The National Industrial Court in Abuja has issued an interim injunction stopping the National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) from proceeding with its planned strike scheduled for Monday, January 12, 2026. In a ruling delivered on Friday by Justice E. D. Subilim, the court restrained all members and agents of NARD from calling, organising, directing,…
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Bauchi Zone, has warned that another nationwide strike may soon erupt, accusing the Federal Government of failing to resolve longstanding issues in the university system. Speaking at Plateau State University, Bokkos, on November 15, Zonal Coordinator Dr. Timothy Namo said the government had shown “little commitment” since ASUU…
President Bola Tinubu has directed the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare to take all necessary and legitimate steps to ensure that members of the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) immediately return to work following their indefinite strike, which began on Saturday and has disrupted services in tertiary hospitals nationwide. The directive was…
The National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) on Saturday commenced an indefinite, total, and comprehensive nationwide strike over the Federal Government’s failure to implement agreements previously reached with the association. NARD President, Dr. Muhammad Suleiman, confirmed the development in a statement, noting that the decision followed a five-hour meeting of the association’s National Executive Council…
The Association of Resident Doctors, Federal Capital Territory Administration (ARD-FCTA), has announced plans to begin an indefinite strike from 12 midnight on Saturday, November 1, 2025, citing unresolved welfare and administrative challenges affecting its members. The decision was conveyed in a letter dated October 30, 2025, addressed to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory,…
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has announced the suspension of its ongoing two-week warning strike. This was revealed on Wednesday by the National President of ASUU, Prof. Chris Piwuna, during a press briefing held in Abuja. According to Prof. Piwuna, the decision followed a meeting of the union’s National Executive Council (NEC), which…
In response to the recent industrial action by the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) against the Dangote Refinery, the House of Representatives has passed a resolution aimed at safeguarding strategic private investments from future disruptions. The resolution followed the adoption of a motion jointly sponsored by Hon. Ado Doguwa and…
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has expressed its readiness to resume negotiations with the Federal Government to resolve the ongoing two-week nationwide strike declared on Sunday. ASUU President, Prof. Chris Piwuna, disclosed this on Monday during an interview on Channels Television, stating that the union has received encouraging signals from government officials indicating…
The Federal Government has issued a warning to the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), threatening to enforce the “no-work-no-pay” policy following the union’s declaration of a nationwide warning strike. In a statement released Sunday night by Folasade Boriowo, spokesperson for the Federal Ministry of Education, the government expressed disappointment over ASUU’s decision to embark…
The Federal Government has appealed to the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) to suspend its proposed strike action, assuring the union of its dedication to resolving all outstanding issues. Speaking at a press briefing in Abuja on Wednesday, the Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, stated that the government is actively engaging with the…
