The Federal Government has raised its offer for the new minimum wage to N62,000 from the earlier N60,000. However, the organised labour is proposing a N250,000, which is a shift from its earlier N494,000, according to a report by Channels TV. Earlier, the Nigeria Governors’ Forum kicked against the proposed N60,000 minimum wage, saying it … Read more
Members of the Tripartite Committee on Minimum Wage, comprising government representatives, organised labour, and the organised private sector, have resumed talks on a new minimum wage for workers in Nigeria. The committee reconvened at the Nicon Luxury Hotel in Abuja on Wednesday. The Federal Government was represented at the meeting by the Minister of Finance, … Read more
Eben Enasco Reporting. THE Federal Government and labor leaders have reached an agreement, ending the nationwide strike that began on May 3, 2024. The agreement In a communiqué signed by NLC and TUC Presidents, Comrades Joe Ajaero and Festus Osifo, the labor unions include a commitment to a higher national minimum wage, creating an ambiance … Read more
THE Nigeria National Labour Congress (NLC) has been vocal in advocating for better wages and working conditions for workers, fundamental rights that deserve to be upheld. However, the decision to resort to a strike to achieve these goals raises concerns about the potential repercussions on critical infrastructure and essential services in the country. In light of … Read more