Ahead of the planned strike on Tuesday, some members of the organized labour unions have arrived at the office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation in Abuja, for a meeting to finalise negotiations on the new minimum wage. The labour could not attend the meeting held on Sunday because according to the […]
The National Industrial Court of Nigeria (NIC) in Abuja on Friday restrained the Organised Labour from proceeding on the nationwide strike scheduled to begin on November 6 over the National minimum wage dispute. Justice Kado Sanusi gave the restraining order while ruling on an ex-parte application filed by the Attorney General of Federation (AGF) and […]
The United Labour Congress (ULC) in Kebbi state, Tuesday were led in protest by the state Council Chairman, Murtala Usman in compliance with the head office that ordered state councils to stage a protest over the federal government’s refusal to accept N30,000.00 minimum wage. The protesters marched through the government house to the Emir’s Palace, […]
…Says FG lied over agreement on acceptable wage …Claims Govs Forum not negotiating body The leadership of Organised Labour has again berated the Nigerian Governors Forum (NGF) over its stance on the current new Minimum Wage issue, saying the action of the governors amounts to a breach of agreement of the tripartite committee. The President […]
Thirty-six states governors under the aegis of the Nigeria Governors Forum (NGF) on Tuesday night stated that they could only increase workers salary in their states from N18,000 to N22, 500 per month. But the stance of the governors was contrary to the demand of the Nigeria Labour Congress and the Trade Union Congress that […]
Workers in Ondo State have called for the removal of the Minister of Labour and Productivity, Dr. Chris Ngige. The workers under the aegis of organised labour on Tuesday who converged on Akure, the state capital to sensitize workers ahead of the nationwide protest on November 6th, over the demand of the proposed sum of […]
…As FG, 36 Govs differ on figure The Governors of the 36 states of the federation under the aegis of Nigeria`s Governors Forum (NGF) will meet today with the Federal Government Economic Managent Team (EMT) so as to have time to critically analyse the memo from the Minister of Labour and Employment, Senator Chris Ngige, […]
Kwara State Council of the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) has directed all workers in the state, both public and private sectors and members of Civil Society Organisations to join the NLC rally on minimum wage on Tuesday. NLC Chairman in the State, Comrade Yekini Agunbiade made this known in a letter addressed to the State […]
The organised labour, comprising the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), the United Labour Congress (ULC), and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) have condemned the foot-dragging by the Federal Government over giving a nod to the N30, 000 agreed upon by the organised private sector and the organised labour, in the tripartite committee, formed to resolve the […]
The Organised Labour says it will meet on Thursday to take final decision on the new National Minimum Wage for workers, following the delay by the Federal Government to announce its figure. Mr Ayuba Wabba, President, Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), made this known in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday […]
…FG wants N24, 000, States Govt N20,000, Labour N30,000 The lingering issue of minimum wage which seemed to have been resolved by both parties has taken a new dimension as the stakeholders hold divergence views on the actual amount that should be the new national minimum wage. It is instructive to note that the Federal […]
Former Minister of Youth and Sport, Engr Bala Bawa Ka’oje has advised President Muhammadu Buhari to approve N25,000 as minimum wage but reduce the number of workers to enable government to pay workers’ salaries promptly. According to Ka’oje, workers that will be laid off should be given pay-off cheques immediately while about N200 billions should […]
The Federal Government has assured that it will soon address the agitation for the upward review of the national minimum wage in a manner that will make workers and all Nigerians smile. The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Mr. Boss Mustapha gave the assurance on Sunday during his remarks at the 22nd […]
The Academic Staff Union of University (ASUU) has rejected plans to introduce the payment of tuition fees in the Nigerian Universities of about N350,000, while supporting the call by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) for a new minimum wage. ASUU Zonal Coordinator, Kano Zone, Mahmud Muhammad Lawal, made this known on Wednesday in Kano during […]
…CJN, judges, lawyers lock out as judicial workers shot down courts …Govt delay will only prolong the nationwide strike – Organised Labour The Organised Labour has vowed to continue the warning strike if the Federal Government refuses to comply with the workers’ demand by dropping its figure for the implementation of the national minimum wage. […]
…Tripartite Committee reconvenes Oct 4 to conclude negotiation- FG Apparently indicating collapse of talks between the Federal Government and its representatives, organised labour comprising the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Trade Union Congress (TUC) and United Labour Congress (ULC), have directed workers to begin strike to demand a quick passage of a new minimum wage for […]
The Organised Labour says it will commence nationwide warning strike over the non-implementation of the new National Minimum Wage, effective from midnight of Wednesday, September 26. General Secretary of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Dr Peter Ozo-Eson, stated this in a statement made available to newsmen on Tuesday in Abuja. The organised labour has accused […]
As Nigerians await the Buhari administration’s promise of a new minimum wage for workers, the inability of state governors to come up with a uniform amount has been attributed to the delay in arrival at acceptable minimum wage. The Minister of Labour and Employment, Dr. Chris Ngige, who said this, added that the federal government […]
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The United Labour Congress (ULC) on Friday told Labour and Employment Minister Chris Ngige, to explain his `double-speak’ on the planned new minimum wage, to avoid confusion on the issue. On May 30, Ngige announced that the new National Minimum Wage would not be paid to workers by the end of September, contrary to a […]