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Inequality fueling unrest in Nigeria, across Africa, Labour warns

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/ Africa Inequality fueling unrest in Nigeria, across Africa, Labour warns [The Vanguard] 30-04-2026


RATTAWU, NLC Women Advocate Mutual Support for Children [VoN] 18-04-2026


Trade union leader Joe Ajaero awarded the Arthur Svensson International prize for Trade Union Rights 2026 [Styrke] 16-04-2026


Seplat Energy Workers Suspend Strike Following Breakthrough in Collective Bargaining Talks [Daily Times] 04-04-2026


Strengthening union organizing efforts in Nigeria’s manufacturing industries [IndustriALL] 26-03-2026



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Gombe Varsity workers threaten strike over non-payment of entitlements 2026-04-30 [The Daily Trust]

ASUU threatens strike over unpaid allowances, poor welfare 2026-04-30 [Punch]

Africa Inequality fueling unrest in Nigeria, across Africa, Labour warns 2026-04-30 [The Vanguard]

Workers in Plateau tertiary institutions commence warning strike 2026-04-28 [The Times]

IFJ calls on the NBC to exercise restraint in its dealings with broadcast stations 2026-04-25 [IFJ]

FCT teachers to decide on strike following meeting with Wike 2026-04-24 [Punch]

NASU Rejects FG’s 30% Offer, Threatens Nationwide Strike by May 1 2026-04-24 [This Day]

Hold FG Responsible for Any Strike in Varsities, NAAT Warns 2026-04-22 [This Day]

Pay row: SSANU, NASU write minister over 30% salary hike 2026-04-21 [Punch]

ASUSS Rejects NUT Strike, Directs Members To Work 2026-04-21 [The Whistler]

UI NASU, SSANU protest unresolved welfare issues, threaten strike 2026-04-21 [The Guardian]

SSANU plans indefinite strike as April 30 renegotiation deadline approaches 2026-04-20 [The Daily Trust]

SSANU, Gives FG April 30 Deadline to Sign Renegotiated Agreement of Face Strike 2026-04-20 [This Day]

No Going Back On Planned Strike, Varsity Workers Warn 2026-04-20 [Leadership]

Strike looms in varsities as SSANU rejects ‘30% allowance deal’ 2026-04-20 [The Nation]

RATTAWU, NLC Women Advocate Mutual Support for Children 2026-04-18 [VoN]

South Africa COSATU congratulates President of the Nigerian Labour Congress for being awarded the Arthur Svenson International Prize for Trade Union Rights in 2026 2026-04-16 [COSATU]

SSANU Threatens Indefinite Strike, Gives FG April 30 Deadline 2026-04-16 [Leadership]

NLC president Ajaero clinches global labour prize 2026-04-16 [Vanguard]

Trade union leader Joe Ajaero awarded the Arthur Svensson International prize for Trade Union Rights 2026 2026-04-16 [Styrke]

Ogun JUSUN threatens strike over outstanding promotion benefits, others 2026-04-14 [The Nation]

Abia Judiciary workers vow to subsist four weeks old strike 2026-04-13 [The Guardian]

Ogun judiciary workers threaten strike over unpaid promotions, issues 21-day ultimatum 2026-04-10 [The Daily Post]

Abia govt to judiciary workers: Call off strike, face staff audit 2026-04-10 [Vanguard]

Judiciary Workers: Strike drags on as Abia demands evidence before payment 2026-04-10 [The Guardian]

ASUU UNIJOS begins indefinite strike over unpaid March salary, allowances 2026-04-08 [The Guardian]

UNIJOS Lecturers Begin Indefinite Strike 2026-04-08 [The Whistler]

PENGASSAN suspends strike at Seplat following NNPCL intervention 2026-04-05 [Punch]

Seplat Energy Workers Suspend Strike Following Breakthrough in Collective Bargaining Talks 2026-04-04 [Daily Times]

Seplat workers launch indefinite strike as pay disputes spark fresh concerns over oil output 2026-04-04 [Pulse]

Seplat Workers Begin Indefinite Strike Over Pay, Welfare Dispute 2026-04-04 [TVC]

Ebonyi college workers’ warning strike halts academic activities 2026-04-01 [Punch]

NLC storms Abuja DisCo, issues 48-hour shutdown threat over sack of 900 workers 2026-04-01 [The Vanguard]

Visa barriers threaten AfCFTA gains, ITUC warns 2026-04-01 [The Guardian]

SSANU threatens strike over salary, allowances delays 2026-03-30 [Punch]

SSANU, NASU issue strike notice over renegotiation of 2009 agreement 2026-03-30 [The Daily Post]

You are not immune against health challenges, prioritise your health – MHWUN urges workers 2026-03-30 [Business Day]

Africa ITUC-Africa urges Nigeria to remove visa fees for Africans 2026-03-28 [People's Gazette]

Workers threaten strike over delayed 40% peculiar allowance 2026-03-26 [Punch]

Health workers protest controversial reform bills at N’Assembly today 2026-03-26 [Punch]

Strengthening union organizing efforts in Nigeria’s manufacturing industries 2026-03-26 [IndustriALL]

Civil servants give FG Tuesday strike notice over withheld N70,000 wage allowance 2026-03-25 [The Vanguard]

Civil servants celebrate as Tinubu approves full gratuity scheme from 2026 2026-03-23 [Vanguard]

Taraba University ASUU strike set to end as lecturers plan Monday resumption 2026-03-15 [The National Acccord]

Benue varsity ASUU threatens strike 2026-03-15 [Head Topics]

Benue varsity ASUU threatens strike over salary arrears, pension irregularities 2026-03-15 [Punch]

Imo health workers threaten to embark on indefinite strike over welfare neglect 2026-03-15 [The Daily Post]

IWD: NSITF MD bags TUC award of Excellence 2026-03-14 [Vanguard]

Transporters For Tinubu 2027 Visits Maritime Workers’ Union Of Nigeria 2026-03-14 [The Independent]

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