FG To Governors: Give Workers Minimum Wage As New Year Package
The federal government has called on state governors to implement the newly approved N70,000 minimum wage, urging them to make it a special New Year package for workers across all sectors. Nkeiruka Onyejeocha, the Minister of State for Labour and Employment, made this appeal during a recent press briefing in Abuja. Onyejeocha expressed hope that […]
Employers Will Face Jail Time for Not Paying New Minimum Wage – FG
The Federal Government has urged private sector recruitment agencies to comply with the new minimum wage of N70,000. It warned that failure to do so will lead to penalties, including possible jail time. The government explained that the new minimum wage is essential to help workers cope with the economic challenges. It stressed that no […]