31 h. ago NYSC Confirms Payment Of N77,000 Minimum Wage Arrears To Outgone Corps Members

The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has guaranteed that corps members who just finished their national service will be paid the outstanding arrears of the N77,000 allowance. Brig Gen Olakunle Nafiu, Director-General of the NYSC, made the assurance during the Batch A 2025 pre-mobilisation session for heads of corps producing institutions and other stakeholders on […] The post NYSC Confirms Payment Of N77,000 Minimum Wage Arrears To Outgone Corps Members appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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41 h. ago Outgone Corps members to receive minimum wage arrears — NYSC DG

Tribune Online Outgone Corps members to receive minimum wage arrears — NYSC DG The Director-General of National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brig Gen Olakunle Nafiu, has disclosed that corps members who recently completed the national service would be paid the arrears of the N77,000 allowance. Nafiu made this known during the Batch A 2025 pre-mobilisation workshop for heads of corps producing institutions and other stakeholders on Thursday in […] Outgone Corps members to receive minimum wage arrears — NYSC DG Tribune Online

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54 h. ago Coalition Commends Zamfara Governor Over Implementation Of Minimum Wage

A group, the Coalition of Rescue Support Groups in Zamfara State, has commended Governor Dauda Lawal for swiftly implementing the ₦70,000.00 new national minimum wage to civil servants, the first time since the state was created in 1996. The state coordinator of the coalition, Alhaji Rufai Ahmed Gusau, said yesterday in Abuja, that the swift […]

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4 d. ago Gov Lawal secures confidence vote for implementing N70,000 minimum wage

From Okwe Obi, Abuja Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal, has secured a confidence vote from the Coalition of Rescue Support Groups, for implementing the ₦70,000.00 new national minimum wage. The group’s Coordinator, Rufai Ahmed Gusau, in a statement yesterday, pointed out that the action of the governor was a testament to his commitment to workers […] The post Gov Lawal secures confidence vote for implementing N70,000 minimum wage appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 d. ago FG begins payment of N77,000 new monthly allowance to NYSC members

The Federal Government has commenced the payment of the N77,000 new monthly allowance to members of the National Youth Service Corps, PUNCH Online has gathered. This follows the promise made by the Director General of the National Youth Service Corps, Brigadier General Olakunle Nafiu,  that the new monthly allowance will be implemented starting in March Read More

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1 week ago FCT Primary School Teachers Resume Indefinite Strike Over Unfulfilled Wage Promises

Primary school teachers in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), under the umbrella of the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT), have announced the resumption of indefinite strike action, effective Monday, March 24, 2025. This decision comes after the teachers received their February 2025 salaries without implementing the promised N70,000 minimum wage. The strike was discussed and […]

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1 week ago Shipping company backtracks, agrees to pay N200,000 minimum wage

Tribune Online Shipping company backtracks, agrees to pay N200,000 minimum wage Findings have revealed that Messrs. Hull-Blyth Nigeria Limited, the shipping company that initially refused to accept a N200,000 minimum wage agreement mid-wifed by the Federal Government between the Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria (MWUN) and the Shipping, Shipping Agencies, Clearing and Forwarding Employers Association (SSACFEA), has finally agreed to the terms of that agreement. Recall […] Shipping company backtracks, agrees to pay N200,000 minimum wage Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Minimum wage: NLC attacks Obasanjo over workers’ betrayal claim

The Nigeria Labour Congress, on Monday, lampooned former President Olusegun Obasanjo over his claim that labour leaders betrayed Nigerian workers by accepting the N70,000 new minimum wage offered by the President Tinubu-led Federal Government. In a statement titled, “Under Saint Matthew of Owu,” the NLC President, Joe Ajaero, described Obasanjo’s remarks as uncharitable, refuting the Read More

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2 w. ago New minimum wage poor, labour leaders betrayed workers, says Obasanjo

By Seyi Babalola Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has questioned President Bola Tinubu’s new minimum wage of N70,000 for workers, which was approved last year. Obasanjo claims it is insufficient to provide their fundamental requirements, such as transportation, food, and housing. The former President also accused union leaders of betraying workers by putting personal interests ahead […] The post New minimum wage poor, labour leaders betrayed workers, says Obasanjo appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Obasanjo Criticizes New Minimum Wage, Says ₦70,000 Is Insufficient For Basic Needs

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has criticized the new minimum wage of ₦70,000 approved by President Bola Tinubu, stating it’s insufficient to cover workers’ basic needs like transportation, food, and housing. Obasanjo also accused labour leaders of betraying workers by prioritizing personal interests over collective welfare, alleging they accepted bribes from the government. This development comes […] The post Obasanjo Criticizes New Minimum Wage, Says ₦70,000 Is Insufficient For Basic Needs appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Minimum wage poor, Labour leaders betrayed workers — Obasanjo

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has criticised the N70,000 new minimum wage approved for workers by President Bola Tinubu, describing it as grossly inadequate to cover workers’ basic needs, including transportation, food, and housing. The former President accused labour leaders of betraying workers by prioritising personal interests over collective welfare. “That is the situation in Nigeria Read More

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3 w. ago LAWMA clarifies street sweeper salary structure, reaffirms workers’ welfare

By Lukman Olabiyi The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has issued a statement in response to a viral video that sparked public outrage over the wages of street sweepers in the state. The video, which featured a LAWMA worker claiming that sweepers were underpaid and had not received the promised N85,000 minimum wage, quickly went […] The post LAWMA clarifies street sweeper salary structure, reaffirms workers’ welfare appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. 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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3 w. 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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