The Federal Government, through the Minister of Education, Prof. Tahir Mamman, has scheduled a meeting with the leadership of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) on Monday to address the union’s demands. The minister made this announcement during an appearance on Television Continental’s “Beyond 100 Days” program on Thursday. This development follows ASUU’s issuance … Read more
Federal Government to meet with SSANU and NASU leadership to discuss ongoing nationwide strike. SSANU and NASU commenced strike to protest withheld salaries from 2021. Previous administration withheld salaries citing ‘No work; no pay’ principle, SSANU and NASU demand equal treatment to ASUU. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Federal Government will today (Wednesday) meet with … Read more
President Tinubu submits bill to increase salaries for judicial officers to House. Bill aims to improve salaries, allowances, and benefits for judicial workers. Speaker reads bill titled “Prescribing Salaries and Allowances for Judicial Officers” during plenary. EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Bola Tinubu has forwarded an executive bill seeking to provide new salaries and allowances … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that at least 24 states of the federation will not be able to pay workers salaries this year without having to wait for federal allocations from the central government. According to findings by PUNCH, analysis of the state governments’ approved budgets for the 2024 fiscal year revealed that only 11 out … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Joint Action Committee of the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities and the Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions have threatened to disrupt industrial peace in universities if the government fails to release the withheld salaries of its members. These salaries were seized during their strike in 2022 … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) and the Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions (NASU) have warned of potential disruptions to industrial peace in Nigerian universities. This comes in response to the government’s failure to release the withheld salaries of their members, a situation stemming from a … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that a bill has been introduced by the House of Representatives to make it a criminal offence for employers and corporate bodies which fail to pay salaries to their employees throughout the country. The bill, titled “The Employees Remuneration Protection Bill, 2023,” was sponsored by a member representing the Agege Federal … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Abia state governor, Alex Otti, has revealed that his administration has identified doctors on the state payroll who migrated abroad in pursuit of better opportunities, commonly known as ‘Japa,’ who still receive salaries from the state government despite their departure from state employment. According to PUNCH, this disclosure came during … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Musa has disclosed that he receives N1,200 per day as operation allowance. The CDS added that it is the same amount every Nigerian soldier receives as operation allowance irrespective of their rank. General Musa made the revelation on Tuesday while speaking on … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation has confirmed salary suspension for 686 civil servants missing from a recent verification process. According to the Federal Government, civil servants who were initially suspended but have since completed verification will have their withheld salaries released. EDITOR’S … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that all the 109 Nigerian senators have donated their December salaries, amounting to N109 million to the victims of the ‘accidental’ bombing in Tudun Biri, Igabi Local Government Area of the Kaduna State. Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau I. Jibrin, announced this at the Kaduna Government House when he led … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Federal Government has begun the payment of withheld salaries of civil servants due to technical glitches and discrepancies on the Integrated Payroll and Personnel Information System (IPPIS) platform. Recall that thousands of civil servants had their November 2023 salaries withheld by the federal government owing to irregularities on the IPPIS … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Federal Government of Nigeria has announced that a new minimum wage will be implemented starting April 1, 2024. This information was revealed by the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Idris Mohammed, during an interview with Punch in Abuja. The current minimum wage of N30,000 is set to expire … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Bola Tinubu has said that his administration is introducing a provisional wage increment to enhance the federal minimum wage without causing undue inflation. To this end, the President said for the next six months, the average low-grade worker shall receive an additional N25,000 per month. EDITOR’S PICKS Police Investigate … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Bola Tinubu has promised a thorough review of the remuneration templates of judicial officers in the country. Receiving the leadership of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) led by Barrister Yakubu Maikyau (SAN), the president in a statement by presidential spokesman, Ajuri Ngelale, said the battle against corruption necessitated a … Read more
Governor Makinde challenges Supreme Court’s order to pay sacked LG officials. He files motion and notice of appeal seeking reversal. The court had declared their dismissal unlawful and ordered payment of salaries and allowances. EKO HOT BLOG reports that in a bid to challenge a Supreme Court judgment ordering the payment of salaries and … Read more
The Nigerian government has commenced the payment of withheld salaries for teachers who benefitted from elongated service tenure. The affected teachers had their salaries withheld from 2021 to March 2023. The payment of arrears and peculiar allowances is confirmed to have started by top officials of the Federal Ministry of Education, Finance, Budget and National … Read more
Sacked teachers in Osun State protested in Osogbo, urging Governor Adeleke to reconsider their dismissal. They claim they were recruited properly but haven’t been paid for four months. The teachers were hired by Oyetola’s administration but dismissed by Adeleke through an Executive Order. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a peaceful protest was held on Monday … Read more
ASUU will hold an NEC meeting to take a decision over withheld salaries. The ASUU President claims that the union has given the federal government ample time to respond but was to no avail. The union also revealed that many of its members are having financial difficulties. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Academic Staff … Read more
FG has made U-turn on proposed salary increment. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the federal government on Friday said contrary to trending reports, it is not considering a salary increment for Nigerian workers. The spokesperson of the Ministry of Labour and Employment, Olajide Oshundun made the clarification in a statement made available to newsmen. EDITOR’S … Read more