By Kikelomo D. The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has called for a transparent and independent investigation into the deaths of 37 persons who died while in the custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Niger State, demanding that anyone found responsible for the deaths be prosecuted in accordance with the law….
By GLEBM News Desk The Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN), Nasarawa State branch, has declared an indefinite strike over concerns surrounding the implementation of financial autonomy for the state’s judiciary. The action adds to a wider national discussion about the practical implementation of financial autonomy for state judiciaries and the ability of judicial institutions…
By GLEBM News Desk The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has called for urgent government intervention to cushion the impact of rising petrol prices, warning that higher fuel costs are placing additional pressure on workers, households and businesses across the country. NLC President, Comrade Joe Ajaero, made the call in a statement on the worsening petrol…
By GLEBM News Desk The Federation of Construction Industry (FOCI) has called for urgent government intervention to revive Nigeria’s construction sector, warning that funding constraints, delayed payments, rising operating costs and contractual challenges are threatening the sustainability of the industry. The call was made on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, at the 70th Annual General Meeting…
By GLEBM News Desk Academic activities have been disrupted across three Lagos State-owned universities following the declaration of an indefinite strike by the Academic Staff Union of Universities. The affected institutions are Lagos State University (LASU), Lagos State University of Education (LASUED), and Lagos State University of Science and Technology (LASUSTECH). The industrial action followed…
By GLEBM News Desk Health services at the University College Hospital, Ibadan, are facing disruption following the commencement of an indefinite strike by allied health professionals. The industrial action centres on a dispute over the reinstatement of the hospital’s Director of Pharmaceutical Services, Dr Adeyinka Ishola, following a disciplinary matter. The hospital’s chapter of the…
By GLEBM News Desk Academic activities at Plateau State University are set to resume after lecturers suspended their industrial action following an agreement with the Plateau State Government. The university’s branch of the Academic Staff Union of Universities suspended the strike effective midnight on September 16, 2026, after reviewing commitments reached during negotiations with the…
By GLEBM News Desk Nigeria’s startup ecosystem recorded a sharp rebound in August, with startups raising approximately $364.1 million across 20 companies, signalling renewed investor interest in the country’s technology and innovation economy. The August figure represents a dramatic increase from the $4.9 million raised by six startups in July. The funding was also significantly…
By GLEBM News Desk A dispute over the proposed concession of King’s College, Lagos, has escalated into a wider labour confrontation, with activities disrupted across Federal Government Colleges as workers and stakeholders demand greater clarity over the planned arrangement. The disagreement centres on concerns over the proposed transfer of the management of the prestigious Lagos…
By GLEBM News Desk The withdrawal of ride-hailing company Uber from Nigeria has triggered a labour dispute over payments, benefits and other outstanding obligations involving drivers who depended on the platform for their livelihoods. The drivers’ union representing app-based transport workers has issued a 14-day ultimatum demanding discussions over outstanding financial claims and other issues…
