Judiciary workers in Benue State, under the Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN), have locked the gates of the state High Court in Makurdi, protesting the government’s failure to include them in the new ₦75,000 minimum wage implementation. During a visit to the court premises, EKO HOT BLOG correspondent observed union members barricading the entrance, … Read more
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
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has announced the commencement of the ₦85,000 minimum wage for state workers, despite challenges posed by what he called “enemies of the state” attempting to deprive his administration of necessary funds. Speaking at the launch of the 2025 Armed Forces Remembrance Emblem Appeal Fund at the Government House in Port … 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
The Chairman of the Trade Union Congress (TUC) in Benue State, Gideon Akaa, clarified on Friday that discussions are still ongoing regarding a new minimum wage, countering rumors of a proposed N40,000 wage circulating on social media. EDITOR’S PICKS NASU, SSANU Strike Nears End As FG Promises Payment Resolution Eredo LCDA Shares Update on Lawal … 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
Nigerians React to N70,000 National Minimum Wage Act 2019 (Amendment Bill) Nigerians from various walks of life have responded to the recently agreed N70,000 National Minimum Wage Act 2019 (Amendment Bill) between organized labor and the federal government. EKO HOT BLOG reported that the agreement came after several rounds of negotiations between labor leaders and … Read more
The Nigeria Union of Pensioners (NUP) has raised concerns about the severe conditions faced by public sector retirees, revealing that some still receive a meager N500 as their monthly pension. Alhassan Musa, the union’s secretary in Kaduna State, described the situation as “pathetic,” highlighting that many retirees, especially in Southern and oil-producing states, are living … 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
Rethink ₦60,000 Minimum Wage Proposal, It’s Unsustainable, State Governors Tell FG. NLC and TUC initiated an indefinite strike but agreed to a one-week relaxation for further negotiations. Governors argue that implementing the ₦60,000 minimum wage would force some states to borrow funds to pay salaries. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the governors of Nigeria’s 36 states … Read more
Civic group accuses Obaseki of vote-wooing tactics Condemns new minimum wage as electoral manipulation Questions timing and feasibility of wage increase Eko Hot Blog reports that the Edo N’Okpa Movement, a civic organization based in Benin City, has strongly criticized Governor Godwin Obaseki’s recent announcement of a new N70,000 minimum wage for state workers. The … Read more
The TUC proposes a raise in the minimum wage to N200,000 in response to the removal of fuel subsidy. Former Senator Shehu Sani reacts, stating that the proposal is unrealistic as many states are still not paying the current minimum wage. The TUC calls for consequential adjustments to the Cost of Living Allowance and demands … Read more
‘We will shut down Nigeria if Fuel price increase’, NLC warns the Federal government in New Year message EKO HOT BLOG reports that Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, on Friday, said that it will shut down the nation if there is any further increase in the pump price of fuel. it insists that workers and masses … Read more