End Hunger protest organizers criticize President Tinubu’s response, announce the fifth day of protests, and call for public support amid clashes and violence. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the organizers of the ‘End Hunger’ protest in Lagos have announced plans to resume their demonstration at Gani Fawehinmi Freedom Park, Ojota, on Monday, August 5, 2024, despite … Read more
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has accepted the ₦70,000 new minimum wage proposed by the federal government to avoid a potential hike in petrol prices. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has fully accepted the ₦70,000 new minimum wage proposed by the federal government during a meeting with President Bola Tinubu on … Read more
The Federal Government is optimistic about resolving the national minimum wage issue by next week after a closed-door meeting between President Tinubu and labor leaders. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Federal Government has expressed optimism that the issue surrounding the new national minimum wage will be resolved by next week. Minister of Information and … Read more
Organized labor opposes Southern Governors’ Forum proposal to allow states to negotiate minimum wages independently. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the organized labour, including the Nigeria Labour Congress and the Trade Union Congress, has rejected the proposal by the Southern Governors’ Forum to decentralize minimum wage negotiations to state governments. The NLC criticized the proposal as … 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
Organised Labour denies Tinubu’s claim of reaching an agreement on the new national minimum wage. Negotiations concluded without consensus; proposals were ₦250,000 by Labour and ₦62,000 by the government and OPS. The Nigeria Labour Congress states that no final decision was made for submission to the President. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Organised Labour has denied … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) Joe Ajaero, has stated that organized labour will not go on strike tomorrow despite the ongoing dispute with the government over the new minimum wage. Giving the reason for the decision, Ajaero said labour would not go on strike yet because the figures … Read more
The House of Reps accused organized labour of spreading fake lawmakers’ salary. Lawmakers emphasized that the actions of the NLC and TUC in circulating these figures could incite public resentment. The House reaffirmed its commitment to improving workers’ conditions and acknowledged the temporary suspension of the strike for further negotiations. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the … Read more
FG Must Reverse Electricity Tariffs, Scrap Band Classification, NLC Insists This decision was made during a joint National Executive Council meeting,. Organized labor emphasizes the importance of addressing these issues alongside wage increases to ease financial burdens. EKO HOT BLOG reports that in a joint National Executive Council meeting held on Tuesday, the Nigeria Labour Congress … Read more
Reactions, Outrage As NLC Exposes Senators’ Monthly ‘Salary’. Labour unions demand ₦494,000 minimum wage, opposed to ₦60,000 offered. NLC highlights Senators’ lucrative earnings, sparking outrage. EKO HOT BLOG reports that amidst the escalating debate on the proposed minimum wage, Nigerians are voicing their concerns on microblogging platform X, highlighting the stark contrast between the salaries and … Read more
Senate President Akpabio and the Nigeria Governors Forum call for an emergency meeting with Organized Labour. The meeting is scheduled for tonight, according to sources familiar with the matter. Nigeria Labour Congress announced an indefinite strike starting June 3, 2024. EKO HOT BLOG reports that in a bid to avert the planned nationwide strike, Senate President … Read more
NLC believes Peter Obi Won’t Support Julius Abure As Labour Party Chairman. Deputy President of the NLC Political Commission, Prof. Theophilus Ndubuaku, stated that the union has not resolved its differences with Abure and the NWC. Obi’s camp denied endorsing the Abure-led NWC after their contentious convention. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigeria Labour Congress … Read more
Organised Labour Lowers Wage Demand To N500,000, FG Stalls Negotiations. The Deputy President of the Nigeria Labour Congress, Prof. Theophilus Ndubuaku, stated the concession was made to help the Federal Government meet the terms. Ndubuaku expressed concern that despite this reduction, the Federal Government is delaying the negotiation process. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Organised Labour … Read more
Organised Labour rejects the Federal Government’s offer of ₦100,000 as the new minimum wage. The Labour unions demand the government take wage negotiations seriously, citing ₦615,000 as the appropriate minimum wage. NLC abd TUC withdrew from negotiations last Wednesday when the government proposed ₦48,000 as the new minimum wage. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Organised … Read more
Federal government mulls productivity-linked wage system Workers on same grade level could earn different salaries Move aims to reward productive employees, says NPC DG Eko Hot Blog reports that, in a potential game-changer for Nigeria’s civil service, the federal government is considering implementing a productivity-based wage system. This revelation comes from Dr. Nasir Raji-Mustapha, the … Read more
Abia State NLC accuses Governor Alex Otti of withholding workers’ seven months’ salaries Criticism arises as governor insists on another verification exercise for state workers State government directs workers to upload documents online for verification process between May 10 and May 31, 2024 EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Abia State chapter of the Nigeria Labour … Read more
Joe Ajaero elaborated on N615,000 minimum wage proposal submitted to Tripartite Committee. Recent reforms in Nigeria, like fuel subsidy removal and foreign exchange market unification, increased living costs. Inflation at 33.2% in March; Labour and Federal Government negotiate new minimum wage to alleviate economic strain. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Joe Ajaero, President of … Read more
NLC Proposes sanctions on governors failing to implement new minimum wage. Absence of punitive measures in Minimum Wage Act emboldens state governors, says NLC National Treasurer. Federal Government committee set to convene to deliberate on minimum wage reports from across Nigeria. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) on Sunday, indicated its intent … Read more
Kaduna APC, NLC endorse State Assembly’s investigation into El-Rufai’s Administration 13-man panel formed to scrutinize loans acquired during El-Rufai’s tenure as Governor APC emphasizes transparency and adherence to the rule of law EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Kaduna State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) have thrown their … Read more
You Lack Power, You Can’t Sack Abure – Labour Party Slams NLC. Dispute erupts over NLC’s bid to nullify LP leadership reinstatement. Calls for transparency amid corruption allegations, demand forensic audit. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the leadership of the Labour Party on Tuesday, issued a warning to the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), cautioning against attempts … Read more