Eko Hot Blog reports that the Organized Labour has called on President Bola Tinubu to personally step in to resolve the ongoing minimum wage negotiations and prevent the indefinite strike action set to begin on Monday. This is as the Federal Government warned that the national minimum wage being demanded by labour could destabilise the … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the organised private sector has accepted the Federal Government’s proposal for a new minimum wage of ₦60,000. The Director-General of the Manufacturing Association of Nigeria, Ajayi Kadri, confirmed this development during a recent interview, stressing that the private sector is constrained by microeconomic, infrastructure and security challenges and that anything … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Organized Labour has turned down the Federal Government’s new minimum wage proposal of N54,000 on Tuesday. One of the leaders of Organised Labour who attended the meeting disclosed to Vanguard in a telephone conversation. This news medium earlier reported that the Federal Government proposed N54,000 to Labour during Tuesday’s … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Federal Government has proposed a new minimum wage of N54,000 to the organised labour. Recall that the organised Labour comprising of the Nigeria Labour Congress and the Trade Union Congress staged a walkout during the last meeting with the Tripartite Committee on Minimum Wage following the proposal of N48,000. … Read more
Organised Labour rejects the Federal Government’s offer of ₦100,000 as the new minimum wage. The Labour unions demand the government take wage negotiations seriously, citing ₦615,000 as the appropriate minimum wage. NLC abd TUC withdrew from negotiations last Wednesday when the government proposed ₦48,000 as the new minimum wage. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Organised … Read more
Federal government mulls productivity-linked wage system Workers on same grade level could earn different salaries Move aims to reward productive employees, says NPC DG Eko Hot Blog reports that, in a potential game-changer for Nigeria’s civil service, the federal government is considering implementing a productivity-based wage system. This revelation comes from Dr. Nasir Raji-Mustapha, the … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Trade Union Congress (TUC) has berated opposition lawmakers in the National Assembly over its perceived silence on the controversial cybersecurity levy. Recall that the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) on May 6 directed banks and other financial institutions to implement a 0.5 per cent cybersecurity levy on electronic transfers. … Read more
Governor Radda advocates for states to determine minimum wage based on revenue He argues federal government should set a minimum standard, not a fixed amount Radda highlights disparities in states’ financial capacities and workforce sizes Eko Hot Blog reports that amidst the ongoing debate over the proposed minimum wage increment, Governor Dikko Radda of Katsina … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Governors have cautioned workers against having overly high expectations from the minimum wage negotiations. They stated that states will only implement sustainable wages but expressed commitment to improving salaries for workers. Editor’s Picks Man Shot Dead During Fuel Queue Commotion In Lagos Senate Clears Air On Minimum Age Requirement For … Read more
NLC and TUC Issue One-Week Ultimatum to FG Demand Reversal of Recent Electricity Tariff Hike Cite Inconsistent Power Supply, Impact on Economic Progress Eko Hot Blog reports that in a joint address on Wednesday in Abuja to commemorate the 2024 Workers’ Day, the presidents of the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress … Read more
Nigeria’s current minimum wage of N30,000 ($77) was signed into law in 2019 In the light of recent hike in food prices, their has been calls for minimum wage review by labour unions. Globally, Nigeria currently ranks among list of countries with lowest wage structure. Eko Hot Blog reports that the minimum wage debate … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Labour Party (LP) has accused the National President of Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Joe Ajaero, of desperately seeking to replace its National Chairman, Julius Abure. The party’s spokesman, Obiorha Ifoh, made the accusation in a statement issued on Saturday in response to a letter written by the political wing … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Trade Union Congress (TUC) has told the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) that its members will not join the nationwide protest slated for Tuesday and Wednesday. The TUC President, Festus Osifo, stated this at a press briefing in Abuja on Monday ahead of the planned NLC protest. Osifo asserted that … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) on Tuesday revealed why it backed out of the warning strike initiated by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) two weeks ago. According to the President of TUC, Festus Osifo, the union did not agree to participate in the first instance. Recall that the … Read more
NGO YRC demands placing politicians, including President Tinubu, on minimum wage to address inequality. They also seek a minimum wage increase to N200,000 per month and an unemployment allowance. The group criticizes the proposed 114% pay rise for political office holders and calls for immediate minimum wage negotiations. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a non-governmental … Read more
TUC Demands Reversion to Old Petrol Pump Price and Minimum Wage Increase as Resistance against Subsidy Removal Grows. The Trade Union Congress (TUC) has asked the Federal Government to revert to the previous petrol pump price of N194 per litre and increase the minimum wage to mitigate the impact of subsidy removal. Negotiations are … Read more
The Nigeria Labour Congress has written to its affiliate unions, mobilizing for a scheduled industrial action in response to the fuel price increment. ASUU and other unions are set to join the nationwide strike, protesting against the fraudulent increase. President Tinubu’s decision to end fuel subsidy has sparked fuel queues and resistance from the NLC … Read more
Representatives of the Federal Government are expected to meet with NLC today. The meeting will be over the proposed removal of fuel subsidy. The NLC President called for a review of Tinubu’s pronouncement, emphasizing that leadership should reduce people’s suffering. EKO HOT BLOG reports that representatives of the Federal Government are expected to meet with the … Read more
As Nigeria prepares for the inauguration of Asiwaju Bola Tinubu as the country’s 16th president, there are key things you need to know. EKO HOT BLOG gathered that ahead of the inauguration, Nigerians have called on the president-elect to take quick actions to tackle critical issues in the country’s economy, security, fuel subsidy and … Read more
TUC Plans directing workers to stop going to work over lingering fuel scarcity The TUC intends to pass the directive across in the coming days are workers in statutory corporations and government-owned institutions. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Trade Union Congress (TUC) may soon direct its members to go on strike if the challenge … Read more