The Association of Senior Civil Servants of Nigeria, ASCSN, says it will cripple the activities of states that fail to implement the N70,000 new national minimum wage. President of the Association, Shehu Muhammed, gave the threat on Monday during the association’s 5th Quadrennial Delegates Conference in Lagos, where he emerged as the new president. EDITOR’S … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Nigerian Senate has promised to pass the new minimum wage bill as fast as possible once it is transmitted by President Bola Tinubu. The assurance was given by the chairman, Senate Committee on Media and Public Affairs, Senator Yemi Adaramodu, during a chat with newsmen in Abuja. According to … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that State Governors have reportedly reached a consensus to set the minimum wage at N70,000 for workers in their respective states. This decision comes amidst ongoing minimum wage negotiations between the Tripartite committee comprising Government representatives, organized private sector and labour unions. According to The Nation, the state helmsmen reviewed the … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Finance Minister and coordinating Minister of the Economy Wale Edun has reportedly proposed a significant increase in Nigeria’s minimum wage, suggesting a new threshold of N105,000. This news medium had earlier reported that the Minister submitted the new minimum wage template to President Tinubu, meeting the 48-hour deadline issued … 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
Eko Hot Blog reports that President Bola Tinubu has directed Wale Edun, minister of finance and coordinating Minister of the economy to present the cost implications for a new minimum wage. Speaking with journalists in Abuja on Tuesday, Mohammed Idris, minister of information and national orientation, said the president had a meeting with the representatives … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Federal Government has renewed its invitation to organized Labour for the continuation of minimum wage negotiations. According to PUNCH, the source noted that Labour would honour the invitation. Editor’s Picks BREAKING: Sanwo-Olu Names New Deputy Chief Of Staff Fire Guts Tejuosho’s Wooden Market In Lagos BREAKING: Tinubu Defers Democracy … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Federal Government may need to implement a supplementary budget to cover the proposed minimum wage increase for workers This is because the negotiated amount may surpass the budgeted amount in the original 2024 budget. Editor’s Picks BREAKING: DSS Arrests Defendants In Dramatic Courtroom Raid Minister Sues Niger Speaker Over … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that state Governors have lauded the resilience of workers and pledged to prioritize their welfare, promising improved working conditions and a well-deserved pay rise. The Governors spoke at May Day rallies held in their respective states on Wednesday. Editor’s Picks Commercial Banks Close 2 Million Accounts In Four Months – (Here’s … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has extended heartfelt wishes to Nigerian workers on the occasion of Workers’ Day. In a statement signed by the President’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, the President praised Nigerian workers for their unwavering dedication to the country’s progress and development, acknowledging their tireless … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Niger State Governor, Mohammed Umar Bago, has sanctioned the payment of a N20,000 wage award for every civil servant in the state. This decisive action is a direct response to President Bola Tinubu’s nationwide appeal, urging state governments to alleviate the financial strain on their populace amid escalating economic hardships. … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that President Bola Tinubu on Monday appealed to the governors of the various states to ensure they pay the wage awards to workers in their respective states. Speaking during the commissioning of projects in Minna, Niger State, the President said if the wage awards are paid, it would go a long … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the meeting between the Federal Government and organised Labour to stave off the planned strike by the Nigeria Labour Congress and Trade Union Congress deadlocked on Monday night. According to PUNCH, the Minister of State Labour and Employment, Nkeiruka Onyejeocha, who hosted the parley in Abuja, could not convince the … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the federal government has disclosed that the committee on a new national minimum wage should be inaugurated before the end of this month. The Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Nkeiruka Onyejeocha, was quoted by The Nation to have dropped the hint yesterday in Abuja. “I am sure before the … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that, in light of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s New Year commitment to implement a “national living wage” this year, the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has assembled a team for negotiations with the government. The current minimum wage of N30,000, negotiated in 2018, expires in April 2024. Editor’s Picks BREAKING: FG Moves … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the President of the Nigerian Labour Labour Congress (NLC), Joe Ajaero, has revealed that the congress expects the administration of President Bola Tinubu to start paying a new minimum wage by March 2024. Speaking on Thursday, the NLC president disclosed that the existing minimum wage will be expiring by March … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has refuted claims that it was in talks with the Federal Government over the implementation of a new minimum wage. This online media platform had earlier reported that the Federal Government, on Thursday, disclosed that a new minimum wage for workers would be approved in 2024. … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Federal Government of Nigeria has announced that a new minimum wage will be implemented starting April 1, 2024. This information was revealed by the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Idris Mohammed, during an interview with Punch in Abuja. The current minimum wage of N30,000 is set to expire … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the 10th Senate led by Godswill Akpabio on Friday disclosed that it would give swift consideration to the proposed new minimum wage bill from the executive arm of government. The Chairman of the Senate Committee on Employment, Labour and Productivity, Senator Diket Plang (APC, Plateau Central) revealed this in a … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has faulted the palliatives to states, insisting that what Nigerian workers needed was a living wage. It observed that the handouts serving to cushion effects of the fuel subsidy removal could in a way, be applauded, but quickly added that their distribution might not be … Read more