Minimum Wage
12 hours ago
Activities in some state Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) of the Kaduna State Government were comatose, yesterday, following the warning strike by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC) to ensure full implementation of the minimum wage.
2 days ago
Following what they tagged as the non-implementation of the proper minimum wage by Governor Francis Nwifuru, the Ebonyi state chapter of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) on Sunday directed workers in the state to begin a one-week warning strike. Briefing journalists in Abakaliki, the Chairman of the Ebonyi State Labour Congress, Prof. Egwu Ogugua, said…
3 days ago
The Nigeria Labour Congres (NLC) has said there will not be a strike in Ekiti state over the implementation of N70,000 new minimum wage.
3 days ago
Workers in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) will commence an indefinite strike on December 1, 2024, in protest of the non-implementation
4 days ago
The Governor of Osun State, Senator Ademola Adeleke, has set December 2024 as the implementation date for the new minimum wage of N75,554, which was earlier approved. According to a statement shared by his Special Assistant on Digital Media, Olalekan Badmus, the state public servants will be paid one month's arrears. Badmus further revealed that…
28 Nov
The Rivers State government has begun implementation of the N85,000 minimum wage it approved recently for workers in the state. The Guardian gathered that some public school teachers and other workers in the state were excited
27 Nov
The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) and Nigerian Labour Congress (NMA) have applauded the Kano State Government for payment of N71,000 minimum wage. Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf who announced the approval N71,000 minimum wage in October pledged full implementation of the wage with November salary. The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) Kano State Council on Wednesday, in…
27 Nov
AFTER months of negotiations, Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodimma, yesterday, approved N70,000 minimum wage for workers employed in the state civil service. Also, Uzodimma approved the free healthcare insurance scheme for the state pensioners. The move would provide access to medical services for retirees. The governor disclosed these in line with the national minimum wage…
26 Nov
Governor Hope Uzodimma announced the approval of a ₦70,000 minimum wage for workers in Imo State, stressing the government's commitment to prioritising the welfare of its workforce. The announcement was made on Tuesday at the Government House in Owerri, following a meeting with labour leaders. Uzodimma expressed that the decision was a reaffirmation of the…
26 Nov
Labour, Bayelsa govt reach truce over N80,000 Cross State workers, yesterday, began a two-day warning strike over the failure of the state government to come to an agreement with the state’s Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC) on the minimum wage despite the government’s plea. Some of the workers, who reported for…
24 Nov
Gov. Bassey Otu of Cross River has appealed to labour unions in the state to shelve their planned industrial action over the implementation of the new minimum wage. The governor said his administration remained committed to the implementation of the new wage of N70,000 recently signed into law by President Bola Tinubu. The governor made…
23 Nov
Yobe State Governor, Mai Mala Buni, has approved a N70,000 minimum wage for workers in the state civil service. According to him, payment of the new minimum wage will take effect from December 1, 2024. The Director-General, Press and Media Affairs, Mamman Mohammed, yesterday (Saturday) in Damaturu, stated: "The minimum wage committee recommended a reconciliation…
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Kogi State governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo, has presented a budget proposal of N582,404,119,489.00 before the Kogi State House of Assembly for approval. This is his first budget presentation since assumption in January 2024. The governor tasked the state assembly members with quick deliberation and approval for the overall development of Kogi State. He also told…
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Operatives of the Ondo State Security Network Agency have arrested a 36-year-old man for staging his own kidnapping and demanding a ransom of N50 million from his employer. The suspect, identified as Akpooh Edet, worked as a security guard at Rubber Estate in Ose River, Ovia South West Local Council Area of Edo State, before…
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Operatives of the FCT Police Command have swooped on one-chance criminal syndicates terrorising the seat of power, foiling robbery operations, and rescuing victims. FCT police boss, CP Tunji Disu, who paraded the suspects, expressed heartfelt gratitude to the residents of the Federal Capital Territory for their continued support and cooperation during their intensified security operations…
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The Headquarters of the Naval Training Command, in Rivers State, has provided free medical services to over 1,000 indigenes of Ebubu Community in Eleme Local Government Area of Rivers State. The Guardian gathered that the gesture was to support the government's efforts toward improving quality healthcare services for the people. The free medical services included…
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South Africa has pledged its support for Nigeria's bid to join the G20, President Cyril Ramaphosa confirmed on Tuesday. Speaking during the launch of South Africa’s presidency of the G20 in Cape Town, Ramaphosa highlighted the importance of making the African voices heard on the global stage. "Nigeria will be keenly supported by us," Ramaphosa…