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
Corps members have expressed frustration over the failure of the Federal Government to pay the newly announced monthly allowance of N77,000, which was supposed to take effect in July 2024. The delay has sparked complaints from corps members, who view it as a sign of the government’s disregard for the welfare of Nigerian youths serving … Read more
The Kano State Government has started implementing the newly approved ₦71,000 minimum wage for its workers, just three weeks after receiving and approving the recommendations from a special committee set up for this purpose. EKO HOT BLOG reports that workers’ November salaries have been adjusted to reflect the approved increment. Abdullahi Musa, the Head of Civil … Read more
Several state governors have indicated their readiness to implement the newly signed ₦70,000 national minimum wage, a significant increase from the previous ₦30,000, which was approved by President Bola Tinubu on July 29, 2024. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the new minimum wage was introduced after extensive negotiations by the Tripartite Committee, consisting of representatives … Read more
Brigadier General Yushau Ahmed, the Director General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), has disclosed that the recent increase in corps members’ monthly allowance has not been implemented yet due to funding challenges. This announcement comes after the Federal Government approved an increase in the monthly stipend for corps members from ₦33,000 to ₦77,000, … Read more
Federal government employees will start receiving the new minimum wage payment on Thursday, September 26th. Bawa Mokwa, the Spokesperson for the Office of the Accountant-General of the Federation, confirmed that federal employees can expect notifications regarding their updated minimum wage salary payments from today. However, Mokwa did not specify whether the new minimum wage would … Read more
Senate Votes To Increase CJN Salary To N5.39m, Justices To N4.21m Chief Justice of Nigeria’s salary now stands at N5.39 million monthly. Bill aims to fortify judiciary’s independence and efficacy. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Senate has advanced a bill aiming to bolster the salaries and allowances of judicial officers, marking a significant step in … Read more
Peter Obi has reprimanded politicians over the proposed 114% salary increase. He believes that the salary increment is in bad taste considering the current economic hardships faced by Nigerians. He opined that leaders should be focused on reducing the cost of governance and alleviating the suffering of the citizens. EKO HOT BLOG reports that … Read more
RMAFC proposed 114% salary increase for politicians. Remuneration packages effective from Jan 1, 2023. Spokesman dismissed 114% salary increase for President. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Chairman of the Revenue Mobilisation, Allocation and Fiscal Commission, RMAFC, Muhammad Shehu, has said the salaries of politicians, judicial and public office holders would be increased by 114 … Read more