The negotiations between organized Labour Unions leaders and the federal government regarding a new national minimum wage reached an impasse last Friday, culminating in the declaration of an indefinite strike. This development marks a significant setback in the efforts to secure an improved monthly take-home pay for Nigerian workers. Joe Ajaero, President of the Nigeria…
The Federal Government of Nigeria has committed to increasing the national minimum wage to a figure higher than the initially proposed N60,000. This decision emerged from a pivotal meeting with labour leaders held on Monday night in Abuja, aimed at resolving the ongoing dispute over the national minimum wage. The discussions were convened in response…
Nigeria is bracing for widespread disruptions as organized labour unions across the country have launched nationwide protests against the Federal Government’s controversial policies in the power sector. The protests, spearheaded by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC), are in response to the government’s decision to increase electricity tariffs and eliminate…
As Labour Union in Nigeria commemorated May Day, the anticipated announcement of a new minimum wage was met with disappointment as negotiations hit a stalemate. The impasse underscores the delicate balance between addressing workers’ needs and navigating economic constraints. The deadlock primarily revolves around the disparity between labour’s Union demand for a minimum wage of…
Governor Malam Dikko Umar Radda has reaffirmed the state government’s unwavering commitment to implementing the new national minimum wage. This assurance was given during his keynote address at the annual May Day celebration organized by the State Council of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) at the prestigious Muhammadu Dikko Stadium in Katsina. Recognizing the importance…
Governor Dapo Abiodun’s recent initiative in Ogun State, heralding discounted rice sales for civil servants, marks a significant stride in elevating the well-being of the state’s workforce. The launch event, hosted at the ‘Oja Irorun’ Civil Servants Farmers’ Market, underscores the government’s steadfast dedication to uplifting living standards. Speaking through the Head of Service, Mr….
The Arewa Group, a prominent socio-political organization in Northern Nigeria, has publicly condemned the actions of Peter Obi, a political figure from the Southern region. The group expressed strong disapproval of Obi’s recent endeavor to construct a borehole in a Northern community, citing its substandard quality and the inclusion of Obi’s name on the project…
In the lead-up to the Ondo State governorship primaries scheduled for November, Jimoh Ibrahim, one of the candidates vying for the ticket under the All Progressives Congress (APC), exudes confidence in his party’s prospects. Addressing a gathering at a party rally in Akure, the state capital, Ibrahim emphasized his belief in securing the APC ticket,…
Manufacturers and Organized Labour are vehemently opposing the Federal Government’s decision to increase tariffs for electricity consumers who receive a 20-hour power supply. They contend that this decision could lead to adverse consequences for businesses and individuals alike. The removal of electricity subsidies, especially for consumers in Band A, constituting approximately 15% of all electricity…
Six members of the Enugu State House of Assembly have announced their defection from the Labour Party (LP) to the People’s Democratic Party (PDP). The defectors, including Ejike Eze, Johnson Ugwu, Princess Ugwu, Pius Ezeugwu, Amuka Williams, and Osita Eze, cited irreconcilable divisions and incessant crises within the Labour Party at both the national and…
