NECA Calls for Increased State Wages Workers Need Higher Pay to Boost Productivity Raise Minimum Wage Above ₦70,000, NECA The Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA) has called on state governments to increase civil servants’ pay beyond the current ₦70,000 minimum wage. According to Eko Hot Blog, the association argues that states no longer have an … Read more
Civil servants employed by the Federal Government are experiencing a subdued Christmas celebration due to delayed payment of their December 2024 salaries. Checks reveal that many federal workers received their November salaries only in the second week of December. EDITOR’S PICKS Sanwo-Olu Donates N75M to Support Legionnaires and Families of Fallen Heroes Current Cement Prices: … Read more
Governor Hyacinth Alia of Benue State has declared a two-week holiday for civil servants to celebrate the 2024 Christmas and New Year festivities, allowing workers to spend quality time with their families and engage in agricultural activities. EDITOR’S PICKS Sanwo-Olu Donates N75M to Support Legionnaires and Families of Fallen Heroes Current Cement Prices: Dangote, BUA, … Read more
The Federal Government has dismissed civil servants who obtained degrees from private universities in Benin Republic and Togo between 2017 and 2023, following concerns over fraudulent academic practices. The directive was confirmed on Wednesday by Segun Imohiosen, Director of Information and Public Relations in the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation … Read more
The Kaduna State Government has commenced the implementation of the new national minimum wage, with the lowest-paid worker receiving a gross salary of ₦72,000 in November. Malam Ibraheem Musa, Chief Press Secretary to Governor Uba Sani, confirmed this in a statement on Sunday, countering claims by the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) that the state had … 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
Governor Umaru Bago of Niger State has approved a new minimum wage of ₦80,000 for civil servants, set to be implemented in November 2024. This decision follows extensive negotiations between the state government and the Niger State Labour Union, with Governor Bago emphasizing the sustainability of the wage increase through the government’s agricultural investments. EDITOR’S … Read more
The Rivers State Government has officially approved a new minimum wage of ₦85,000 for its civil servants. This announcement was made by the state’s Head of Service, George Nwaeke, who revealed that Governor Siminalayi Fubara granted the approval during a private meeting with labor leaders and senior government officials. Nwaeke confirmed that the implementation of … Read more
The Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has officially announced an increase in the minimum wage for civil servants in the state to ₦85,000. Sanwo-Olu made this disclosure during an interview with Channels Television on Wednesday, October 16, 2024. Speaking on the wage hike, the governor explained that the decision followed extensive discussions with labor … Read more
Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa has approved a new minimum wage of ₦73,000 for civil servants in Ondo State. EDITOR’S PICKS ICYMI: Nigerian TikToker, Oloba Salo Reportedly Shot in Lekki, Don’t Scrap the EFCC, Fix It, Fintiri Slams Calls For Abolition AFCON Qualifiers: West Brom Celebrate Ajayi On Super Eagles’ Win Over Libya EKO HOT BLOG reports that … Read more
Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo, has announced a new minimum wage of ₦72,500 for civil servants in the state, effective immediately. This decision follows the establishment of committees by 17 state governors, including Kogi, to implement the new minimum wage. EDITOR’S PICKS Health, Planning Ministries Partner with AfDB on Sustainable System Project Shamim … Read more
The Federal Government has approved a ₦32,000 increase in the monthly pensions for retirees following a review of the new minimum wage. EKO HOT BLOG reports that this adjustment is a result of changes made to the salary structure by a government committee. A memo from the National Salaries, Wages, and Income Commission (NSIWC), dated … Read more
The Federal Government, through the National Salaries, Incomes, and Wages Commission (NSIWC), has announced that the payment of the new minimum wage will commence in July 2024. NSIWC Chairman, Ekpo Nta, made this statement during a press briefing on Tuesday in Abuja, clarifying that this timeline aligns with when the President approved the bill, following … Read more
Governor Ademola Adeleke has approved a rescheduling of working days for various categories of civil servants and extended the payment of palliatives for public officials for the next two months due to rising transportation costs and economic challenges in the country. In alignment with Governor Adeleke’s commitment to the welfare of workers and in response … Read more
Fulfilling his campaign promises, Abia State Governor Alex Otti has initiated the payment of salary arrears owed to academic workers by previous administrations. According to an official source close to the state Commissioner for Information, Prince Okey Kanu, the affected workers include staff from Abia State University, Abia State Polytechnic, Abia State College of Education … Read more
The Lagos State Government has extended its work-from-home policy for employees for an additional three months. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu approved the extension in a circular issued by the state Head of Service, Bode Agoro, on Wednesday. EDITOR’S PICKS Police Arrest Man For Allegedly Killing Neighbour’s 4-Year-Old Daughter BREAKING: PDP Summons … Read more
Ebonyi State Governor, Francis Nwifuru, has announced an increase in the minimum wage for civil servants in the state to N70,000. The new wage will take effect starting in September. Governor Nwifuru made the announcement on Saturday during the grand finale of the Ojiji Izhi New Yam Festival 2024. EDITOR’S PICKS: Tinubu Appoints New DSS, … 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
President Bola Tinubu’s administration has suspended the initiative to sell subsidized 50kg bags of rice to civil servants at ₦40,000. Earlier, the federal government had announced the creation of centers across the country where Nigerians could purchase the rice at the reduced price, as part of several measures by the Tinubu administration to alleviate living … Read more
Lagos NLC Chair Funmi Sessi alleges that the Governors’ Forum pressured President Bola Tinubu to approve a ₦70,000 minimum wage instead of the proposed ₦100,000. the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Lagos Council, has expressed concerns over the newly approved national minimum wage of ₦70,000 for civil servants, calling it unsustainable for workers in Lagos. The … Read more