Tag: Minimum Wage
Organised Labour Threatens Total Shutdown Over Zamfara’s N70,000 Minimum Wage Violations
Unions issue 14-day ultimatum, demand reinstatement of sacked workers Tensions escalated in Zamfara State on Tuesday as the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC) delivered a stern two-week ultimatum to the state government, demanding full compliance with the N70,000 minimum wage law or face a total paralysis of government operations. Core Grievances…
Federal Workers Face Salary Deductions After December 2024 Overpayment Error, Says AGF
The Office of the Accountant General of the Federation (OAGF) has announced that federal workers will face salary deductions to recover overpayments made in December 2024 due to a system error. In a statement issued on Friday and signed by the Director of Press and Public Relations, Bawa Mokwa, the OAGF explained that the overpayments…
Federal Government Inaugurates Committee to Review Salary Adjustments Following New Minimum Wage
In a move aimed at implementing the recently enacted National Minimum Wage Act, the Federal Government has inaugurated a 16-member committee tasked with reviewing and negotiating salary adjustments in line with the newly established minimum wage of ₦70,000. The inauguration took place on Thursday, signaling the government’s commitment to ensuring fair wage increases across various…
Ogun State Leads in Minimum Wage Implementation: Governor Abiodun Pledges Swift Action
Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has announced that his administration is working tirelessly to implement the new minimum wage for state workers, signaling that Ogun will not lag behind in this initiative. This commitment was made during a meeting with the leadership of organized labor at the Governor’s Office in Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta. Governor Abiodun emphasized…
Organized Labour Rejects Tinubu’s Proposal of ₦250,000 Minimum Wage Tied to Petrol Price Hike
Abuja, Nigeria – Joe Ajaero, President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), announced that Organized Labour has rejected President Bola Tinubu’s proposal to implement a ₦250,000 minimum wage in exchange for an increase in petrol prices. Speaking at a press briefing, Ajaero explained, “Accepting ₦70,000 was the best way to save Nigerians from further hardship.”…
President Tinubu Announces Draft Legislation for Unified Minimum Wage in Nationwide Broadcast
Abuja, Nigeria — June 10, 2024 — In a nationwide broadcast commemorating the 25th anniversary of Nigeria’s democracy, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu announced that his administration is finalizing a draft legislation for a unified minimum wage. The bill will be presented to the National Assembly for approval in the near future. During his address, President…
NLC President Ajaero Clarifies Position on Minimum Wage Dispute, Rules Out Immediate Strike
June 10, 2024 — The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has announced that there will be no strike action scheduled for Tuesday in the ongoing pursuit of a revised national minimum wage. This announcement was made by NLC President Joe Ajaero during the International Labour Conference currently taking place in Geneva, Switzerland. “We cannot declare a…
Labour Dismisses ₦62,000 and ₦100,000 Minimum Wages as Insufficient, Hints at Possible Strike Resumption
June 10, 2024 — The Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) have firmly rejected the proposed minimum wages of ₦62,000 and ₦100,000, deeming them inadequate. They have warned that a nationwide strike, temporarily halted last week, may resume if their demand for a ₦250,000 minimum wage is not met by the…
State Governments Offer Varied Minimum Wages Amid Economic Challenges
June 10, 2024 — As the push for a new national minimum wage gains momentum, state governments across Nigeria have begun announcing their proposed minimum wage rates, revealing a significant disparity in the amounts various states are willing to pay their workers. Leading the pack, Rivers State has proposed an impressive N80,000 monthly minimum wage,…
BREAKING: New Salary Bill for Judicial Officers to Boost Judicial Independence and Integrity
Abuja, June 3, 2024 — In a significant move towards enhancing the remuneration of judicial officers in Nigeria, a new salary bill awaiting the President’s assent promises substantial salary increases for top judicial officials. The bill, if signed into law, will set the Chief Justice of Nigeria’s annual salary at N64 million. The President of…