Industrial action over the non-implementation of the ₦70,000 new minimum wage began Monday across five states—Ebonyi, Cross River, Kaduna, Nasarawa, and Zamfara—and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), as negotiations between state governments and labor unions remain unresolved. EDITOR’S PICKS Japa: Russia Opens Doors to Migrants Amid Workforce Shortage Crisis Erupts at Celestial Church of Christ … Read more
The Benue State Government has dismissed rumors of plans to pay state civil servants a ₦40,000 minimum wage, instead of the ₦70,000 minimum wage signed into law by President Bola Tinubu. EKO HOT BLOG reports that social media in the state was abuzz with speculation that Governor Hyacinth Alia, in a recent meeting with workers, … Read more
Several state governors have indicated their readiness to implement the newly signed ₦70,000 national minimum wage, a significant increase from the previous ₦30,000, which was approved by President Bola Tinubu on July 29, 2024. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the new minimum wage was introduced after extensive negotiations by the Tripartite Committee, consisting of representatives … Read more
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has called on the National Assembly to expedite action on clarifying the scope of the new national minimum wage. NLC President Joe Ajaero made this appeal on Monday during a book launch in Abuja. It should be recalled that on July 24, Senate President Godswill Akpabio, during a plenary session, … Read more
Governor Alex Otti has assured workers in Abia State that the new minimum wage will be implemented in October 2024. This announcement was made by the State Commissioner for Information, Prince Okey Kanu, during a press conference in Umuahia. Kanu confirmed that the wage increase would apply to all categories of workers and fulfills Governor … Read more
The Federal Government and the Labour Union have signed a Memorandum of Understanding on the new minimum wage of ₦70,000. A statement from the Office of the Head of Civil Service of the Federation, signed by Eno Olotu, Head of Information and Public Relations, confirmed that the committee on civil service salaries has agreed to … Read more
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu signed into law a new national minimum wage of ₦70,000 on Monday, July 29, 2024, marking a significant increase from the previous ₦30,000. This decision follows intense negotiations by the Tripartite Committee, which included representatives from Organized Labour, the private sector, and the federal government. EDITOR’S PICKS #Endbadgovernance: Organizers Plan Another … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has addressed recent social media claims suggesting that it instructed corps members to upgrade their bank accounts in preparation for receiving the newly approved ₦70,000 minimum wage. Reports circulating online implied that corps members were advised to upgrade their bank accounts, which are currently … Read more
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and twenty-seven states have yet to establish committees to implement the recently approved ₦70,000 minimum wage. This follows President Bola Tinubu’s recent signing of the new wage law. EKO HOT BLOG reports that despite the swift passage of the bill by the National Assembly and the President’s endorsement, several states have … Read more