The Federal Government, through the National Salaries, Incomes, and Wages Commission (NSIWC), has announced that the payment of the new minimum wage will commence in July 2024. NSIWC Chairman, Ekpo Nta, made this statement during a press briefing on Tuesday in Abuja, clarifying that this timeline aligns with when the President approved the bill, following … Read more
The Federal Government and the Labour Union have signed a Memorandum of Understanding on the new minimum wage of ₦70,000. A statement from the Office of the Head of Civil Service of the Federation, signed by Eno Olotu, Head of Information and Public Relations, confirmed that the committee on civil service salaries has agreed to … Read more
Full List: Governors Who Ignored Tinubu’s Plea, Refused To Pay Wage Awards. The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) condemns governors’ refusal to pay the award, calling it highly insensitive. Several governors, including those from Akwa Ibom, Rivers, Delta, Abia, and Kebbi states, have yet to implement or have partially implemented the wage awards. EKO HOT BLOG reports … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that state Governors have lauded the resilience of workers and pledged to prioritize their welfare, promising improved working conditions and a well-deserved pay rise. The Governors spoke at May Day rallies held in their respective states on Wednesday. Editor’s Picks Commercial Banks Close 2 Million Accounts In Four Months – (Here’s … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that President Bola Tinubu has directed senior civil servants to accelerate the payment of welfare packages to workers nationwide. Tinubu gave the directive during a meeting with the Head of Civil Service of the Federation, the Body of Permanent Secretaries, and some Directors-General of agencies at the State House, Abuja, on … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde has announced an extension of the wage award for workers in the state for six months. The governor announced this on Friday during the commissioning of the 12.5km Challenge–Odo Ona-Elewe-Elebu –Apata dualized road project. Recall that in October, the Oyo State Government approved the … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has approved N35,000 wage award for the state public servants. Sanwo-Olu also approved the payment of 50% of basic salary as an end-of-year bonus for all political appointees and public servants, employees of local governments and local council development areas, Lagos State Universal … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Trade Union Congress (TUC) has asked the President Bola Tinubu-led government to tighten its belt as Nigerians are not ready to listen to excuses. Issuing this warning amid reports that workers had only gotten a one-month payment that was meant for September, and reports that only a few workers … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports President Bola Tinubu has officially approved the sum of thirty-five thousand Naira (N35,000) wage award to all Federal civil servants. The approval was revealed in a memo released by the Presidency and signed by the Chairman, Chief Executive Officer, CEO of National Salaries, Incomes and Wages Commission, Ekpo U. O. Nta. … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Federal Government of Nigeria could incur an additional N315 billion in the next six months due to the newly introduced allowance for federal workers. This revelation follows a marathon meeting between the Federal Government and Organised Labour, where a Memorandum of Understanding was signed, leading to the suspension of … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Minister of Labour and Employment, Simon Lalong on Monday stated that the Federal Government will soon conclude the issue of wage award. Lalong stated this as the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) plan to embark on an indefinite strike across the country. The Minister stated this when he received Alhaji … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC) on Tuesday after meeting President Bola Tinubu announced that the Federal Government will be given time to fulfil its promises. This news medium had earlier reported that the organized labour held a nationwide protest after the price of fuel moved … Read more