In a notice of an indefinite nationwide strike, the National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives NANNM Federal Medical Centre Gusau, Zamfara State Chapter, has announced its readiness to join the NLC/TUC- led nationwide workers’ strike. In a press release issued on Monday by Comrade Salisu Abubakar, PRO Unit, for secretary, the association notified the…
The Federal Government cautions employees considering participating in the current strike that they could face up to six months in jail as a consequence. The announcement was made by the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), who stressed that a recent court order forbids the Labour Union from going…
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) have initiated a nationwide strike today, June 3, 2024, following a deadlock in negotiations over the national minimum wage and the government’s refusal to roll back the electricity tariff increase to N65/kWh. In a statement…
Femi Falana, SAN, a human rights lawyer, has called on the National Assembly to quickly pass a new minimum wage law that reflects the current economic situation. His call comes on the heels of the National Assembly’s recent swift action in passing the new National Anthem Act within 48 hours. Falana stressed the time-sensitive nature…
Korede Abdullah Various stakeholders in the health sector in Ogun have unanimously agreed that Governor Dapo Abiodun’s administration needs to do more regarding its policies and programmes in the sector after one year of re-election. Chairman, Nigeria Medical Association (NMA), Ogun chapter, Dr Kunle Ashimi, while commending the state government’s efforts in strengthening the…
The power grid in Nigeria has been completely shut down by the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) due to an ongoing strike by organized labour, resulting in a blackout across the country. Ndidi Mbah, the TCN General Manager for Public Affairs, revealed in a statement made available to Africa Health Report (AHR) on Monday, that…
The price of liquefied petroleum gas, otherwise known as cooking gas, is gradually climbing down if the new cost posted to consumers on their social media channels is anything to rely on. Africa Health Report (AHR) finds that at weekend, the price of the 12.5kg cylinder of gas was N11, 000 from N17, 000, in…
…You Risk 6 Months Jail, FG Threatens The organized labour on Sunday vows to embark on the planned nationwide indefinite workers’ strike on Monday (Today), as the meeting with the leadership of National Assembly (NASS) yielded no positive outcomes. The organized labour, Africa Health Report (AHR) reliably gathered has mobilized workers from various…
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has reiterated its warning to Nigerians about the dangers of using dichlorvos, commonly sold as Sniper for food preservation. The agency emphasized that this hazardous practice can lead to severe health consequences, including cancer and death. In a statement issued by Sayo Akintola,…
Olaniyi Iyiola an Ibadan resident blames poverty, the current economic hardship in Nigeria for his desperate action to sell his kidney, which he used the social media windows to market. Against this backdrop, Korede Abdullah in this special report asks a critical question if Iyiola’s action amounted to committing suicide The harsh economic reality…
