NECA Calls for Increased State Wages Workers Need Higher Pay to Boost Productivity Raise Minimum Wage Above ₦70,000, NECA The Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA) has called on state governments to increase civil servants’ pay beyond the current ₦70,000 minimum wage. According to Eko Hot Blog, the association argues that states no longer have an … Read more
The Federation Accounts Allocation Committee (FAAC), has shared N1.727 trillion among the Federal Government, states, and Local Government Councils (LGCs) for November. This is contained in a communiqué issued after the FAAC meeting on Thursday in Abuja. According to the communiqué, the N1.727 trillion total distributable revenue comprised statutory revenue of N455.354 billion. It also … Read more
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has rejected the justifications offered by some state chapters for not joining the planned nationwide strike, emphasising that workers’ welfare must take precedence. Speaking to Punch, NLC National Treasurer Akeem Ambali confirmed that the union had instructed all affiliate unions to prepare their members for industrial action in states that … Read more
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) strike scheduled for December 1 is in danger of collapsing as multiple state chapters have declared they will not participate. The strike was meant to protest delays in adopting the N70,000 minimum wage approved by President Bola Tinubu in July. Several states, including Lagos and Rivers, have already surpassed the … Read more
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has instructed its members in states that have yet to implement the new minimum wage to initiate an indefinite strike starting December 1, 2024. This directive follows the NLC’s resolutions from its National Executive Council (NEC) meeting over the weekend. “The NEC expresses deep frustration over the persistent delays and … Read more
The Supreme Court has reserved its judgment on a major legal challenge brought by 16 state governments questioning the constitutionality of the laws establishing the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The case, heard by Justice Uwani Abba-Aji and a seven-member panel of justices, reached this stage on Tuesday after comprehensive arguments from the attorneys … Read more
The Senate has called on state and local governments to comply immediately with the Supreme Court ruling, which mandates direct funding to local governments. In addition, the Senate resolved to initiate constitutional amendments that will grant full autonomy to local government administrations across Nigeria. EDITOR’S PICKS Health, Planning Ministries Partner with AfDB on Sustainable System … Read more
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and twenty-seven states have yet to establish committees to implement the recently approved ₦70,000 minimum wage. This follows President Bola Tinubu’s recent signing of the new wage law. EKO HOT BLOG reports that despite the swift passage of the bill by the National Assembly and the President’s endorsement, several states have … Read more
Despite a federal agreement on a new ₦70,000 minimum wage, many states are hesitant to commit, citing the need for further consultations and financial assessments. EKO HOT BLOG reports that in spite of the recent agreement between the Federal Government, Labour, and the Organised Private Sector (OPS) to set the new minimum wage at ₦70,000, many states … Read more
NLC President Joe Ajaero praises the Supreme Court’s decision to grant financial autonomy to local governments, calling it a significant restoration of democratic hope. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has praised the Supreme Court’s decision to grant financial autonomy to local government areas. In a statement issued on Thursday, NLC … Read more
State governments in Nigeria spent over ₦900 billion on recurrent expenditures in the first quarter of 2024. Data sourced from budget implementation reports accessed through Open Nigerian States. Expenditure categories included refreshments, sitting allowances, travel expenses, utilities, and more. EKO HOT BLOG reports that in the first three months of 2024, no fewer than 30 state … Read more
Tinubu urged state governments to prioritize local communities areas Tinubu expressed his concerns during a meeting with the Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. He highlighted the neglect of grassroots areas and called on ACF leaders to engage with governors to address the urgent needs of local communities. EKO HOT BLOG reports … Read more
No Proposed Increase in VAT Rate Input VAT Credit for Businesses Suggested Basic Goods and Services to be VAT-Exempt Eko Hot Blog reports that, addressing concerns raised by media reports, the Federal Government has clarified its position on Value Added Tax (VAT) reforms. Taiwo Oyedele, Chairman of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax … Read more
Osun Governor Alleges Deportation of Youths from Lagos Discussions Held with Lagos Governor Sanwo-Olu Investigation Launched into Alleged Incident Eko Hot Blog reports that the Governor of Osun State, Ademola Adeleke, has engaged with his Lagos counterpart, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, over allegations of deporting Osun indigenes to the Ilesa area. Additionally, Adeleke has called on Sanwo-Olu … Read more
Nigeria braces for a minimum wage increase Government, private sector in agreement on the necessity Workers’ demands for better wages heard loud and clear Eko Hot Blog reports that Senator Adams Oshiomhole has shed light on a prevailing consensus among stakeholders regarding the urgency of raising the national minimum wage. Speaking on Channels Television’s “Politics … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Federal Government has expressed concern over the perceived delay in the establishment of state police forces, attributing the slowdown to the actions of governors across the nation. Frowning at the snail-like speed by the National Economic Council’s (NEC) Ad-hoc Committee on State Policing Initiative, Vice President Kashim Shettima observed … Read more
Atiku Never Said He’ll Handover Federal Varsities To State Govts – Aide EKO HOT BLOG reports that Paul Ibe, the Media Adviser to Atiku Abubakar has said that the Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) will not handover Federal Universities to state governments if he becomes president in 2023. Ibe who … Read more
The states denied being parties to any suit on the London/Paris Club refund, and as such were not liable to any person or entity in any judgment debt… The states warned further that should the Federal Government proceed to make any such deduction, it would be acting illegally… EDITOR’S PICK Easter: Gunmen Go On Rampage, … Read more
All Progressives Congress (APC) National Chairman, Adams Oshiomhole has urged employers on Thursday, not to lay off workers at the time the COVID-19 is raging. The former Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) President, who said this in a message to Nigerian workers on the occasion of May Day 2020, added that states should not cut workers’ … Read more
The steep rise in the rate of infection of Coronavirus in Nigeria is troubling and even the most lion-hearted should be worried. A month ago, precisely March 24, 2020, there were 42 confirmed cases and one death. A month after that date there were 1095 confirmed cases with 32 persons recorded as dying from exposure … Read more