Nigeria’s quest for a new national minimum wage remains unresolved after a two-day meeting between the Federal Government, organised labour, and the private sector. While both sides acknowledged the inadequacy of the current N30,000 minimum wage due to rising inflation, significant disagreement persists regarding the appropriate new benchmark. The Federal […]
The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), George Akume, has strongly criticized the actions of the Organised Labour regarding the shutdown of the National Grid and restoration of old electricity tariffs. Speaking at the National Executive Council meeting of the Christian Association of Nigeria in Abuja, Akume labeled […]
The Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, has declared the June 3, 2024, strike notice by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC) as “premature, ineffectual, and illegal.” In a letter dated June 1, 2024, addressed to NLC President Joe Ajaero […]
Despite last-minute talks with the National Assembly, the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC) have declared they will proceed with their planned nationwide strike starting Monday, June 3rd. No Agreement Reached After a four-hour meeting on Sunday evening, NLC President Festus Osifo stated that the unions lack […]
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC) have declared an indefinite nationwide strike starting Monday, June 3rd, 2024. This follows the government’s failure to meet their demands for a new minimum wage and a reversal of the recent electricity tariff increase. Frustration Over Stalled Negotiations Labour leaders […]
In a significant move, Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State has announced a substantial increase in the minimum wage for civil servants, setting it at N70,000. The governor made this announcement during the inauguration of the new Labour House in Edo state, with the new wage slated to take effect […]
The recent two-day protest organized by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has brought to light the deepening hunger crisis in the country, shedding light on the urgent need for swift action on both the minimum wage and broader economic challenges. Despite efforts to engage with the Federal Government to avert […]
