Teachers in Kaduna State insist they are still being paid under the old wage structure, despite government claims that a new minimum wage of N72,000 has taken effect. Fresh findings by the Nigerian Guild of…
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has called for an upward review of the national minimum wage, insisting that the current N70,000 is no longer sustainable amid rising inflation and the soaring cost of living. In…
The Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA) has commended the governments of Imo and Ebonyi States for increasing their minimum wages, describing the move as timely and responsive to workers’ welfare. NECA’s Director-General, Mr. Adewale-SmattOyerinde, gave…
The Lagos State chapter of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has urged the state government to raise the minimum wage of workers from ₦85,000 to ₦150,000, citing the high cost of living in the state.…
Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo State has approved a new minimum wage of ₦104,000 for civil servants, raising it from the previous ₦76,000. The announcement was made on Tuesday evening during a meeting with labour…
The United States has stated that Nigeria’s new ₦70,000 minimum wage, approved in 2024, remains below the poverty threshold due to inflation and the continued depreciation of the naira. This assessment was contained in the…
Oxfam has urged the Federal Government to implement progressive labour reforms, including a higher national minimum wage and policies that promote decent work, as part of urgent measures to tackle rising inequality in Nigeria. The…
A labour expert, Mr. Jamiu Akolade, has analysed the implications of moving minimum wage legislation in Nigeria from the exclusive to the concurrent legislative list, warning of possible risks despite potential benefits. Speaking in Lagos,…
Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, has directed the chairmen of all 27 Local Government Areas (LGAs) to commence immediate implementation of the N70,000 minimum wage for local government workers. Zulum issued the directive on Sunday…
