Minimum Wage: NLC Wants N794,000, TUC N447,000 At South West Hearing

The Lagos State Chairman, Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Mrs Funmi Sessi, on Thursday proposed N794,000 as minimum wage for the average Nigerian worker. She made the declaration during the South-West Zonal Public Hearing on the National Minimum Wage held in Lagos. The hearing,

Abia Workers Happy With Otti For Paying Salaries Promptly

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Abia State Chapter, has commended the Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, for his numerous achievements within a short period of assuming office, particularly keeping to his promise of paying workers salaries latest by the 28th of

Ministries, Depts, Agencies To Be Scrapped, Merged, Subsumed As FEC Adopts Oronsaye Report On Civil Service Reform

The Federal Executive Council has adopted the Steve Oronsaye report on the reform of the civil service to cut cost of governance. Minister of Information and National Orientation Mohammed Idris disclosed this at the end of the council meeting on Monday in Abuja.

Nigerian Pensioners Threaten To Protest Naked Over Rising Cost Of Living

The Nigeria Union of Pensioners says its members will take to the streets naked, if the welfare of pensioners in the country does not improve significantly any time soon. The National President of the union, Godwin Abumusi, told journalists at a news briefing

Leaked Memo: How Tinubu Approved ₦500Million For Inauguration Of New National Minimum Wage Committee, From SGF’s ₦1Billion Request

President Bola Tinubu has approved the sum of ₦500 million for the inauguration and funding of the 37-man Tripartite Committee on New National Minimum Wage. A letter addressed to the President by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume, which

New Year Broadcast: Gov Otti To Address Abians On Live Broadcast 8am

The Governor of Abia State, His Excellency Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, will address the state tomorrow, Monday, January 1, 2024, to mark the beginning of the New Year. The information was contained in a press release signed by the Chief Press Secretary to

Minister Resolves Delayed Payment Of Soldiers’ December Salary

The Minister of State for Defence, Dr. Bello Muhammed Matawalle has resolved the payment of December salary to “our gallant soldiers who are out there protecting Nigerians.” A statement by the ministry of Defence said, “The Minister’s intervention came at the heat of

Fed Govt Will Standardise Nation’s Working Environment For Workers – Labour Minister

The Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Nkeiruka Onyejeocha has said that the federal government is focused on standardising the nation’s work environment for improved safe and healthy workplaces, and higher productivity. She stated this while inspecting ongoing work at the Headquarters of the

Gov Otti: What We Are Doing Abians Are No Favour, They Deserve It

Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, of Abia State has said the people of Abia deserve all the dividends they are getting in terms of infrastructural development and prompt payment of salaries and pensions. Governor Otti declared that by providing these benefits of good

N8.9 Billion Salary: Audit Of FCTA Staff Loading, Wike Reveals

The minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike has expressed shock over the N8.9 billion monthly salaries of FCT Administration staff. Wike disclosed on Friday, November 24, saying he would despite resistance embark on staff auditing to confirm the figure. The minister who