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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 […]
The ongoing debate between the federal government and state governors over the proposed ₦62,000 minimum wage has reignited discussions on fiscal federalism in Nigeria. Governors contend that imposing a uniform minimum wage disregards economic disparities among states. They advocate for a system that allows states greater financial autonomy. The disagreement raises a critical question: Could […]
The Ekiti State Governor, Mr. Biodun Oyebanji, emphasized on Wednesday that governors, represented by the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF), support the idea of a living wage for Nigerian workers but are advocating for fiscal federalism to enable states to pay it. Oyebanji clarified that the NGF is not opposing a living wage but is pushing […]
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 36 state governors of Nigeria, under the Nigeria Governors Forum (NGF), are gathering for a crucial meeting at the National Secretariat of the NGF in Abuja. The main topics on the agenda include the National Minimum Wage and local government autonomy, both of which are currently subjects of intense discussion and legal scrutiny. The […]
President Bola Tinubu announced on Tuesday that he will consult with the 36 state governors and members of the organized private sector before determining the new national minimum wage to be submitted to the National Assembly as an Executive Bill. The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, revealed this during a briefing with […]
As the nation awaits President Bola Tinubu’s executive bill on the new minimum wage to the National Assembly, many states might need a bailout or consider layoffs to afford the proposed ₦62,000 wage by the Federal Government and the Organised Private Sector (OPS). Despite increased allocations following the removal of the fuel subsidy in May […]
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 […]
On Saturday, Organised Labour confronted state governors, accusing them of undermining the ongoing minimum wage negotiations. The Nigeria Governors Forum (NGF) recently rejected the proposed ₦60,000 minimum wage for Nigerian workers, calling it unsustainable. In a statement by the NGF’s Director of Media and Public Affairs, Halimah Ahmed, the governors argued that adopting the ₦60,000 […]
….They should not ask for State Police If they cannot even pay 60K minimum wage to workers in their states By Dr Josef Onoh The proposal to establish state police forces under the control of state governors poses significant risks to the security and well-being of Nigerians. Governors have a history of abusing their power, […]