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“Living in Lagos is Costlier”: Labour Pushes for Wage Review to Match Reality

“Living in Lagos is Costlier”: Labour Pushes for Wage Review to Match Reality

The Lagos State chapter of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has urged the state government to raise the minimum wage of workers from ₦85,000 to ₦150,000, citing the high cost of living in the state.…

Imo Raises Minimum Wage as Doctors, Lecturers Get Pay Boost

Imo Raises Minimum Wage as Doctors, Lecturers Get Pay Boost

Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo State has approved a new minimum wage of ₦104,000 for civil servants, raising it from the previous ₦76,000. The announcement was made on Tuesday evening during a meeting with labour…

U.S. Report: Nigeria’s ₦70,000 Minimum Wage Fails to Meet Poverty Threshold

U.S. Report: Nigeria’s ₦70,000 Minimum Wage Fails to Meet Poverty Threshold

The United States has stated that Nigeria’s new ₦70,000 minimum wage, approved in 2024, remains below the poverty threshold due to inflation and the continued depreciation of the naira. This assessment was contained in the…

Oxfam Urges Labour Reforms, Higher Minimum Wage to Tackle Nigeria’s Inequality

Oxfam Urges Labour Reforms, Higher Minimum Wage to Tackle Nigeria’s Inequality

Oxfam has urged the Federal Government to implement progressive labour reforms, including a higher national minimum wage and policies that promote decent work, as part of urgent measures to tackle rising inequality in Nigeria. The…

Labour Expert Warns Against Moving Minimum Wage to Concurrent List

Labour Expert Warns Against Moving Minimum Wage to Concurrent List

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,…

Zulum Orders LG Chairmen to Begin N70,000 Minimum Wage Implementation

Zulum Orders LG Chairmen to Begin N70,000 Minimum Wage Implementation

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…

Zamfara Pays ₦13.9bn Gratuities, Raises Minimum Wage to ₦70,000

Zamfara Pays ₦13.9bn Gratuities, Raises Minimum Wage to ₦70,000

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…

Minimum Wage: NLC Warns Against Removing Labour from Exclusive List

Minimum Wage: NLC Warns Against Removing Labour from Exclusive List

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…

₦70,000 Wage No Longer Enough, Civil Service Forum Tells FG

₦70,000 Wage No Longer Enough, Civil Service Forum Tells FG

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…