42 h. ago Security: Mbah Moves To Strengthen Forest Guard, Raises Minimum Pay To N80,000

Governor of Enugu State, Dr Peter Mbah, has approved a comprehensive restructuring of the Enugu State Forest Guard as part of his administration’s drive to strengthen security in the state. To this end, the government has increased the operatives’ salaries to a minimum of N80,000, which aligns with the new state minimum wage. The governor […]

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51 h. ago “N70,000 Can’t Sustain Workers” — NLC Tells Federal Government

  The Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, has said the N70,000 national minimum wage is no longer sustainable under Nigeria’s worsening economic realities. The demand came after several states reviewed their wage structures upwards. President Bola Tinubu had signed the National Minimum Wage Bill into law in July 2024, raising it from N30,000 to N70,000. But […] The post “N70,000 Can’t Sustain Workers” — NLC Tells Federal Government appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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7 d. ago States Have No Excuse For Not Paying Beyond ₦70,000 Minimum Wage — NECA DG

The Director General of NECA, Adewale Smatt-Oyerinde, said the increased inflow of revenue from the Federation Account had reduced the argument about the inability of some states to pay. The post States Have No Excuse For Not Paying Beyond ₦70,000 Minimum Wage — NECA DG appeared first on Channels Television.

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1 week ago ‘Passport Now Costs More Than Minimum Wage’, Obi Slams Federal Gov’t Over Fees Hike

The 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Mr Peter Obi has criticised the Federal Government over Thursday’s hike in international passport fees, describing it as another sign of the administration’s “disconnect with the people and their suffering.” Obi, in a statement posted on his X (formerly Twitter) handle on Thursday, lamented that the […]

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1 week ago Ebonyi Clears Retirees’ Gratuities, Hikes Minimum Wage To ₦90,000

The Ebonyi State Government has approved an upward review of the minimum wage for civil servants from ₦70,000 to ₦90,000. The announcement was made on Thursday,  by the Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Ikeuwa Omebe, while briefing journalists on the outcome of the State Executive Council (EXCO) meeting in Abakaliki. Omebe explained that the increment […] The post Ebonyi Clears Retirees’ Gratuities, Hikes Minimum Wage To ₦90,000 appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago Cost of Nigerian passport now higher than minimum wage — Peter Obi

Tribune Online Cost of Nigerian passport now higher than minimum wage — Peter Obi “Instead of making life easier, this government keeps shifting the burden onto ordinary Nigerians. Cost of Nigerian passport now higher than minimum wage — Peter Obi Tribune Online

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1 week ago Ebonyi Increases Minimum Wage To ₦90,000 For State Civil Servants

According to the state government, the new minimum wage takes immediate effect. The post Ebonyi Increases Minimum Wage To ₦90,000 For State Civil Servants appeared first on Channels Television.

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1 week ago Why Gov Uzodinma increased Imo minimum wage to N104,000 — Spokesperson

Tribune Online Why Gov Uzodinma increased Imo minimum wage to N104,000 — Spokesperson The Spokesperson to Governor Hope Uzodinma has explained why Imo state, under the administration of his principal, recently increased the minimum wage for civil servants in the state to N104,000. Why Gov Uzodinma increased Imo minimum wage to N104,000 — Spokesperson Tribune Online

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1 week ago We have given loans to 16,000 clients in two years – Whitecrust Finance

Whitecrust Finance Company says it has disbursed loans to around 16,000 clients over the past two years, covering civil servants, read more We have given loans to 16,000 clients in two years – Whitecrust Finance

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1 week ago Gov Uzodimma Increases Minimum Wage To ₦104,000 For Imo Workers

Governor Hope Uzodimma also announced the approval of ₦16 billion for the immediate clearance of all outstanding gratuities owed to pensioners in the state. The post Gov Uzodimma Increases Minimum Wage To ₦104,000 For Imo Workers appeared first on Channels Television.

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2 w. ago Tempers rise in Nigeria over proposed salary raise for president, others

… ‘It shows govt is insensitive to people’s plights’ …Increase minimum wage instead – LP …Pay rise justifiable – RMAFC read more Tempers rise in Nigeria over proposed salary raise for president, others

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2 w. ago US Says Nigeria’s N70,000 Minimum Wage Below Poverty Income Level

The United States government has said that Nigeria’s minimum wage of N70,000 was inadequate to lift millions of citizens out of poverty, citing weak enforcement and the effect of the naira’s sharp devaluation. In its 2024 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices, released on August 12, 2025, the US Department of State said Nigeria’s minimum […]

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2 w. ago Nigeria’s N70,000 minimum wage incapable of lifting millions out of poverty – US

The United States has said Nigeria’s N70,000 minimum wage is lower than its poverty level income. The statement was made in its 2024 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices, released on August 12, 2025. According to the US Department of State, Nigeria’s minimum wage, currently valued at about $47.90 per month, has been severely eroded […] The post Nigeria’s N70,000 minimum wage incapable of lifting millions out of poverty – US appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago U.S. Raises Concerns Over Security, Justice Delivery, Minimum Wage Implementation In Nigeria

The United States Government has expressed concerns over Nigeria’s security situation and justice delivery, citing cases of enforced disappearances, arbitrary detentions, and lengthy pre-trial delays. In its 2024 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices, released by the Department of State’s Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labour, the US noted that while Nigeria has made […] The post U.S. Raises Concerns Over Security, Justice Delivery, Minimum Wage Implementation In Nigeria appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Enugu govt to establish food, nutrition units, distributes 20,000 computers to civil servants

Enugu State Government has resolved to set up food and nutrition units in select ministries in the state in line with the national food policy. This followed the government’s announcement that it would distribute 20,000 units of personal computers to 20,000 civil servants in furtherance of the digitisation of process in the state’s public service. […] The post Enugu govt to establish food, nutrition units, distributes 20,000 computers to civil servants appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Cross River HoS Confirms Implementation Of N70,000 Minimum Wage

Cross River State Head of Service (HoS), Dr. Innocent Eteng, has confirmed that Governor Bassey Otu’s implementation of the national minimum wage of N70,000. , He said the state government implemented it in line with the agreement the Otu adninistration reached with organised labour. Eteng stated this during an interview  with LEADERSHIP in Calabar yesterday. […]

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4 w. ago CDCFIB recruitment: Nearly two million Nigerians jostle for 30,000 paramilitary jobs

Tribune Online CDCFIB recruitment: Nearly two million Nigerians jostle for 30,000 paramilitary jobs The Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB) says nearly two million Nigerians have applied for just 30,000 job openings in the country’s paramilitary agencies. CDCFIB recruitment: Nearly two million Nigerians jostle for 30,000 paramilitary jobs Tribune Online

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4 w. ago Enugu Govt to establish food and nutrition units, distributes 20,000 computers to civil servants

… Commends Tinubu for Ortuanya’s appointment as UNN’s VC The Enugu State Government has resolved to set up food and nutrition units in select ministries in the state in line with the national food policy. This was even as the government announced that it would distribute 20,000 units of personal computers to 20,000 civil servants […] The post Enugu Govt to establish food and nutrition units, distributes 20,000 computers to civil servants appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 w. ago Nearly two million Nigerians applied for 30,000 Immigration, NSCDC, others’ jobs — CDCFIB

Tribune Online Nearly two million Nigerians applied for 30,000 Immigration, NSCDC, others’ jobs — CDCFIB The Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB) says nearly two million Nigerians have applied for just 30,000 job openings in the country’s paramilitary agencies. Nearly two million Nigerians applied for 30,000 Immigration, NSCDC, others’ jobs — CDCFIB Tribune Online

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