JUST IN: Labour To Suspend Nationwide Strike In a bid to halt the ongoing strike by organized labour, the Federal Government, FG, has reached out to the leaders of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) through the National Salaries, Wages, and Income Commission. The invitation aims to bring both parties back to the negotiation table, although it remains uncertain whether the labour leaders will attend the meeting. Ibom Focus reports that several unions have already shut down their workplaces in compliance with the directive from the NLC and TUC to embark on an indefinite nationwide…
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Labour Leaders Drive Out Ministry Of Finance Workers, Seal NASS, Wike’s Office The organised labour on Monday drove out some staff members of the Federal Ministry of Finance in Abuja during the monitoring and enforcement of the nationwide industrial action it declared to press home its demand for a new minimum wage and reversal of the electricity tariff increase. Some of the workers who defied the directive given by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC) to down tools got more than what they bargained for as they were chased out of their offices by labour leaders.…
Tinubu Presidency Sends Strong Warning To Labour Over N494,000 Minimum Wage Demand The Bola Tinubu Presidency has faulted the N494,000 demanded by organised labour as the new minimum wage, describing it as an economic death sentence for small businesses and a direct attack on the livelihoods of countless Nigerians. This comes as organised labour on Monday began a nationwide indefinite strike to push for a living wage for workers after the government offered to pay N60,000. Presidential spokesman, Chief Ajuri Ngelale on Monday said paying workers about N500,000 as minimum wage will have more negative impact on the economy. “The…
BREAKING: Nigerian Government Makes U-turn, Moves To Increase Minimum Wage The Federal Government through the National Salaries, Incomes and Wages Commission, NSIWC, has called for a meeting of the tripartite committee on the new national minimum wage scheduled for tomorrow. The previous committee meeting on May 31 ended abruptly when the Organised Labour negotiating team walked out due to the government and organised private sector’s refusal to increase the offer beyond N60,000. According to Vanguard, the move indicates that the government is concerned about the workers’ compliance and participation in the ongoing indefinite nationwide strike. The proposed meeting is scheduled…
BREAKING: Blackout Looms As Electricity Workers Shut Down National Grid Electricity workers have shut down the National Grid as the strike action called by the Nigerian Labour Congress and the Trade Union Congress began at midnight. Checks on grid data posted by the Independent System Operator showed that generation at midnight was 2,805.59 megawatts but dropped gradually to 28 MW at 6 a.m. on Monday with only Ibom Power on the grid. May 29 Tinubu Special: One year of teetering on edge of hope0:00 / 0:00 Reacting to the situation, the Transmission Company of Nigeria, TCN, disclosed that workers unions…
VIDEO: Passengers Stranded At Airport Over Labour Strike Intending travellers have been left stranded as all entry points into the domestic terminal of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport are inaccessible. The entry points were blocked due to the industrial action called by the Nigerian Labour Congress, NLC, and the Trade Union Congress, TUC. In a video which surfaced online, intending passengers could be heard lamenting over their inability to access the airport. The action has resulted in the suspension of all flight operations from the airport. The organized labour had embarked on the strike to push for an improvement in…
Young Man Kills Sugar Mum In Suspected Love Triangle Information reaching Ibom Focus says that Young Man Kills Sugar Mum In Suspected Love Triangle Police in Kitui are investigating the murder of a 40-year-old woman who was reportedly killed by her younger lover, aged 24 in a suspected love triangle. The suspect, identified as Mbuvi confessed to killing his partner named Serah after a disagreement that has been linked to a love triangle. Kyethani Location Chief, Mwikali Musili who confirmed the incident explained that Mbuvi worked for Serah and had a romantic affair with her before another man came into…
JUST IN: Aviation Unions Issue Fresh Directives To Members Over Nationwide Strike In compliance with the directive from organized labour to embark on an indefinite strike, Nigerian aviation unions have instructed their members to withdraw services at all airports across the country. This decision follows an emergency meeting held in Abuja on Sunday and was jointly announced by the unions. The unions involved include the National Union of Air Transport Employees (NUATE), the Air Transport Services Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (ATSSSAN), the Association of Nigerian Aviation Professionals (ANAP), and the National Association of Aircraft Pilots and Engineers (NAAPE). The…
JUST IN: FCTA Announces Road Diversions, Lists Alternative Routes In preparation for the commissioning of the Outer Southern Expressway (OSEX), also known as Mahammadou Issoufou Way, the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), has announced road traffic diversions. The new expressway extends from Villa Roundabout (near the Power House Junction) to Ring Road 1 Junction (Apo Roundabout). To facilitate this event, road traffic diversions will be implemented on Monday, June 3, 2024, starting at 11 a.m. The diversions will affect several key routes, including the road from the FCT Fire Service at Villa Gate, Maitama Sule Junction, Yakubu Gowon Crescent, the…
BREAKING: Labour Give Fresh Update Over Nationwide strike The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC) on Sunday reaffirmed their commitment to proceeding with the planned indefinite strike concerning the new minimum wage. Despite eleventh-hour interventions from the National Assembly leadership aimed at averting potential economic disruptions, the organized labour maintains said the strike must commence on Monday. Both unions disclosed that while they acknowledge the appeal from the National Assembly leadership to reconsider the proposed strike, they will convene to deliberate on the matter. The decision to uphold the strike remains unchanged as they seek further dialogue…