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
Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia, has approved a new minimum wage of ₦75,000 for workers in the state, effective November 2024. The Governor made the announcement today at the State Secretariat following a meeting with representatives of organized labour. EDITOR’S PICKS Trump Taps Fox News Host Pete Hegseth As Defence Secretary Sanwo-Olu Appoints Barr. … Read more
Ekohotblog reports that the President of the Lagos State branch of the National Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE), Comrade Ogunfowora Sewanu Sunday, has called on the Lagos State Government to pay Local Government workers the newly approved ₦70,000 minimum wage without delay. Speaking at a Workers’ Forum held at the Epe Local Government … Read more
Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has approved a new policy granting officers on Grade Levels 01-14 two days off per week, while those on Grade Levels 15-17 will continue to enjoy one day off weekly. In a statement by the State Head of Service, Kehinde Onasanya, the initiative aims to ease the burdens faced by … Read more
As the US campaign continues, Tim Walz delivered a joint address today, reaffirming Vice President Kamala Harris’s commitment to the American worker. Walz while speaking to auto workers in Detroit, began his speech by calling the venue a “holy ground” for unions. “I couldn’t be prouder to be on this ticket and couldn’t be prouder … Read more
Epe Local Government employees have received a new tool to aid their work. The group got an 18-seater bus from the Epe LG chairman. The donation was a result of a promise to the LG employees. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Chairman of Epe LGA, Princess Surah O. Animashaun, has donated an 18-seater capacity … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigerian Labour Congress has clarified its stance on the proposed N500,000 minimum wage, stating that it has not officially adopted a position regarding the amount to be presented to the tripartite committee on the new minimum wage for workers. In an interview with Punch in Yola, Adamawa State, NLC President … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Bola Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, has said that a new minimum wage of N100,000 is not viable. Onanuga stated this during an interview on Arise TV on Monday Night. EDITOR’S PICKS Full List Of AFCON Awards As Ekong Wins Player Of The Tournament REVEALED! How … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara has approved the promotion of local government workers in the state. This online media platform repor that the promotion comes with full financial benefits and was announced during a private meeting with principal officers of the 23 local government areas and the leadership of the Nigeria … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation in bid to speed up humanitarian response times, has announced intentions of the federal government to hire more aid workers. The ministry explained that the initiative which would be on a temporal basis was part of the federal government’s effort to reduce … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Federal Government has yet to release the withheld salaries of university lecturers, workers, and other employees of federal polytechnics and colleges of education despite the waiver granted by the President, Bola Tinubu. Tinubu in October approved a partial waiver of the no-work-no-pay order on striking members of the Academic … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the organised labour, on Wednesday night, directed all the affiliate unions to resume work on Thursday. This online media platform understands that the directive was issued following the suspension of the indefinite strike that started on Tuesday, November 14. EDITOR’S PICKS Nationwide Strike: NLC Sends Letters To Electricity Union, ASUU … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has ended its two-day warning strike, directing its members to resume work on Thursday, September 7. The union’s directive was contained in a statement signed by its president, Comrade Joe Ajaero Wednesday evening. Ajaero said the workers made significant strides in achieving the goals they … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Rivers State Signage and Advertising Agency, RSSAA, sealed the premises of a new generation church at Rumuosi Community, Obio/Akpor Local Government Area of the state over the electrocution of five youths on Monday. It was gathered that the church owned the metal structure that caused electrocution of the five youths. … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that some of the traders and transporters in Sango-Ota, Ogun on Wednesday defied the protest led by Organised Labour as they carried on with their business activities. The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC) organised the protest to force the hands of government. EDITOR’S PICKS BREAKING: Tinubu Appoints … Read more
The Edo and Kwara State Governments have implemented measures to mitigate the effects of fuel subsidy removal. They have introduced free Wi-Fi services in public places and ministries to ensure uninterrupted internet access for workers. Additionally, the governments have deployed buses to support the transportation needs of students and workers in public tertiary institutions. EKO … Read more
May 1 of every year is set aside for the celebration of workers worldwide. The Lagos government joined workers in celebrating the 2023 edition yesterday. The state promised to resolve all outstanding welfare issues. Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu has reaffirmed his administration’s unwavering commitment to the welfare … Read more
Sanwo-Olu contested in the Lagos governorship election of Saturday, March 18, 2023. The governor was declared winner of the election on Monday. He is already back to work after a tiring campaign season as he approves the increase of workers’ salaries. Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has increased the salaries … Read more
NIPOST workers are set to embark on strike. The workers took to the street to protest on Friday. They allege that several staff members of the service have not been receiving any form of capital funding. EKO HOT BLOG reports that workers of the Nigerian Postal Service (NIPOST) are set to embark on industrial action … Read more
FG has made U-turn on proposed salary increment. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the federal government on Friday said contrary to trending reports, it is not considering a salary increment for Nigerian workers. The spokesperson of the Ministry of Labour and Employment, Olajide Oshundun made the clarification in a statement made available to newsmen. EDITOR’S … Read more