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The recent passage of the new national minimum wage into law and its subsequent assent by President Tinubu has sparked optimism that the long-standing controversy surrounding minimum wage has been resolved. However, many anticipate that the real challenge lies ahead, particularly in implementing the wage increase at the state level, where resistance has historically been […]
Thinklab Group Limited, a progressive private organization, has committed to implementing the new National Minimum Wage of ₦70,000 for all employees starting July 2024. This move underscores the company’s focus on prioritizing employee welfare and financial stability. Group Managing Director Babagana Adam announced the decision, aligning it with the Federal Government’s recent policy initiative. “We […]
The Ondo State Government has announced its commitment to implementing the newly approved ₦70,000 national minimum wage for its civil servants. This was disclosed by the state’s Head of Service, Mr. Bayo Philip, during a press briefing in Akure, the state capital, on Tuesday. The minimum wage increase, recently sanctioned by President Bola Tinubu following […]
Governor Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State has affirmed his readiness to implement the new ₦70,000 minimum wage for civil servants in the state. This announcement was made by the Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Public Affairs, Comrade Peter Ahemba, during a media briefing. Ahemba stated that Governor Sule has already approved the payment […]
The Kwara State Government has established a 21-member tripartite committee to determine the consequential adjustment for various categories of workers following the recent increase in the national minimum wage to N70,000. This development was confirmed in a statement from the Government House on Thursday, which disclosed that Governor AbdulRaman AbdulRazaq approved the formation of the […]
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has threatened to take action after Governor Muhammad Yahaya of Gombe State announced that the state would be unable to implement the newly approved ₦70,000 minimum wage. President Bola Tinubu had signed the new minimum wage bill into law on Monday, making it mandatory for all states to comply with […]
Gombe State Governor, Inuwa Yahaya, has announced that the state cannot afford to implement the recently approved ₦70,000 minimum wage, citing limited financial resources. The governor made this statement during a meeting with stakeholders at the Gombe Government House’s banquet hall, where discussions centered on the planned nationwide #Endbadgovernance protest. “I cannot pay the ₦70,000 […]
Edo State Governor Godwin Obaseki has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to worker welfare, pledging that no state will offer higher wages than Edo. Speaking at the John Odigie Oyegun Public Service Academy in Benin City, Obaseki emphasized the state’s dedication to motivating and empowering its workforce. The governor praised the relentless efforts of civil and […]
The Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf, inaugurated a State Advisory Committee on the new national minimum wage on Tuesday, just 48 hours after President Bola Tinubu approved the N70,000 minimum wage agreement with organized labor unions. The inauguration, held at the Government House, was conducted by Deputy Governor Aminu Gwarzo on behalf of Governor Yusuf. […]
President Bola Tinubu officially enacted the new Minimum Wage Act into law on Monday. The signing took place at 2 PM in the Council Chamber of the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The brief yet significant ceremony was attended by key legislative figures, including the President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, and Deputy Senate President, Barau Jibrin, […]