fcta workers strike

The Digest: A protracted strike by Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) workers has been resolved after a marathon meeting between FCT Minister Nyesom Wike and the leadership of the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC). The meeting, convened by Senate...

The Digest: Public primary schools and local health centres across the Federal Capital Territory remain closed for the ninth consecutive day as the strike by FCT Administration workers continues, despite a National Industrial Court order to suspend the action. The Joint Unions Action Committee...

The Digest: The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Barrister Nyesom Wike, has initiated contempt proceedings against striking workers of the FCT Administration (FCTA). The move follows the workers' refusal to comply with a January 27 order from the National Industrial Court, which...

The Digest: The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has instructed affiliate unions in the Federal Capital Territory to continue their strike against the FCT Administration, despite a National Industrial Court order to suspend the action. In a circular, NLC acting general secretary Benson Upah cited...

The Digest: Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister Nyesom Wike has issued a stern warning to striking workers, threatening to make a "scapegoat" of anyone who blocks office gates and to apply the "big stick" against those who fail to resume work. Speaking to the media on Tuesday, Wike...

The Digest: The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has directed all its striking workers to resume duties immediately on Wednesday. According to a circular signed by the Acting Head of Service, Nancy Sebati Nathan, the directive follows a court order from the National Industrial...

The Digest: The National Industrial Court (NIC) in Abuja has issued an order compelling workers of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) to suspend their ongoing indefinite strike. According to a ruling, Justice E.D. Subilim granted an interlocutory injunction following a suit...