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As Cost of Living Soars, Labour Pushes for a Genuine Living Wage

As Cost of Living Soars, Labour Pushes for a Genuine Living Wage

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has rejected any proposal to impose taxes on the national minimum wage and announced plans to commence fresh wage negotiations by July 2026. The union said worsening economic conditions, driven…

Civil Servants Question Impact of FG Allowance Increase Amid Implementation Concerns

Civil Servants Question Impact of FG Allowance Increase Amid Implementation Concerns

Civil servants have expressed reservations over the Federal Government’s approval of increased allowances and welfare benefits, noting that the true impact will depend on timely implementation as rising living costs continue to erode incomes. The…

TUC Calls for Urgent Review of Salaries, Allowances amid Rising Inflation

TUC Calls for Urgent Review of Salaries, Allowances amid Rising Inflation

The Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) has called on governments at all levels to urgently review workers’ salaries and allowances, warning that rising inflation and the high cost of living are worsening economic hardship…

Workers Urge FG to Pay Remaining N35,000 Wage Award Arrears

Workers Urge FG to Pay Remaining N35,000 Wage Award Arrears

Federal civil servants on Sunday urged the Federal Government to pay the remaining three months of the N35,000 wage award arrears, saying the delay is worsening their struggle with the rising cost of living. The…

Edi Rightsizing or Retrenchment? AEDC Cuts 800 Jobs Amid Mounting Power Sector Struggles

Edi Rightsizing or Retrenchment? AEDC Cuts 800 Jobs Amid Mounting Power Sector Struggles

The Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) has laid off about 800 employees as part of a sweeping rightsizing exercise, even as Nigerians continue to contend with rising inflation, high living costs, and erratic power supply.…

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