The strike led by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) in the Federal Capital Territory has entered its 11th day, with negotiations between the labour unions and Area Council Chairmen at a standstill over the implementation timeline for the N70,000 minimum wage. Speaking to The PUNCH on Tuesday, the FCT Chairman of the Nigerian Union of Local Government Employees, Abdullahi Kabir, …

The National President of the Nigeria Labour Congress, Joe Ajaero, on Tuesday, said the congress struggled to get some state governors to pay the “paltry” sum of N70,000 as minimum wage despite the harsh economic situation in the country. Ajaero who lamented the rising cost of food and other amenities in the country said the harsh realities in the country …

The remaining states yet to implement the N70,000 minimum wage for workers are making last-minute moves to ensure the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) does not embark on strike on Monday, 1 December, according to The PUNCH. The states yet to approve the monthly wage are Katsina, Cross River and Zamfara, after the Imo State Government sanctioned the implementation of the …

The Governor of Yobe state, has approved the payment of N70,000 new minimum wage for civil servants in the state. In a statement by his Director-General, Press and Media Affairs, Alhaji Mamman Mohammed, in Damaturu on Saturday, said the payment would take effect from December. According to Mohammed, the approval is contained in a memo by the governor, following recommendations …

Bauchi State Government has announced the approval of the N70,000 new national minimum wage for Bauchi civil servants, which will begin in November2 024. Governor Bala Mohammed said this during the State Executive Council meeting on Wednesday. “I have called the Head of Service and directed him and our own labour unions have just concluded discussions, and I believe it …

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has given state governments an ultimatum of 1 December 2024, to implement the new minimum wage. It also accused fuel marketers of inflating petrol prices, claiming the pump price is significantly higher than the actual market value. The NLC contended that Nigerians were being exploited, with citizens enduring heightened suffering and hunger due to government …

The Oyo State Government has approved a minimum wage of ₦80,000 for the state workforce. In a statement, the Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Prince Dotun Oyelade, said the Technical Committee set up by the State Government recommended and got approval from Governor Seyi Makinde for the implementation of the new salary scale. He added that the new scale will …

The Katsina State Government has inaugurated a 15-member committee to guide the implementation of a new minimum wage of N70,000. Led by Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Abdullahi Faskari, the committee has been given three weeks to present strategies and recommendations, including the consequential adjustments for all categories of workers. During the inauguration ceremony at the Deputy Governor’s residence …

Kebbi State Governor, Dr. Nasir Idris of Kebbi State on Wednesday approved N75,000 as a new minimum wage for the state civil servants. Confirming the development, the chairman of the Nigerian Labour Congress in the state, Murtala Usman, stated this while speaking with our correspondents. “Mr Governor has shown that he is with the workers in the state. We proposed …

Kano State Governor, Mallam Abba Yusuf has reiterated his administration’s commitment to enhancing the welfare of civil servants as he received the highly anticipated report from the state’s advisory committee on the new minimum wage. According to a statement on Tuesday by the governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Dawakin Tofa, the committee, led by the Special Adviser to the Governor on State …