May Day: Release of N2.4bn gratuity excites NLC
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has commended the Kebbi State Government for releasing N2.4 billion as part payment of gratuities and leave grants for junior staff. Malam Umar Alhassan, the Kebbi state Chairman of the congress, said the release of the fund would enhance the lifestyle of retired workers, adding that the leave grant will […]
Minimum Wage: Ogun, workers’ union making headway ― NLC
By James Ogunnaike The controversy surrounding the implementation of the new minimum wage in Ogun State may soon be resolved considering the level reached during the last negotiation meeting between leadership of the state chapter of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), the Trade Union Congress, the Joint Negotiation Council and government team. Speaking with VANGUARD […]
Minimum wage: Ayade inaugurates negotiation team
By Ike Uchechukwu – Calabar Cross River State Governor, Prof. Ben Ayade, Friday, inaugurated the state public service negotiating team for the implementation of the new minimum wage. The inauguration, which took place at the Conference Room of the deputy governor, Governor’s Office, Calabar, was performed by the deputy governor, Professor Ivara Esu, who represented […]
Minimum Wage: Expedite action now or face strike ― NLC to Ayade
By Ike Uchechukwu – Calabar Nigeria Labour Congress NLC, Cross River State Council, has threatened to down tools should the state government failed to expedite action for implementation of N30,000 new minimum wage approved by the federal government. Speaking on Friday in Calabar during a courtesy visit to the Head of Service (HoS), Mr Chris […]
ICYMI: Minimum wage: 25 states fail Labour’s Dec 31 deadline
LAGOS — No fewer than 25 states of the federation have failed to meet the December 31, 2019, deadline given by organised labour to conclude all negotiations on the consequential adjustment arising from the N30,000 new minimum wage, or face industrial unrest.
Obaseki commences payment of N30,000 minimum wage
The Edo State Government has commenced the payment of the new N30,000 minimum wage to workers in the state with the adjustment of the government’s payroll, among other modalities concluded for workers to receive the new wage starting from January 2020. Special Adviser to the Edo State Governor on Media and Communication Strategy, Mr Crusoe […]
