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Discontent Mounts as FG Implements Selective Payment of ₦70,000 M’Wage

Tension is rising among federal public workers as allegations of selective payment of the newly implemented ₦70,000 minimum wage by the Federal Government have surfaced. Many workers, particularly in Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) who have yet to see any increase in their salaries, have expressed frustration, accusing the government of insensitivity during a period […]

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NLC Sounds Alarm: Rough Road Ahead for New Minimum Wage Implementation

Insists no matter challenges, ₦70,000 wage’ll be executed Urges State Labour Leaders to Prepare for a Tough Battle As public sector workers eagerly await the federal government’s implementation of the new ₦70,000 national minimum wage, the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has issued a warning to its state councils, urging them to brace for a tough […]

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17 Governors Establish Committees to Implement ₦70,000 Minimum Wage

Seventeen state governors have set up committees to implement the newly approved ₦70,000 minimum wage for workers. The states involved include Ogun, Ekiti, Sokoto, Kebbi, Osun, Enugu, Borno, Zamfara, Kogi, Kwara, Gombe, Kano, Taraba, Delta, Rivers, Jigawa, and Abia. This development follows the Federal Government’s recent commencement of the new wage payment for its 1.2 […]

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FG Starts Paying ₦70,000 Minimum Wage, Salaries Now Total ₦4 Trillion

The Federal Government has commenced payment of the ₦70,000 minimum wage for civil servants, marking a significant salary adjustment across all levels. This new wage affects over 1.2 million workers on the government’s payroll, as detailed in a warrant signed by the Accountant-General of the Federation, Dr. Oluwatoyin Madein. The breakdown reveals that public servants […]

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₦70k Minimum Wage: NACCIMA Opposes Jail Term for Non-Compliance

The Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines, and Agriculture (NACCIMA) has praised the Federal Government’s move to implement a new ₦70,000 minimum wage for workers. However, the association voiced concerns over the proposed penalties for non-compliance, particularly the threat of imprisonment for defaulters, calling the measure counterproductive. In a statement released on Thursday […]

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New Minimum Wage: Full Breakdown of Revised Salary Structure

The Federal Government has officially commenced the implementation of the new minimum wage for civil servants, effective Thursday. In an announcement made by the spokesperson for the Office of the Accountant-General of the Federation, Bawa Mokwa, it was confirmed that employees under the federal payroll would begin receiving notifications regarding their updated salaries starting today. […]

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NSIWC Clarifies Backpay for Minimum Wage Slated to Begin in July 2024

The Federal Government, through the National Salaries, Incomes and Wages Commission (NSIWC), has confirmed that payments under the new minimum wage will begin in July 2024. The announcement was made by the NSIWC Chairman, Ekpo Nta, during a press briefing on Tuesday in Abuja. Nta explained that July 29, 2024, marks the date President Bola […]

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Abia Announces October Start for New Minimum Wage Payments

The Abia State Government has announced that it will begin the payment of the new minimum wage starting in October. This was revealed by the state’s Commissioner for Information, Okey Kanu, during a press briefing on Monday. The briefing followed the weekly State Executive Council meeting, which was chaired by Governor Alex Otti. According to […]

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FG, Labour Clash Over July Start Date for ₦70,000 Minimum Wage

The Committee on Consequential Adjustments in Salaries for Civil Servants convened on Friday to finalize discussions regarding the new minimum wage template. The committee agreed that the effective date for the implementation of the new minimum wage would be July 29, 2024. This decision was outlined in a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) issued after the […]

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BREAKING: FG to Commence Minimum Wage Payment from July

The Federal Government has announced that the new minimum wage will be implemented starting from July 29, 2024. This decision was finalized by the Committee on Consequential Adjustments in Salaries for Civil Servants, as outlined in a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) obtained by our correspondent in Abuja on Friday. According to the MoU, “The National […]