Full List: Governors Who Ignored Tinubu’s Plea, Refused To Pay Wage Awards. The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) condemns governors’ refusal to pay the award, calling it highly insensitive. Several governors, including those from Akwa Ibom, Rivers, Delta, Abia, and Kebbi states, have yet to implement or have partially implemented the wage awards. EKO HOT BLOG reports … Read more
SERAP has urged Tinubu to ensure the proposed minimum wage align with international standards. The Presidency has labeled organized labour’s demand for ₦497,000 as unrealistic. SERAP criticized the proposed minimum wage as insufficient, stating it fails to meet international human rights standards. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has informed President … Read more
NLC Challenges Tinubu’s Stance On Minimum Wage Affordability. The NLC condemned Tinubu’s statement that the government could only pay what the country can afford, seeing it as a contradiction of his promise to pay a living wage. NLC spokesperson Benson Upah criticized Tinubu’s comments as inconsistent with his previous commitments during an interview. EKO HOT … Read more
By Kunle Aremu The Nigeria’s constitution has provided room for the review of national minimum wage but it seems the organised labour unions and those representing the Federal Government do not actually understand the context of that law. This was the import of the argument of the former Lagos State Governor Mr. Babatunde Fashola (SAN) … Read more
NLC and TUC leaders did not sign the new minimum wage report submitted to President Tinubu. Labour leaders expect consultations before the new minimum wage bill is sent to the National Assembly. NLC and TUC deny knowledge of the proposed wage figure and aim to secure the best offer for workers. EKO HOT BLOG reports that … Read more
Implementing Unsustainable Minimum Wage Will Lead To Job Loss – FG Warns NLC. Idris highlighted the influential role of religious leaders in raising public awareness about government initiatives. The minister commended the Church’s partnership in providing essential services and fostering peace, unity, and hope. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Federal Government, represented by the Minister … Read more
President Bola Tinubu addresses minimum wage in national broadcast on June 12. Pledges to send new national minimum wage proposal to National Assembly. Recommendations received by Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume. EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Bola Tinubu addressed the minimum wage matter in his national broadcast commemorating Nigeria’s 25th anniversary … Read more
Minimum Wage: ‘Grace Period Ends Tomorrow, Prepare For Action’ – NLC Warns FG. The NLC has given the Federal Government a grace period until midnight on June 11, 2024, to meet their demands. Failure to meet the demands may lead to the resumption of nationwide industrial action by the NLC and TUC. EKO HOT BLOG reports … Read more
Mbaka says Governors & Lawmakers should also earn minimum wage Salaries of members of the national assembly shrouded in secrecy, Mbaka said Priest warns against pushing Nigerians to rebellion Eko Hot Blog reports that Catholic priest Ejike Mbaka said governors and members of the national assembly should also earn the N62,000 minimum wage proposed by … Read more
Ambassador Oguntoyinbo urges Nigerian governors to reduce their own salaries. He criticizes the governors’ stance as “insensitive” and praises Edo State Governor Dr. Godwin Obaseki for independently setting a ₦70,000 minimum wage in his state. Ajadi calls for the fair distribution of increased federal allocations to states and emphasizes the inadequacy of ₦60,000 in the … Read more
Pay ₦60,000 Minimum Wage Or Step Down – Labour Tells Governors. The NGF claimed the proposed wage is too high and would force states to use all federal funds for salaries. Labour leaders stressed that governance includes worker welfare and not just infrastructure. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Organized labour, comprising the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Minimum Wage negotiations has ones again hit a brick wall on Friday after the Federal Government raised its offer to N62,000, while the Organised Labour reduced its demand to N250,000 from N494,000. The state governors on their part had earlier yesterday, while negotiations were still going on declared that … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that federal government has increased its offer for the new minimum wage for workers from N60,000 to N62,000. The figure was reportedly arrived at on Friday during a meeting between federal government representatives and labour leaders called to deliberate on the new minimum wage. The organised labour, on the other hand, … 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
Joe Ajaero dismissed reports of the organized labour demanding N105,000 N105,000 Minimum Wage not from Organized Labour Ajaero Speaks after Tripartite Committee Meeting Eko Hot Blog reports that the President of the Nigerian Labour Congress, NLC, Joe Ajaero, said the request for the minimum wage of N105,000 was not from organized labour. Ajaero, on Thursday, … Read more
The Organized Private Sector (OPS) supports a ₦60,000 minimum wage for Nigerian workers. OPS warns that wages over ₦100,000 could harm small and medium-sized enterprises. If wages exceed ₦100,000, OPS members would seek tax relief or exemptions from the government. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Organized Private Sector (OPS) has expressed its approval of a … Read more
SGF George Akume emphasizes economic productivity and stability in setting a new national minimum wage. Government aims to control inflation and ensure a balanced economy alongside wage increases. Akume criticizes organized labour for shutting down the national grid during a recent strike. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Federal Government of Nigeria is poised to unveil a new minimum wage proposal, marking a significant step in addressing the financial concerns of the nation’s labour unions. This development comes as President Bola Tinubu officially receives the detailed blueprint outlining the proposed adjustments from the Minister of Finance and … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Abia North Senator, Orji Uzor Kalu, has recommended a new minimum wage of ₦90,000 for Nigerian workers. The lawmaker made the suggestion during plenary on Tuesday while contributing to a debate on the ongoing dispute over the minimum wage between the federal government and organized labour. He argued that stakeholders … Read more
APC Slams PDP’s Minimum Wage Advice As Unpatriotic PDP urged organized labor to demand N120,000 as minimum wage. Organized labor has initiated a nationwide strike after rejecting the government’s N60,000 offer. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Peoples Democratic Party on Monday urged organized labor not to accept anything less than N120,000 as a minimum wage, … Read more