Why We Agreed to a N70,000 Minimum Wage: Insights from NLC President Ajaero
In a recent interview on the Morning Show of Arise TV, Joe Ajaero, the President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), shed light on the reasons behind the acceptance of a N70,000 minimum wage by organized labor. This decision was made during critical negotiations with President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. The […]
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 […]
Maritime Workers’ Minimum Wage Raised to N200,000 After 20-Year Dispute
In a major development for Nigeria’s shipping industry, maritime workers will now earn a minimum wage of N200,000. This new rate comes after almost 20 years of negotiations between the Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria (MWUN) and the shipping companies, represented by the Shipping, Shipping Agencies, Clearing, and Forwarding Employers Association (SACFEA). The breakthrough agreement […]
Gombe State Governor: I cannot pay N70, 000 minimum wage
Governor Inuwa Yahaya of Gombe State has declared that his administration is unable to pay the newly announced national minimum wage of N70,000. This statement was made during a meeting held on July 30, 2024, at the Government House in Gombe. The meeting included labor leaders, civil society organizations, and traders’ associations, and was convened […]
President Tinubu Signs National Minimum Wage Bill Into Law
In a recent development, President Bola Tinubu has officially signed a law that raises Nigeria’s National Minimum Wage to N70,000. The announcement came during a Federal Executive Council meeting attended by Cabinet members and leaders of the National Assembly. This new wage policy aims to improve the standard of living for many workers across the […]
Nigerian Government Holds Emergency Meeting Over Planned August 1 Protest
The Nigerian government has called for an urgent meeting with ministers to discuss the nationwide protest planned for August 1, 2024. This meeting, set for July 24, 2024, at 10 am, will take place at the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation Conference Room. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, through the Minister […]
Senate Passes National Minimum Wage Bill, Raising Pay to ₦70,000
On July 23, 2024, the Nigerian Senate passed a significant amendment to the National Minimum Wage Act 2019. This bill, which was quickly processed after being submitted by President Bola Tinubu, marks a major shift in Nigeria’s wage policy. Details of the Bill President Tinubu’s proposal sought to increase the national minimum wage from ₦30,000 […]
Tinubu Approves New Minimum Wage of N70,000 for Nigerian Workers
President Tinubu has approved a new minimum wage of N70,000 for Nigerian workers. This significant development was announced during a meeting with leaders from the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. The approval of this new minimum wage is a crucial step in improving the […]
President Tinubu to Discuss Minimum Wage with NLC, TUC on Thursday
President Bola Tinubu plans to meet with labour leaders on Thursday, barring any last-minute changes. The meeting with the labour leaders will take place at the Presidential Villa in Abuja to discuss the new national minimum wage for Nigerian workers. The meeting is initiated by the President and will include the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) […]
I never stated that Tinubu had raised the allowance for corps members – DG
The misinformation that has been making the rounds on social media over the recent visit of Brigadier General YD Ahmed, the Director General of the Scheme, to the Ogun State Orientation Camp in Sagamu has alarmed the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC). The NYSC made it clear in a statement issued by Director of Information […]