Workers turn out enmasse at eagle square to commemorate 2025 May Day.
Every year on May 1st, workers around the world celebrate May Day, also known as Workers’ Day. In Nigeria, this year’s celebration was full of energy and color as thousands of workers gathered at Eagle Square in Abuja. The event brought together members of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC). […]
Minimum Wage Talks Between Organised Labour and Tinubu Remain Inconclusive
The discussions regarding minimum wage between Organised Labour representatives and President Bola Tinubu have once again concluded without a definitive agreement being reached. President Bola Tinubu convened the meeting, but it ended without any clear decisions or outcomes. Labour leaders exiting the meeting indicated that they will resume talks with the Presidency next week. Additionally, […]
Governor Obaseki Increases Minimum Wage to N70,000
Obaseki had announced a N70,000 minimum wage, an increase from the N40,000 paid previously by his government. Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State announced an increase in the minimum wage from N40,000 to N70,000 to better match the current economic conditions in Nigeria. He explained that the value of the […]