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‘Irresponsible, Unhelpful’ – NLC Condemns Ebonyi Governor Over Threats To Sack Striking Workers

Dec 2, 2024. by Praise Ben

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has condemned Ebonyi State Governor Francis Nwifuru for threatening to dismiss workers striking over the non-implementation of the ₦70,000 national minimum wage. Governor Nwifuru, speaking at the Government House in Abakaliki on Monday, warned that striking employees who fail to resume work risk being sacked, with their salaries withheld. He … Read more

Workers Begin Strike In Five States, FCT Over ₦70,000 Minimum Wage

Dec 2, 2024. by Praise Ben

Industrial action over the non-implementation of the ₦70,000 new minimum wage began Monday across five states—Ebonyi, Cross River, Kaduna, Nasarawa, and Zamfara—and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), as negotiations between state governments and labor unions remain unresolved. EDITOR’S PICKS Japa: Russia Opens Doors to Migrants Amid Workforce Shortage Crisis Erupts at Celestial Church of Christ … Read more