The Federal Government has announced that it has disbursed over N80 billion in student loans to Nigerian tertiary institutions, while also unveiling a N100 billion solar energy project for public …
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Tension in Nigeria’s Aviation Sector as Unions Threaten Nationwide Strike Over Unpaid Salaries
There is growing tension in Nigeria’s aviation industry as four major aviation unions have issued a fresh warning to the Federal Government, announcing plans to begin a full withdrawal of …
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Telecom Sites in Nigeria Face Shutdown Risk as Diesel Blockade Disrupts Operations
Thousands of telecom towers across Nigeria may soon shut down due to a diesel supply crisis caused by a blockade at major fuel depots. The standoff, involving petroleum workers and …
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Boeing Workers Begin Strike Over Pay and Pensions Amid Ongoing Turmoil
Over 3,200 union workers at Boeing’s defence manufacturing operations in Missouri and Illinois have embarked on a strike, protesting the company’s latest contract offer, which they say falls short on …
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FG Rolls Out Empowerment Fund for Tertiary Workers
The Federal Government of Nigeria has introduced a new initiative known as the Tertiary Institution Staff Support Fund (TISSF) to improve the welfare and professional development of employees in universities, …
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GoldBod Ghana Mines Workers’ Union Donates Over GH¢50,000 Worth of Items to Orphanage in Accra
The GoldBod Ghana Mines Workers’ Union has taken a bold step beyond the usual scope of labour advocacy by donating items worth more than GH¢50,000 to the Chosen Children’s Centre …
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Nigerian Union of Pensioners Disowns Planned Protest Over N32,000 Pension Increment
The Nigerian Union of Pensioners (NUP) has distanced itself from any planned protest over the recently announced N32,000 pension increment for retirees under the Defined Benefit Scheme (DBS). The union …
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NOGASA Threatens to Halt Operations Over Dangote Refinery’s Direct Distribution Plan
The Natural Oil & Gas Suppliers Association of Nigeria (NOGASA) has threatened to suspend its operations if Dangote Refinery proceeds with its planned direct distribution of petroleum products to end …
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Nigeria’s Pension Fund Hits N24.1 Trillion in May 2025
Nigeria’s pension fund assets under the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS) have reached an all-time high of N24.1 trillion as of May 31, 2025. This marks a significant growth of N3.9 …
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Omoyele Sowore, Activists Lead Retired Police Officers’ Protest Over Poor Salaries and Pensions in Abuja
Presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC) in the 2023 elections, Omoyele Sowore, alongside other activists, on Monday led retired police officers in a protest in Abuja to demand …