Former NLC President Takai Shamang has been kidnapped from his home in Kaduna State, with authorities working to secure his release. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Former Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) President Takai Shamang has reportedly been kidnapped. Shamang, who also served as the President General of the National Union of Electricity and Gas Workers (now … Read more
NLC President Joe Ajaero has criticized the Tinubu administration and DISCOs over the recent electricity tariff hike, demanding an immediate reversal to prevent further economic hardship. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Joe Ajaero, has cautioned President Bola Tinubu’s administration and Electricity Distribution Companies (DISCOs) against the recent hike … Read more
Nigerian labour unions demand an increase in the national minimum wage to ₦250,000 due to inflation and economic instability, but state governors reject this, citing affordability issues. EKO HOT BLOG reports the Minimum wage policies are essential for ensuring a basic standard of living for workers. In Nigeria, the national minimum wage has been a subject … Read more
Governors of the thirty-six states will meet today to discuss the proposed new minimum wage, having previously rejected the federal government’s ₦62,000 proposal due to financial constraints, while labor unions demand ₦250,000. Eko Hot Blog reports that Governors of the thirty-six states have scheduled an emergency meeting for today, Wednesday, to address issues related to … Read more
The Federal Executive Council deferred the decision on the new minimum wage memo due to the involvement of multiple stakeholders including local governments, states, the federal government, and labour unions. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Federal Executive Council (FEC) has deferred the memo on the new minimum wage. This online media platform learned that … Read more
The NLC and TUC in Rivers State called off a scheduled protest against the police blockade at local government secretariats due to potential violence concerns, urging calm and emphasizing their non-partisan stance. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) in Rivers State have called off a scheduled protest … Read more
NLC and TUC warn governors against poor advice and await President Tinubu’s decision on minimum wage proposals, rejecting a ₦62,000 offer and demanding ₦250,000 instead. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) issued a warning on Saturday to certain governors, cautioning them against giving advice that … Read more
Accept FG’s Offer On Minimum Wage – Senate Urges Labour. Bamidele calls for dialogue and peace in the minimum wage negotiations, emphasizing unity and patriotism. Despite the government’s offer of a 100% increase, the labour unions rejected it, leading to a two-day strike. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the lawmaker representing Ekiti Central senatorial district and … Read more
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
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
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
Nigerians appeal to organized labour not to switch off the national grid if they resume their strike over minimum wage demands. Organized labour, including NLC and TUC, insists on a ₦250,000 living wage and rejects proposals of ₦62,000 or ₦100,000 as insufficient. Labour has given the government a deadline until June 11, 2024, to address … 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
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 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
Negotiations Restart: Nigerian Workers’ Minimum Wage Talks Resume. The Tripartite Committee on Minimum Wage met at Nicon Luxury Hotel in Abuja, with federal government ministers and organized labour leaders in attendance. While no state governors attended, the Nigeria Governors’ Forum was represented by its Director General, Abdulateef Shittu. EKO HOT BLOG reports that negotiations for a … Read more