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NLC defies court order on FCTA workers' strike
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The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has declared that a National Industrial Court order cannot halt the ongoing strike by Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) workers. NLC leadership insists the strike will continue despite the ruling. Meanwhile, FCT Minister Nyesom Wike has warned striking workers to resume duties or face sanctions.
Kerala General Education and Labour Minister V. Sivankutty has sharply criticized the Union Budget 2026-27 for ignoring public school education and betraying workers' interests in favor of corporates. He highlighted the lack of focus on school infrastructure and worker welfare. Sivankutty urged the Centre to adopt Kerala's inclusive education models.
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The Ministry of Labour and Social Protection has uncovered a fraudulent overseas recruitment scheme involving forged government documents, an unlicensed recruitment network, and false claims of direct employment in Oman. An investigation report confirmed that the recruitment process did not follow legal migration procedures, exposing jobseekers to high risks of exploitation, trafficking, and financial loss. Authorities have directed those behind the scheme to surrender to the DCI before summons are issued.
The Employment and Labour Relations Court has issued temporary orders halting Kiambu County's plans to fire and replace striking doctors amid an ongoing health crisis. Lady Justice Hellen Wasilwa barred the county from proceeding with recruitment until a petition is heard. The move follows complaints of unlawful hiring processes violating labour laws.