Employment & Labour

Hardship: Nigerian Workers Celebrate Nation at 66 With Warning Strike

adminOctober 1, 2026

Nigerian workers are marking the country’s 66th Independence anniversary with a three-day warning strike, as public sector unions protest worsening economic hardship and the Federal Government’s failure to address their demands. The Joint National Public Service Negotiating Council (JNPSNC) directed federal, state and local government employees nationwide to commence the industrial action from midnight Friday,...

Public Servants Threaten October 2 Strike Over Fuel Price, Wage Demands

adminSeptember 30, 2026

Public servants have threatened to commence a three-day warning strike on October 2 if the Federal Government fails to address their concerns over petrol prices, workers’ welfare and the proposed review of the national minimum wage. The Joint National Public Service Negotiating Council (JNPSNC) has given the government until September 30 to respond to the...