A labour expert, Mr. Jamiu Akolade, has analysed the implications of moving minimum wage legislation in Nigeria from the exclusive to the concurrent legislative list, warning of possible risks despite potential benefits. Speaking in Lagos,…
Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, has directed the chairmen of all 27 Local Government Areas (LGAs) to commence immediate implementation of the N70,000 minimum wage for local government workers. Zulum issued the directive on Sunday…
Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State has announced the payment of over ₦13.9 billion in inherited gratuities to retired civil servants and the commencement of major pension reforms across the state and local governments. The…
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has issued a firm warning to the National Assembly, cautioning that any attempt to remove labour matters from the Exclusive Legislative List will effectively invalidate the national minimum wage and…
The Osun State chapter of the National Forum of Heads of Federal Government Establishments in Nigeria (NAFOHEADS) has declared that the current ₦70,000 minimum wage is no longer sustainable in light of rising inflation and…
Organised Labour has urged media owners, particularly in the private sector, to begin implementing the new ₦70,000 national minimum wage for their employees ahead of the September deadline. President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC),…
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) chapter of the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON) has appealed to striking workers to resume duties, stating that all six area councils have commenced payment of the new…
Some staff members of the Bwari Area Council in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have expressed frustration over the hardship caused by the ongoing strike over delayed implementation of the N70,000 minimum wage. In separate…
