Judiciary workers in Benue State, under the Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN), have locked the gates of the state High Court in Makurdi, protesting the government’s failure to include them in the new ₦75,000 minimum wage implementation. During a visit to the court premises, EKO HOT BLOG correspondent observed union members barricading the entrance, … 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 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
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 Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has announced its intention to engage the federal government in discussions on strategies to help workers cope with the recent surge in petrol prices, which the union claims has diminished the anticipated benefits of the new ₦70,000 national minimum wage. NLC President Joe Ajaero made this announcement during the opening … Read more