system. “This is not a conflict between doctors and the government. It is about ensuring that doctors can work effectively, motivated, and with the tools necessary to save lives,” he said. He warned that the long-term consequences of inaction could be severe. “If doctors are demoralized or forced to seek opportunities abroad, patients will suffer. We appeal to the government to address our demands urgently so hospitals can reopen, doctors can return to duty, and Nigerians can access the care they need.” Earlier on Thursday, resident doctors in Abuja announced their participation in NARD’s strike due to unresolved issues with the Federal Capital Territory Administration. NARD had initially declared its intention to start the indefinite strike on Saturday, 1st November 2025.

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