6 h. ago LAWMA addresses wage concerns after viral video sparks outrage

The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has responded to public backlash following a viral video in which a street sweeper read more LAWMA addresses wage concerns after viral video sparks outrage

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8 h. ago LAWMA defends ₦40,000 salary for street sweepers, says It’s minimum wage compliant

In response to a viral video that sparked outrage on social media, the Lagos Waste Management Authority has clarified the wage structure of street sweepers. The video, which featured a LAWMA worker claiming that sweepers were underpaid and had not received the promised minimum wage of ₦85,000, quickly gained traction and led to widespread public Read More

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36 h. ago Academic staff down tools in Adamawa over minimum wage issue

Academic and Non-academic staff of Adamawa State-owned tertiary institutions have embarked on an indefinite strike following the Government’s failure to read more Academic staff down tools in Adamawa over minimum wage issue

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3 d. ago Rectors plead as Oyo State tertiary institutions begin indefinite strike

Oyo State-owned tertiary institutions began an indefinite strike on Monday following the non-payment of staff minimum wage and other arrears. The Chairman, Joint Action Committee of Oyo State Tertiary Institutions, Dr Kola Lawal, disclosed this in Ibadan. Lawal said the unions were also calling for the implementation of the approved 25 and 35 per cent Read More

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3 d. ago Oyo tertiary institutions shut down over unpaid wage increments

Tribune Online Oyo tertiary institutions shut down over unpaid wage increments "The non-implementation of the approved salary increase and the new minimum wage has created significant financial strain on the workers, who are already grappling with the high cost of living and inflation in the country. Oyo tertiary institutions shut down over unpaid wage increments Tribune Online

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8 d. ago Minimum wage gaffe: Gov Namadi approves reinstatement of suspended aide

Tribune Online Minimum wage gaffe: Gov Namadi approves reinstatement of suspended aide According to the statement, the decision followed a thorough investigation by a committee led by the State Attorney-General and Commissioner of Justice, Barrister Bello Abdulkadir Fanini. Minimum wage gaffe: Gov Namadi approves reinstatement of suspended aide Tribune Online

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1 week ago SSANIP urges swift implementation of new minimum wage, polytechnic reforms

Tribune Online SSANIP urges swift implementation of new minimum wage, polytechnic reforms The Senior Staff Association of Nigeria Polytechnics (SSANIP) has called on the Federal and State Governments to urgently implement the new minimum wage and settle outstanding wage arrears to ease the economic hardship faced by workers. SSANIP urges swift implementation of new minimum wage, polytechnic reforms Tribune Online

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1 week ago Kano commissioner insists 160 ‘ghost’ workers in water board, staff begin strike

Both the permanent and casual staff of the Kano State Water Board have embarked on an indefinite strike and conducted Alqunut (special supplication) prayers in protest against the management’s refusal to implement the N70,000 minimum wage and confirm the casual staff. Arewa PUNCH observed that the workers took to the streets, demanding the immediate approval Read More

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3 w. ago Abia, labour reconcile lingering minimum wage adjustment, sign MoU

The Abia State government and the organized labour have officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding finalising the implementation of the corrected discrepancies in the new National Minimum Wage and its consequential adjustments. Speaking after signing the MoU, the state chairman of the Abia State chapter of the Nigeria Labour Congress, Comrade Okoro Ogbonnaya appreciated Governor Read More

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3 w. ago ILO DG calls for living wage, warns against labour exploitation

Tribune Online ILO DG calls for living wage, warns against labour exploitation NLC raises alarm over States’ unwillingness to pay new minimum wage Director-General of the International Labour Organization (ILO), Mr. Gilbert Houngbo, has expressed deep concern over the inability of workers to meet their essential needs despite working long hours—often exceeding 50 hours per week. Speaking at the 3rd Annual Labour Adjudication and Arbitration Forum (LAAF) […] ILO DG calls for living wage, warns against labour exploitation Tribune Online

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