The Organised Labour in Cross River has ordered state civil servants to return to work on Wednesday. The state Chairman of the Trade Union Congress, Mr Monday Ogbodum, issued the order in a statement on Tuesday in Calabar, the state capital. Ogbodum said that the order followed the success of the two-day warning strike over … Read more
Mr. Joe Ajaero, President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), revealed the agreement reached between organized labour and President Bola Tinubu before accepting the N70,000 minimum wage during the national wage discussions held at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. During an interview on Arise Television’s Morning Show, Ajaero explained that while negotiating for a new … Read more
President Bola Tinubu has reached an agreement with labour leaders on N70,000 on minimum wage for workers in the country. Eko Hot Blog reports that this was disclosed in a statement by Presidential aide, Bayo Onanuga on Thursday. According to the statement, President Tinubu approved N70,000 minimum wage for workers during a meeting with leaders … Read more
President Bola Tinubu has expressed deep concern for the welfare of Nigerian workers, declaring that his administration is prioritizing their needs. Eko Hot Blog reports that Tinubu made this known while speaking with the leadership of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) led by Comrade Joe Ajaero and that of the Trade Union Congress of Nigeria … Read more
The meeting on minimum wage between the President Bola Tinubu and organized labour held on Thursday, ended without reaching a conclusive agreement. Eko Hot Blog reports that the meeting was called at the instance of President Tinubu. However, despite discussion of about an hour, no agreement was reached on the minimum wage prompting both parties … 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 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
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
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
Eko Hot Blog reports that the organized labour is eagerly awaiting President Bola Tinubu’s decision on the ₦62,000 minimum wage proposal, a product of recent negotiations between the Federal Government and the Organised Private Sector. This position was made known on Saturday by the President of the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC). Ajaero expressed that the … 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 presidency has refuted reports that the federal government is proposing a new minimum wage of ₦105,000 for Nigerian workers. This was contained in a statement on Thursday evening by the Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga. According to him, media reports that the … Read more
Be Grateful We Are Not Under Military Rule – Presidency Slams Labour. Labour criticized for actions during the strike. Urging labor to see itself as a partner with the Federal Government. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the presidency has indicated that following the recently concluded nationwide strike, organized labor should acknowledge Nigeria’s democratic status, rather than … 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
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
The Presidency warns that meeting Labour’s demand for a ₦500,000 minimum wage could cause widespread economic issues. Pre Tinubu supports improving wages but acknowledges current economic conditions don’t support such a high increase. Ajuri Ngelale highlights that a drastic wage increase could lead to inflation and destabilize the economy. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the … 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
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Organized Labour has called on President Bola Tinubu to personally step in to resolve the ongoing minimum wage negotiations and prevent the indefinite strike action set to begin on Monday. This is as the Federal Government warned that the national minimum wage being demanded by labour could destabilise the … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the organised Labour has rejected the fresh offer of N57,000 minimum wage from the federal government. The amount, which was proposed by the government during the minimum wage tripartite committee meeting in Abuja on Wednesday, was strongly refused by labour. Recall that this news medium reported that government increased its … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the federal government on Wednesday, made a fresh offer to organized labour regarding the new minimum wage for Nigerian workers. It was gathered that the government increased its offer from ₦54,000 to ₦57,000 in the ongoing discussions by the tripartite committee on the new minimum wage. The Federal Government team … Read more