The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) chapter of the National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has announced the suspension of its indefinite strike action. Chapter President George Ebong confirmed the development to Channels Television, stating that doctors are expected to resume duties on Monday, September 22, 2025, by 8 a.m. According to Ebong, the decision to…
The Senate Committee on Federal Capital Territory Area Councils and Ancillary Matters has urged the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) chapter of the National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) to immediately call off their ongoing strike. The committee, during an emergency meeting on Thursday, assured the doctors that their grievances are being taken seriously and promised…
The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has given the Federal Government a 10-day ultimatum to meet its demands or face a nationwide strike. In a communiqué released after its Extraordinary National Executive Council (E-NEC) meeting held virtually on Sunday, NARD expressed deep dissatisfaction over the government’s failure to implement agreements previously reached. Key grievances…
The College of Health Sciences at Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH) remains closed as the indefinite strike by the Nigerian Association of Medical and Dental Academics (NAMDA) enters its 26th day. In a joint statement, NAMDA LAUTECH Chairman, Prof. Michael Olamoyegun, and Secretary, Dr. Ayobami Alabi, accused the university management of failing to implement…
At a press conference in Oye-Ekiti, ASUU Zonal Coordinator Adeola Oyebisi Egbedokun announced plans for rallies across Nigerian universities to pressure the Federal Government on unresolved demands. Academic activities will be suspended during the protests. ASUU’s NEC has given the government until August 28 to respond before deciding on further action. Egbedokun warned, “For over…
The Senate of Lagos State University (LASU) has officially called off its strike following a resolution by its Joint Action Committee (JAC) after a meeting with Lagos Deputy Governor, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat. In a statement by Deputy Registrar Thomas-Onashile Oluwayemisi, LASU announced that academic and social activities will resume from Wednesday, 13th August 2025. Students…
Aviation unions under the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) have suspended their planned industrial action following what they described as encouraging progress in ongoing discussions for improved wages. Earlier in the week, a coalition of unions had instructed all NAMA staff to withdraw services indefinitely beginning Monday, August 11, over unresolved concerns related to better…
Staff unions at Lagos State University have commenced an indefinite strike, effective immediately, citing unresolved issues with the university administration. The strike was declared by the Joint Action Committee (JAC), which includes the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU), Non-Academic Staff Union (NASU), and the National Association of…
The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has announced plans to embark on a nationwide strike starting Thursday, July 25, if the Federal Government fails to meet its demands by the July 23 deadline. NMA President Prof. Bala Audu, disclosed this in an interview, stating that the 21-day ultimatum issued on July 2 was in response to…
Israel unleashed a wave of strikes on Iran Friday, hitting about 100 targets including nuclear facilities and military command centres, and killing senior figures, among them the armed forces chief and top nuclear scientists. Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, warned Israel of a “bitter and painful” fate in response to recent attacks, while Iran’s…
