The Bayelsa State Government has approved a minimum wage of ₦80,000 for local government workers, following pressure from the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC). Acting Governor Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo announced the decision during a meeting at the Government House with stakeholders, including representatives from the NLC, TUC, Nigeria Union of Local … Read more
The Federal Government has approved a ₦32,000 increase in the monthly pensions for retirees following a review of the new minimum wage. EKO HOT BLOG reports that this adjustment is a result of changes made to the salary structure by a government committee. A memo from the National Salaries, Wages, and Income Commission (NSIWC), dated … Read more
The Nigeria Union of Pensioners (NUP) has raised concerns about the severe conditions faced by public sector retirees, revealing that some still receive a meager N500 as their monthly pension. Alhassan Musa, the union’s secretary in Kaduna State, described the situation as “pathetic,” highlighting that many retirees, especially in Southern and oil-producing states, are living … Read more
President Bola Tinubu has approved a 20% increase in pensions for Armed Forces personnel, effective from January. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Chief of Naval Staff (CNS), Vice Adm. Emmanuel Ogalla, announced on Thursday that President Bola Tinubu has approved a 20 percent increase in pensions for Armed Forces personnel. Vice Adm. Ogalla made this … Read more