16 h. ago Workers’ pain deepens as inflation eats up 70,000 minimum wage

…Troop out en masse on May Day despite lamentation …Demand increased pay …Sokoto, Imo, Osun, 4 other states yet to read more Workers’ pain deepens as inflation eats up 70,000 minimum wage

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69 h. ago May Day: Workers Are Hungry, End Bad Governance – NLC Tells Tinubu, Calls For Review Of New Minimum Wage

The Nigeria Labour Congress has decried over economic hardship facing Nigerians, saying that many workers in the country are hungry. The union stressed that President Bola Tinubu’s led administration must ensure full enforcement of the N70,000 national minimum wage. Speaking during Workers’ Day celebration in Abuja on Thursday, NLC President, Joe Ajaero, expressed concern over […] The post May Day: Workers Are Hungry, End Bad Governance – NLC Tells Tinubu, Calls For Review Of New Minimum Wage appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 d. ago May Day: No Worker Earning Below N70,000 In Kaduna — Gov. Sani

Kaduna State governor, Senator Uba Sani has stated that in compliance with the National Minimum Wage Act, no civil servant in the state is earning less than N70,000. The Governor who reiterated his antecedents as a human rights activist, further said that the least paid worker in Kaduna State is being paid N72,000 in view […]

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3 d. ago May Day: Okpebholo Raises Minimum Wage For Edo Workers To N75,000

Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo on Thursday increased the minimum wage for Edo State workers from N70, 000 to N75,000 to further improve their standard of living. Governor Okpebholo made the announcement while delivering his May Day speech at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in Benin City, Edo State capital. While appreciating the contributions of […]

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3 d. ago Workers’ Day: Kebbi governor promises more for workers’ welfare

From Olanrewaju Lawal, Birnin Kebbi Kebbi State Governor Dr Nasir Idris has pledged to further enhance workers’ welfare in the state. Speaking at the Workers’ Day celebration on Thursday, May 1, at Haliru Abdul Stadium in Birnin Kebbi, Idris noted his administration’s achievements, including implementing the ₦75,000 minimum wage, clearing pension and gratuity arrears, and […] The post Workers’ Day: Kebbi governor promises more for workers’ welfare appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Workers Day: Katsina NLC Laments Poor Condition Of Health Ministry, Demands Implementation Of New Minimum Wage

Nigerian Labour Congress, Katsina State chapter, has lamented over poor condition of the state’s health sector, saying that there is need for more health workers. The group also called for immediate implementation of the full minimum wage across all sectors of government. Speaking during celebration of 2025 Workers’ Day in Katsina on Thursday, Chairman of […] The post Workers Day: Katsina NLC Laments Poor Condition Of Health Ministry, Demands Implementation Of New Minimum Wage appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Edo govt approves ₦75,000 minimum wage, effective immediately

From Ighomuaye Lucky, Benin Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo, has approved a new minimum wage of ₦75,000 for workers in the state, effective immediately as of Thursday, May 1, 2025. The announcement, made during a Workers’ Day address in Benin City, marks an increase from the ₦70,000 minimum wage implemented by the previous administration under […] The post Edo govt approves ₦75,000 minimum wage, effective immediately appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago May Day: TY Buratai Foundation urges Tinubu to increase workers’ minimum wage

From Noah Ebije, Kaduna The TY Buratai Humanity Care Foundation has urged President Bola Tinubu to raise the minimum wage in 2025 under the Renewed Hope Agenda to help workers meet the high socio-economic demands of daily life. The Foundation also extended warm regards to Nigeria’s labour force, encouraging their commitment to national development as […] The post May Day: TY Buratai Foundation urges Tinubu to increase workers’ minimum wage appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Not all Nigerian workers are earning new Minimum Wage –Kayode Alakija, President SSASCGOC

  By Bimbola Oyesola   This may sound strange, more-so when the new Minimum Wage has come into force for almost a year now. But those affected are not just private sector employees, but workers in government agencies and parastatals. According to the President of the Senior Staff Association of Statutory Corporations and Government Owned […] The post Not all Nigerian workers are earning new Minimum Wage –Kayode Alakija, President SSASCGOC appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Minimum wage for workers remains shamefully inadequate to meet rising costs –Bolarinwa Sunday, NUCFRLANMPE President

    By Chukwuma  Umeorah In a season of heightened economic pressures and unprecedented challenges facing Nigerian workers and industries, the voice of organized labour remains critical in shaping national discourse. Comrade Bolarinwa Sunday, President of the National Union of Chemical, Footwear, Rubber, Leather, and Non-Metallic Products Employees (NUCFRLANMPE), shares insights on the state of […] The post Minimum wage for workers remains shamefully inadequate to meet rising costs –Bolarinwa Sunday, NUCFRLANMPE President appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 d. ago Minimum Wage: SDP Chieftain Urges Workers To Hold AMAC Chair Accountable

An aspirant for Abuja Municipal Area Council Chairman under the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Dr. Obinna Simon has called on the area council teachers and workers to utilize their voter cards and hold the current area council chairmen in FCT accountable for refusing to implement the N70,000 minimum wage. Dr. Simon emphasized that the current […]

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8 d. ago Nigeria’s Minimum Wage Insufficient To Cover Basic Living Costs – NLC President

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has raised serious concerns about the financial burden workers are facing in the country, particularly in relation to electricity tariffs and the newly approved ₦70,000 minimum wage. NLC President Joe Ajaero, in a statement on Friday, highlighted the stark reality that workers are now paying more for electricity than their […] The post Nigeria’s Minimum Wage Insufficient To Cover Basic Living Costs – NLC President appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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9 d. ago Wike summons area council chairmen over primary school teachers’ strike

• As nurses, teachers protest PHC closure, demand N70,000 minimum wage From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, yesterday held an emergency meeting with the chairmen of the Area Councils to address the ongoing strike by the primary school teachers over unpaid entitlements and the non-implementation of the new […] The post Wike summons area council chairmen over primary school teachers’ strike appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 d. ago FCT nurses, primary school teachers protest PHC shutdown, demand N70,000 minimum wage

FCT nurses, primary school teachers, and Area Council workers in the Federal Capital Territory have staged a protest at the read more FCT nurses, primary school teachers protest PHC shutdown, demand N70,000 minimum wage

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9 d. ago Wike summons area council chairmen over teachers’ strike, PHC closures

Nurses, teachers protest, demand N70,000 minimum wage Byline: Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister Nyesom Wike held an emergency meeting with Area Council chairmen on Thursday to address the ongoing primary school teachers’ strike over unpaid entitlements and the non-implementation of the ₦70,000 federal minimum wage. The strike, led by the Nigeria Union […] The post Wike summons area council chairmen over teachers’ strike, PHC closures appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago NLC Shuts Down Wike’s Office, Demands N70,000 Minimum Wage For Area Council Workers

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), on Thursday, staged a dramatic protest at the office of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, demanding the immediate implementation of the N70,000 minimum wage for workers of the six Area Councils in the Territory. Hundreds of placard-carrying workers, including teachers and health professionals, marched from […]

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2 w. ago Panic in Akwa Poly as ASUP announces strike action over minimum wage

From Isaac Job, Uyo The Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics (ASUP), alongside the Non-Academic Staff Union (NASU) and Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Polytechnics (SSANIP), have declared a strike at Akwa Ibom State Polytechnic, Ikot Osurua, causing tension among students and staff. The Joint Council Unions cited the non-implementation of the ₦80,000 minimum wage and […] The post Panic in Akwa Poly as ASUP announces strike action over minimum wage appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 w. ago Coalition Accuses Zamfara Gov Of Betraying Minimum Wage Agreement

A coalition of civil society organisations (CSOs) under the umbrella of Zamfara Patriotic Citizens, has strongly criticised Zamfara State governor, Dauda Lawal, for allegedly failing to honour the tripartite agreement on the implementation of the minimum wage in the State. The group described his actions as a betrayal of the oath of office and the […]

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last month 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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