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
FCMB SheVentures Mentoring Programme supports women entrepreneurs with financial solutions SheVentures Currently on 11th Cohort Five Key Areas Outlined during the session The FCMB SheVentures Mentoring Programme, in partnership with NECA’s Network of Entrepreneurial Women, recently celebrated the virtual graduation of 215 women entrepreneurs. Eko Hot Blog gathered that this achievement marks the completion of … Read more
The Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA) has urged the #Endbadgovernance protesters to sheath their swords and embrace dialogue. EKO HOT BLOG reports that NRCA Director-General/Chief Executive, Mr Adewale-Smatt Oyerinde, made the appeal in a statement on Sunday in Abuja, following a national address by President Bola Tinubu and condemned the unfortunate looting that had characterised … Read more
President Bola Tinubu may announce new wage on May 1, backdating it to April. National Minimum Wage Committee aims to finalize negotiations before May 1 deadline. Concerns arise as current minimum wage expires on March 31, but agreement unlikely by then. EKO HOT BLOG reports that there are indications that President Bola Tinubu might unveil the … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that The Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association has cautioned that the expatriate employment levy imposed by the Ministry of Interior could discourage investments in the country. The association criticized the tax, highlighting the necessity for specific regulations to precede the implementation of such levies. Editor’s Pick Only Implementation Of Agreement’ll Stop Nationwide … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA) has appealed to President Bola Tinubu to review and adjust the removal of fuel subsidies, highlighting subsidies as essential tools for socio-economic stability and growth. NECA also urged the Federal Government to implement measures to enhance the business environment in the country. This statement … Read more
NECA Director-General has been confirmed dead. EKOHOTBLOG reports that the Director-General of the Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA), Dr. Timothy Olawale, has passed away. The demise of the NECA Director-General was disclosed by the association via a statement issued in Lagos on Saturday. The NECA Secretariat, in the statement, stated that Olawale … Read more
Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association, NECA, yesterday, praised President Muhammadu Buhari for declining assent to the National Housing Fund (Establishment) Bill 2018 sent to him by the National Assembly. NECA, in a statement, said the body was very happy that President Buhari directed that the Bill be returned to the National Assembly for amendment of the … Read more
The Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association, NECA, has called for improved border policing to complement the foreign exchange (forex) restriction on textile importation. It will be recalled that the CBN last week banned the sale of forex to importers of textile materials. Reacting to the development, Director-General of NECA, Mr. Timothy Olawale, said: “The decision … Read more