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
The U.S. House of Representatives has voted down a spending bill backed by President-elect Donald Trump, increasing the likelihood of a partial government shutdown as millions of Americans prepare for holiday travel. The bill, which was rejected 174 to 235 on Thursday evening, faced opposition from nearly all Democrats and 38 hard-right Republicans. They opposed … Read more
Federal Workers Forum urges Tinubu to pay three-month wage award and other arrears. Workers criticize the Nigerian government’s neglect and highlight severe economic hardships. National Coordinator Andrew Emelieze notes a 300% increase in goods and services prices and significant currency devaluation. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Workers on the platform of the Federal Workers Forum (FWF) … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Federal workers from different ministries, departments, and agencies (MDAs) are currently experiencing delays in receiving their January salaries, sparking apprehension among the workforce. According to an internal memo obtained by TheCable from the National Mathematics Centre in Abuja, the delay is attributed to the incomplete 2024 budget appropriations on the Government … Read more
More than 155,000 federal workers in Canada have gone on strike, marking the biggest action of its kind in the country in more than three decades. The strike comes after the union for federal workers failed to reach an agreement with the government on issues related to wages and work-from-home. It is expected to affect … Read more