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In a crucial meeting currently underway, leaders of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) are in discussions with representatives of the Federal Government. The meeting, held at the office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), George Akume, is focused on addressing pressing national issues, particularly the […]
Labour unions in Nigeria are planning to engage state governments to ensure compliance with the newly passed 2024 National Minimum Wage Amendment Act, which mandates a minimum monthly wage of ₦70,000 for workers. The Senate approved the bill during Tuesday’s plenary session, following President Bola Tinubu’s request for an expedited passage. Both the Senate and […]
There are strong indications that despite ongoing negotiations between the Federal Government and Organised Labour on the national minimum wage, state governments may struggle to implement any agreed-upon increase. The Tinubu administration, along with Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC), have been engaged in back-and-forth discussions over determining a concrete figure, leaving […]
Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, has affirmed that state governors, under the Nigerian Governors’ Forum (NGF), are in favor of approving a living wage for Nigerian workers. Speaking at the 7th Quadrennial Delegates Conference of the Association of Senior Civil Servants of Nigeria (ASCSN) in Ado-Ekiti on Wednesday, Governor Oyebanji clarified that the NGF is […]
The National Labour Congress (NLC) has declared the governors’ interference in the national minimum wage negotiation unconstitutional. Benson Upah, the NLC’s head of information and public affairs, stated this during an interview on Arise Television on Monday. Upah emphasized the NLC’s strong opposition to governors influencing the minimum wage determination process. He explained, “The process […]
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has criticized state governors’ efforts to set their own minimum wages, calling the move divisive and detrimental to Nigerian workers. The NLC asserts that leaving the determination of wages solely to employers, whether public or private, could worsen poverty and deepen insecurity in the country. Benson Upah, the NLC’s Head […]
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has cautioned state governors against exhibiting dictatorial tendencies concerning the minimum wage. This follows recent statements by some governors expressing a desire to set their own minimum wage rates for Nigerian workers. “This notion is not only dictatorial but also undermines the very essence and model adopted for creating a […]
The Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) has assured Nigerians and the organised labour that ongoing negotiations will result in a better minimum wage. The governors had previously rejected the Federal Government’s proposal of ₦62,000, stating that some states would need to borrow money to pay salaries. Organised labour continues to demand a wage of ₦250,000. An […]
The President of the Trade Union Congress (TUC), Comrade Festus Osifo, has urged the 36 state governors to start saving funds to pay arrears of the new minimum wage when it takes effect. Comrade Osifo gave this advice during a meeting with executive members of the Kogi State government, led by former Chairman of the […]
The Nigerian Governors Forum (NGF) has unified in opposition to a proposed ₦62,000 minimum wage, despite substantial federal allocations. This collective stance of the NGF poses a significant threat to the well-being of Nigerian citizens. Since the establishment of NGF, the forum has rarely contributed positively to the lives of Nigerians, rather frequently uniting to […]