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Minimum Wage: We’ll Not Back Down – NLC

Minimum Wage: We’ll Not Back Down – NLC

In a bid to establish a new minimum wage that would be in line with the cost of living, the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) on Friday said it will not back down from its efforts…

NIC Workers Cry Out, Says Federal Judiciary Owing Four Month Wage Award

NIC Workers Cry Out, Says Federal Judiciary Owing Four Month Wage Award

The National Industrial Court (NIC) workers have called on the Federal Government over the continued withholding of their wage award approved by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to cushion the effect of the removal of fuel…

FG Restates Commitment To Implementing Agreement With Labour

FG Restates Commitment To Implementing Agreement With Labour

Regarding the general welfare of workers and other matters, the Federal Government on Thursday said it is committed to carrying out the agreements it entered into with organised labour. Segun Imohiosen, the Director of Information…

FG Gives Fresh Update On Wage Award

FG Gives Fresh Update On Wage Award

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu-led Federal Government has disclosed that the wage award of N35,000 for January and February 2024 is being processed. New Telegraph reports that the development follows accusations from the TUC, which claimed the…

Presidency Speaks On Why FG Won’t Be Able To Pay N100,000 Minimum Wage

Presidency Speaks On Why FG Won’t Be Able To Pay N100,000 Minimum Wage

President Bola Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga has revealed how it will be challenging for the Federal Government to set the new proposed minimum wage at N100,000. Onanuga who spoke in…

Most Governors Don’t Comply With New Minimum Wage – Ajaero

Most Governors Don’t Comply With New Minimum Wage – Ajaero

Joe Ajaero, the President of the Nigeria Labour Congress, (NLC) has alleged that some of the governors inaugurated among the 37-member Tripartite Committee on Minimum Wage do not adhere to the suggested base pay structure.…

New Minimum Wage: FG Inaugurates Committee Tuesday

New Minimum Wage: FG Inaugurates Committee Tuesday

The Federal Government of Nigeria will on Tuesday inaugurate a 37-man Committee on national minimum wage with a mandate to recommend a new workable wage for the country. New Telegraph gathered that the new committee…

Workers To Expect New Minimum Wage In March – NLC

Workers To Expect New Minimum Wage In March – NLC

The National President of the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC), Comrade Joe Ajaero has said he is optimistic that the Federal Government and organised labour will conclude their negotiations on a new minimum wage by March…

TUC Lists 10-Point Demand To Tinubu, Says You’ve Not Met Expectations

TUC Lists 10-Point Demand To Tinubu, Says You’ve Not Met Expectations

The Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) has issued a 10-point demand for President Bola Tinubu-led Federal Government, saying the past year was one long, agonising litany of missed opportunities and dashed hopes. According to…

Inflation: Turkey Increases Minimum Wage By 49%

Inflation: Turkey Increases Minimum Wage By 49%

A substantial rise in the Turkish minimum wage before the mayoral elections will offer relief to households but also present challenges in managing inflation. Turkey’s government will raise the minimum wage by almost half to…