The Kaduna State Government has commenced the implementation of the new national minimum wage, with the lowest-paid worker receiving a gross salary of ₦72,000 in November. Malam Ibraheem Musa, Chief Press Secretary to Governor Uba Sani, confirmed this in a statement on Sunday, countering claims by the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) that the state had … Read more
The Katsina State branch of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has issued a stern warning that it will begin an indefinite strike over the state’s failure to implement the new minimum wage. The NLC has set a deadline of Monday, November 25, for the state government to provide a positive response regarding the payment of … 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
The Committee on Consequential Adjustments in Salaries for civil servants convened on Friday to discuss the new minimum wage template and agreed to set the effective date for the ₦70,000 minimum wage at July 29, 2024. This decision was outlined in a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) released after the meeting, which was attended by representatives … Read more
Agbo Ochekpe, the Permanent Secretary in the Benue State Ministry of Education and Knowledge Management, has resigned following controversy surrounding an introductory letter he issued for an admission seeker at the University of Kinshasa, Congo. EKO HOT BLOG gathered that Ochekpe had issued the letter at the request of a pastor who claimed to be … Read more
The Lagos State Government has extended its work-from-home policy for employees for an additional three months. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu approved the extension in a circular issued by the state Head of Service, Bode Agoro, on Wednesday. EDITOR’S PICKS Police Arrest Man For Allegedly Killing Neighbour’s 4-Year-Old Daughter BREAKING: PDP Summons … Read more
Nigerian bill proposes Paid Leave For Widows, Widowers Sponsored by Saidu Abdullahi, bill provides full-paid leave for all employees. Aims to support widows and widowers, aligning with global legislation. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a bill seeking to provide five months of leave for a widow and 30 days for a widower passed the second reading … Read more
Lagos State have fixed date to host Education Summit EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Lagos State Ministry of Education has concluded arrangement to host a Summit for stakeholders in the public and private sectors, billed from Aug. 30 to Aug. 31. EDITOR’S PICK Petrol Subsidy Is Criminal, Must End – Peter Obi 2023: … Read more
Public and private sector players on Monday lamented the enormous negative impact of insecurity on businesses, ease of doing operations and business growth in the country, calling for urgent and effective measures to stem the tide. players on Monday lamented the enormous negative impact of insecurity on businesses, ease of doing operations and business growth … Read more