By Omotilewa Quadri The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) says Nigerian workers were running out of patience with the government over the delay in implementation of the new national minimum wage. […]
NASS will fast track passage of minimum wage bill
The Chairman, House of Representatives Committee on Labour, Employment and Productivity, Rep Ezenwa Onyewuchi, says the National Assembly would give the minimum wage bill accelerated hearing and passage. Onyewuchi, who […]
Labour condemns NGF threat to sack workers over N30,000 minimum wage
The organised labour on Thursday condemned threat by the Nigeria Governors Forum (NGF), to sack workers if the new national minimum wage of N30,000 is implemented. Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) […]
Why we rejected N30,000 minimum wage – Governors
By Omotilewa Quadri Governors of the 36 states of the federation said they cannot pay N30,000 as new minimum wage because the amount will force the states into bankruptcy. They […]
Fresh crisis looms as governors reject N30,000 minimum wage
Nigerian governors under the aegis of the Nigeria Governors Forum (NGF) on Wednesday rejected the proposed N30,000 minimum wage, arguing that most states in the federation cannot afford it. The […]
Buhari approves N30,000 as new national minimum wage
President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday endorsed the N30,000 as the new national minimum wage recommended by a committee set up by the Federal Government. The President said this while receiving […]
Minimum wage: Labour sets for showdown, rejects governors’ N22,500 offer
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has rejected N22,500 as the minimum wage adopted by state governors. The governors of the 36 states had met on Tuesday and adopted the N22,500 […]
Minimum wage: Labour rejects governors’ N22,500; demands N66,500
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has rejected N22,500 as the minimum wage adopted by state governors. The governors of the 36 states had met on Tuesday and adopted the N22,500 […]
Governors offer N22,500 as new minimum wage
State governors met in Abuja on Tuesday night and told labour unions in the country that they can only pay N22,500 as new minimum wage. The governors’ offer falls short […]
Minimum wage: FG to take stand on Monday
Minister of Labour and Employment, Dr Chris Ngige, has said the Federal Government will on Monday take a position on the new national minimum wage. He disclosed to State House […]
N30,000 minimum wage not feasible, says Presidency
By Patience Danjuma The Presidency on Thursday said it is impossible for government to approve N30,000 as minimum wage for civil servants as demanded by organised labour unions. The […]
Minimum Wage: Labour unions vows to begin strike Nov. 6
By Omotilewa Quadri Organised labour in Nigeria has said that it will embark on nationwide strike on November 6, if the Federal Government fails to meet its demand on the […]