minimum wage – InfoStride News https://www.theinfostride.com Breaking News, Nigeria News and Top Stories Mon, 16 Dec 2024 17:13:58 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0.1 https://www.theinfostride.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/cropped-The-InfoStride-Favicon-150x150.png minimum wage – InfoStride News https://www.theinfostride.com 32 32 NYSC DG Warns Against Protests, Indiscipline Among Corps Members https://www.theinfostride.com/nysc-dg-warns-against-protests-indiscipline-among-corps-members/ https://www.theinfostride.com/nysc-dg-warns-against-protests-indiscipline-among-corps-members/#respond Mon, 16 Dec 2024 13:00:23 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=397876 The Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brig. Gen. Yushau Ahmed Dogara, has reiterated the scheme’s zero-tolerance policy for protests and indiscipline among corps members. Dogara issued the warning during a working visit to the temporary orientation camp in Kaduna, emphasizing that the scheme’s bylaws clearly outline the consequences of such behavior, which [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/nysc-dg-warns-against-protests-indiscipline-among-corps-members/feed/ 0 Cross River Labour Threatens Strike Over Non-Implementation of Minimum Wage https://www.theinfostride.com/cross-river-labour-threatens-strike-over-non-implementation-of-minimum-wage/ https://www.theinfostride.com/cross-river-labour-threatens-strike-over-non-implementation-of-minimum-wage/#respond Sat, 30 Nov 2024 10:00:11 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=396170 Organized labour in Cross River State has threatened to embark on an industrial action over the state government’s failure to implement the new minimum wage of N70,000. Speaking on Saturday in Calabar, the Chairman of the Trade Union Congress (TUC) in the state, Mr. Monday Ogbodum, reaffirmed that the strike, coordinated by the Nigeria Labour [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/cross-river-labour-threatens-strike-over-non-implementation-of-minimum-wage/feed/ 0 Governor Buni Approves N70,000 Minimum Wage for Yobe Civil Servants https://www.theinfostride.com/governor-buni-approves-n70000-minimum-wage-for-yobe-civil-servants/ https://www.theinfostride.com/governor-buni-approves-n70000-minimum-wage-for-yobe-civil-servants/#respond Sat, 23 Nov 2024 13:00:18 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=395460 Yobe State Governor, Mai Mala Buni, has approved the payment of N70,000 as the minimum wage for civil servants in the state, with implementation set to commence in December 2024. This was disclosed in a statement signed by the governor’s spokesman, Mamman Mohammed, and made available to journalists on Saturday. According to the statement, the [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/governor-buni-approves-n70000-minimum-wage-for-yobe-civil-servants/feed/ 0 Niger State Government Approves N80,000 Minimum Wage for Civil Servants https://www.theinfostride.com/niger-state-government-approves-n80000-minimum-wage-for-civil-servants/ https://www.theinfostride.com/niger-state-government-approves-n80000-minimum-wage-for-civil-servants/#respond Thu, 24 Oct 2024 20:30:54 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=392037 The Niger State Government has approved a new minimum wage of N80,000 for civil servants at both the state and local government levels. Governor Mohammed Umar Bago announced the decision on Friday after meeting with leaders of the organised labour at Government House, Minna. He disclosed that the implementation of the new wage structure will [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/niger-state-government-approves-n80000-minimum-wage-for-civil-servants/feed/ 0 Governor Mbah Approves ₦80,000 Minimum Wage for Enugu Workers https://www.theinfostride.com/governor-mbah-approves-%e2%82%a680000-minimum-wage-for-enugu-workers/ https://www.theinfostride.com/governor-mbah-approves-%e2%82%a680000-minimum-wage-for-enugu-workers/#respond Thu, 24 Oct 2024 12:00:44 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=391854 Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State has approved ₦80,000 as the new minimum wage for workers in the state, with immediate effect. Mbah made the announcement on his social media platform, emphasizing his administration’s commitment to workers’ welfare. “Today, I’m happy to announce a new minimum wage for workers in Enugu State, reflecting our fidelity [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/governor-mbah-approves-%e2%82%a680000-minimum-wage-for-enugu-workers/feed/ 0 LCCI Urges States to Implement New Minimum Wage for Economic Stability https://www.theinfostride.com/lcci-urges-states-to-implement-new-minimum-wage-for-economic-stability/ https://www.theinfostride.com/lcci-urges-states-to-implement-new-minimum-wage-for-economic-stability/#respond Sat, 19 Oct 2024 20:41:32 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=391506 The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has called on state governments across Nigeria to swiftly implement the recently approved national minimum wage to enhance economic stability and improve the living standards of workers. This appeal follows the Federal Government’s approval of a new minimum wage, aimed at addressing the rising cost of living [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/lcci-urges-states-to-implement-new-minimum-wage-for-economic-stability/feed/ 0 Fubara Approves N85,000 Minimum Wage for Rivers Civil Servants https://www.theinfostride.com/fubara-approves-n85000-minimum-wage-for-rivers-civil-servants/ https://www.theinfostride.com/fubara-approves-n85000-minimum-wage-for-rivers-civil-servants/#respond Fri, 18 Oct 2024 12:00:53 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=391392 Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has approved a new minimum wage of N85,000 for civil servants under the state government’s employment. The decision was reached during a closed-door meeting chaired by the governor at the Government House in Port Harcourt on Friday. Representatives of organized labor under the Joint Public Service Negotiating Council also attended [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/fubara-approves-n85000-minimum-wage-for-rivers-civil-servants/feed/ 0 Lagos to pay N85,000 minimum wage for civil servants – Sanwo-Olu https://www.theinfostride.com/lagos-to-pay-n85000-minimum-wage-for-civil-servants-sanwo-olu/ https://www.theinfostride.com/lagos-to-pay-n85000-minimum-wage-for-civil-servants-sanwo-olu/#respond Thu, 17 Oct 2024 18:47:54 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=391187 In a significant move aimed at improving the welfare of public sector workers, Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has announced an increase in the minimum wage for civil servants in the state to N85,000. The decision, which was revealed during an address to workers, underscores the Lagos State Government’s commitment to easing the financial burdens [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/lagos-to-pay-n85000-minimum-wage-for-civil-servants-sanwo-olu/feed/ 0 Governor Abiodun Approves N77,000 Minimum Wage for Ogun Workers https://www.theinfostride.com/governor-abiodun-approves-n77000-minimum-wage-for-ogun-workers/ https://www.theinfostride.com/governor-abiodun-approves-n77000-minimum-wage-for-ogun-workers/#respond Mon, 14 Oct 2024 21:00:03 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=391030 Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has approved a new minimum wage of N77,000 for the lowest-paid workers in the state, with immediate effect from October 2024. The announcement followed a meeting between the state government, led by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Tokunbo Talabi, and the leadership of organized labour in Ogun State, [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/governor-abiodun-approves-n77000-minimum-wage-for-ogun-workers/feed/ 0 Federal Government Approves NYSC Allowance Increase to N77,000 https://www.theinfostride.com/federal-government-approves-nysc-allowance-increase-to-n77000/ https://www.theinfostride.com/federal-government-approves-nysc-allowance-increase-to-n77000/#respond Thu, 26 Sep 2024 11:00:25 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=389989 The Federal Government has approved a significant increase in the monthly allowance for members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), raising it to N77,000 effective from July 2024. This development was confirmed in a statement issued by Caroline Embu, the Acting Director of Information and Public Relations for NYSC. The increase aligns with the [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/federal-government-approves-nysc-allowance-increase-to-n77000/feed/ 0 Delta Governor, Sheriff Cites Delays in Implementing New Minimum Wage https://www.theinfostride.com/delta-governor-sheriff-cites-delays-in-implementing-new-minimum-wage/ https://www.theinfostride.com/delta-governor-sheriff-cites-delays-in-implementing-new-minimum-wage/#respond Wed, 11 Sep 2024 19:30:36 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=389073 Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, has announced that the state government is unable to implement the new minimum wage at this time due to the absence of a standardised template from the Federal Government. Governor Oborevwori made this disclosure during a thanksgiving service held in Asaba on Tuesday to honour Mrs Lyna Ocholor, his Principal [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/delta-governor-sheriff-cites-delays-in-implementing-new-minimum-wage/feed/ 0 Adamawa State Implements N70,000 Minimum Wage for Civil Servants https://www.theinfostride.com/adamawa-state-implements-n70000-minimum-wage-for-civil-servants/ https://www.theinfostride.com/adamawa-state-implements-n70000-minimum-wage-for-civil-servants/#respond Sat, 24 Aug 2024 13:00:36 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=387758 The Adamawa State Government has commenced the payment of a new minimum wage of N70,000 to its civil servants, delivering on a key promise made by Governor Ahmadu Fintiri. The new wage was first reflected in the salaries paid on Friday, August 23, 2024, adhering to the state’s usual payroll schedule. Governor Fintiri had pledged [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/adamawa-state-implements-n70000-minimum-wage-for-civil-servants/feed/ 0 Senator Shehu Sani Urges FG to Extend New Minimum Wage to NYSC https://www.theinfostride.com/senator-shehu-sani-urges-fg-to-extend-new-minimum-wage-to-nysc/ https://www.theinfostride.com/senator-shehu-sani-urges-fg-to-extend-new-minimum-wage-to-nysc/#respond Mon, 12 Aug 2024 13:00:00 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=386957 Senator Shehu Sani has called on the Nigerian government to take decisive action and make real the proposed increase in the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members’ allowance, following widespread confusion over a recent report. In a statement posted on his X account, Sani expressed frustration over the government’s handling of the situation, where corps [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/senator-shehu-sani-urges-fg-to-extend-new-minimum-wage-to-nysc/feed/ 0 Jigawa Govt Forms Committee to Oversee National Minimum Wage Implementation https://www.theinfostride.com/jigawa-govt-forms-committee-to-oversee-national-minimum-wage-implementation/ https://www.theinfostride.com/jigawa-govt-forms-committee-to-oversee-national-minimum-wage-implementation/#respond Thu, 08 Aug 2024 13:00:13 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=386669 On Thursday, the Jigawa State Government announced the formation of a ten-member committee tasked with overseeing the implementation of the National Minimum Wage. This development was revealed by the State Commissioner for Information, Youth Support, and Culture, Sagir Musa, following a meeting of the state executive council. Musa explained that the council had approved the [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/jigawa-govt-forms-committee-to-oversee-national-minimum-wage-implementation/feed/ 0 Kenneth Okonkwo Criticises Nigeria’s New Minimum Wage: A Flawed Increase? https://www.theinfostride.com/kenneth-okonkwo-criticises-nigerias-new-minimum-wage-a-flawed-increase/ https://www.theinfostride.com/kenneth-okonkwo-criticises-nigerias-new-minimum-wage-a-flawed-increase/#respond Fri, 02 Aug 2024 20:00:20 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=386295 Veteran Nollywood actor and politician, Kenneth Okonkwo, has voiced his criticism of Nigeria’s newly instituted minimum wage, arguing that the previous wage of N30,000 was more valuable than the current N70,000 benchmark. This controversial stance comes in the wake of President Bola Tinubu’s recent approval of the N70,000 minimum wage, following negotiations with joint labour [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/kenneth-okonkwo-criticises-nigerias-new-minimum-wage-a-flawed-increase/feed/ 0 Nigeria Senate approves N70,000 minimum wage bill with 3 years review interval https://www.theinfostride.com/nigeria-senate-approves-n70000-minimum-wage-bill-with-3-years-review-interval/ https://www.theinfostride.com/nigeria-senate-approves-n70000-minimum-wage-bill-with-3-years-review-interval/#respond Wed, 24 Jul 2024 07:57:19 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=384734 The Nigeria Senate has approved the bill to increase the national minimum wage from N30,000 to N70,000, effectively making it a law.   The Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, announced the approval following the third reading of the bill during a plenary session in Abuja on Tuesday.   The bill, which was proposed by President Bola Tinubu after [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/nigeria-senate-approves-n70000-minimum-wage-bill-with-3-years-review-interval/feed/ 0 Senate and NCWS Advocate for Inclusion of Domestic Workers in Proposed N70,000 Minimum Wage https://www.theinfostride.com/senate-and-ncws-advocate-for-inclusion-of-domestic-workers-in-proposed-n70000-minimum-wage/ https://www.theinfostride.com/senate-and-ncws-advocate-for-inclusion-of-domestic-workers-in-proposed-n70000-minimum-wage/#respond Mon, 22 Jul 2024 12:00:14 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=384305 The Nigerian Senate and the National Council of Women Society (NCWS) have called for the inclusion of domestic workers in the proposed N70,000 minimum wage. This advocacy was made during a public hearing at the National Assembly on a bill aimed at the domestication and registration of domestic workers and employers in Nigeria. The public [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/senate-and-ncws-advocate-for-inclusion-of-domestic-workers-in-proposed-n70000-minimum-wage/feed/ 0 N70,000 Minimum wage: Nigerians react, lament high cost of living https://www.theinfostride.com/n70000-minimum-wage-nigerians-react-lament-high-cost-of-living/ https://www.theinfostride.com/n70000-minimum-wage-nigerians-react-lament-high-cost-of-living/#respond Sat, 20 Jul 2024 03:35:49 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=383875 On Thursday,18th of July, 2024, President Bola Tinubu approved a new minimum wage of N70,000 for Nigerian workers, with a commitment to review this amount every three years. The announcement was confirmed by Bayo Onanuga, the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy. President Tinubu revealed the new minimum wage during a meeting [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/n70000-minimum-wage-nigerians-react-lament-high-cost-of-living/feed/ 0 President Tinubu approves ₦70,000 New Minimum Wage for Nigerian Workers https://www.theinfostride.com/president-tinubu-approves-%e2%82%a670000-new-minimum-wage-for-nigerian-workers/ https://www.theinfostride.com/president-tinubu-approves-%e2%82%a670000-new-minimum-wage-for-nigerian-workers/#respond Thu, 18 Jul 2024 16:23:05 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=383720 In a landmark decision set to uplift the living standards of Nigerian workers, President Bola Tinubu has sanctioned a new minimum wage of ₦70,000. This historic move, announced during a pivotal meeting with the leaders of the Trade Union Congress (TUC) and the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) on Thursday, has been met with widespread acclaim. [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/president-tinubu-approves-%e2%82%a670000-new-minimum-wage-for-nigerian-workers/feed/ 0 Labour Party Governorship Candidate Vows to Pay N120,000 Minimum Wage in Ondo State https://www.theinfostride.com/labour-party-governorship-candidate-vows-to-pay-n120000-minimum-wage-in-ondo-state/ https://www.theinfostride.com/labour-party-governorship-candidate-vows-to-pay-n120000-minimum-wage-in-ondo-state/#respond Tue, 16 Jul 2024 10:00:10 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=383530 Ayodele Olorunfemi, the Labour Party (LP) governorship candidate in Ondo State, has pledged to implement a N120,000 minimum wage if elected in the off-cycle election on November 16. Olorunfemi emphasized the necessity of a minimum wage that aligns with the current economic conditions, citing the significant increase in the cost of living. Speaking with the [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/labour-party-governorship-candidate-vows-to-pay-n120000-minimum-wage-in-ondo-state/feed/ 0 Our demand of 250,000 minimum wage remains unchanged, says Ajaero after meeting with President Tinubu https://www.theinfostride.com/our-demand-of-250000-minimum-wage-remains-unchanged-says-ajaero-after-meeting-with-president-tinubu/ https://www.theinfostride.com/our-demand-of-250000-minimum-wage-remains-unchanged-says-ajaero-after-meeting-with-president-tinubu/#respond Fri, 12 Jul 2024 12:06:59 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=383187 The President of the National Labour Congress (NLC), Joe Ajaero, has reaffirmed the position of the organized labour of N250,000 minimum wage demand following a meeting with President Bola Tinubu. Ajaero, who spoke to newsmen following a close-door meeting between the president and members of the organized labour, said the status quo has not changed [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/our-demand-of-250000-minimum-wage-remains-unchanged-says-ajaero-after-meeting-with-president-tinubu/feed/ 0 Tinubu proposes two or three years interval to adjust minimum wages for Nigerian workers https://www.theinfostride.com/tinubu-proposes-two-or-three-years-interval-to-adjust-minimum-wages-for-nigerian-workers/ https://www.theinfostride.com/tinubu-proposes-two-or-three-years-interval-to-adjust-minimum-wages-for-nigerian-workers/#respond Fri, 12 Jul 2024 11:52:52 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=383172 President  Bola Tinubu recently proposed the idea of adjusting wages at shorter intervals of two or three years, instead of every five years.  He said this while expressing his concern for the welfare of Nigerian workers, whilst calling for realistic expectations regarding the minimum wage.  This was shared at a meeting with Members of organized labour on [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/tinubu-proposes-two-or-three-years-interval-to-adjust-minimum-wages-for-nigerian-workers/feed/ 0 NLC Criticizes Governors’ Interference in National Minimum Wage Negotiation as Unconstitutional https://www.theinfostride.com/nlc-criticizes-governors-interference-in-national-minimum-wage-negotiation-as-unconstitutional/ https://www.theinfostride.com/nlc-criticizes-governors-interference-in-national-minimum-wage-negotiation-as-unconstitutional/#respond Wed, 03 Jul 2024 13:41:18 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=382310 The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has condemned state governors’ interference in the national minimum wage negotiation, labeling it unconstitutional. Benson Upah, the NLC’s Head of Information and Public Affairs, made this statement during an interview on Arise Television. “The process for arriving at a national minimum wage comprises three parties: labour, employers, and government. The [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/nlc-criticizes-governors-interference-in-national-minimum-wage-negotiation-as-unconstitutional/feed/ 0 Nigerian Governors to Hold Emergency Meeting Over Proposed New Minimum Wage https://www.theinfostride.com/nigerian-governors-to-hold-emergency-meeting-over-proposed-new-minimum-wage/ https://www.theinfostride.com/nigerian-governors-to-hold-emergency-meeting-over-proposed-new-minimum-wage/#respond Tue, 25 Jun 2024 19:30:00 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=381443 Governors of Nigeria’s 36 states have scheduled an emergency meeting for today, Wednesday, to discuss the proposed new minimum wage. This development follows the Federal Executive Council’s (FEC) decision on Tuesday to step down the memo on the minimum wage. InfoStride News recalls that the 36 governors previously rejected the federal government’s proposed N62,000 minimum [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/nigerian-governors-to-hold-emergency-meeting-over-proposed-new-minimum-wage/feed/ 0 Ex-Commissioner Ajumbe Criticizes NLC and TUC for N250,000 Minimum Wage Demand https://www.theinfostride.com/ex-commissioner-ajumbe-criticizes-nlc-and-tuc-for-n250000-minimum-wage-demand/ https://www.theinfostride.com/ex-commissioner-ajumbe-criticizes-nlc-and-tuc-for-n250000-minimum-wage-demand/#respond Sat, 15 Jun 2024 10:00:04 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=380527 Former Imo State Commissioner for Internally Generated Revenue and Pensions, Prof. Vitalis Orikeze Ajumbe, has accused the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) of insensitivity for demanding a N250,000 minimum wage. Speaking to journalists in Abuja on Saturday, Ajumbe described the unions’ demands as unrealistic and unsustainable. He argued that labor [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/ex-commissioner-ajumbe-criticizes-nlc-and-tuc-for-n250000-minimum-wage-demand/feed/ 0 Senator Adaramodu Clarifies Stance on Proposed Minimum Wage Bill https://www.theinfostride.com/senator-adaramodu-clarifies-stance-on-proposed-minimum-wage-bill/ https://www.theinfostride.com/senator-adaramodu-clarifies-stance-on-proposed-minimum-wage-bill/#respond Fri, 14 Jun 2024 19:00:15 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=380509 Senator Yemi Adaramodu, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Media and Public Affairs, has refuted claims that the 10th Senate is considering a clause for the seizure of state and local government funds in the proposed new Minimum Wage Bill. In a statement issued on Saturday, Adaramodu emphasized that the new Minimum Wage Bill being [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/senator-adaramodu-clarifies-stance-on-proposed-minimum-wage-bill/feed/ 0 Federal Government Cautions Against Unsustainable Minimum Wage Hike https://www.theinfostride.com/federal-government-cautions-against-unsustainable-minimum-wage-hike/ https://www.theinfostride.com/federal-government-cautions-against-unsustainable-minimum-wage-hike/#respond Wed, 12 Jun 2024 20:00:12 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=380402 The Federal Government has issued a warning to organized labor groups regarding the pursuit of a new minimum wage that could trigger mass retrenchment of workers or jeopardize the welfare of about 200 million Nigerians. Speaking at the opening of the 2024 Synod of the Charismatic Bishops Conference of Nigeria in Abuja on Wednesday, Minister [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/federal-government-cautions-against-unsustainable-minimum-wage-hike/feed/ 0 CNP Warns Against N250,000 Minimum Wage Demand, Cites Economic Risks https://www.theinfostride.com/cnp-warns-against-n250000-minimum-wage-demand-cites-economic-risks/ https://www.theinfostride.com/cnp-warns-against-n250000-minimum-wage-demand-cites-economic-risks/#respond Tue, 11 Jun 2024 11:00:58 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=380296 The Concerned Nigerian Patriots (CNP) have raised alarms that the demand for a ₦250,000 minimum wage by organized labor could lead the country into an economic recession. This assertion was made by the group’s Chairman, Alfa Mohammed, during a press conference on Tuesday in Abuja. Mohammed accused the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/cnp-warns-against-n250000-minimum-wage-demand-cites-economic-risks/feed/ 0 NLC Rules Out Strike to Demand New Minimum Wage https://www.theinfostride.com/nlc-rules-out-strike-to-demand-new-minimum-wage/ https://www.theinfostride.com/nlc-rules-out-strike-to-demand-new-minimum-wage/#respond Mon, 10 Jun 2024 20:00:18 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=380284 The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) announced on Monday that it will not embark on a strike action starting Tuesday to demand a new national minimum wage. NLC President Joe Ajaero disclosed this during a press conference, explaining that the figures proposed by the Tripartite Committee are currently under review by President Bola Tinubu. Ajaero clarified [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/nlc-rules-out-strike-to-demand-new-minimum-wage/feed/ 0 NNPP Chieftain Urges Governors to Cut Salaries Amid Minimum Wage Dispute https://www.theinfostride.com/nnpp-chieftain-urges-governors-to-cut-salaries-amid-minimum-wage-dispute/ https://www.theinfostride.com/nnpp-chieftain-urges-governors-to-cut-salaries-amid-minimum-wage-dispute/#respond Sat, 08 Jun 2024 21:00:54 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=380144 Ambassador Olufemi Ajadi Oguntoyinbo, a prominent member of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), has called on governors across the country to reduce their own salaries if they are genuinely committed to serving their people. Oguntoyinbo made this statement in response to the rejection of the Federal Government’s proposed new monthly minimum wage of N60,000 [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/nnpp-chieftain-urges-governors-to-cut-salaries-amid-minimum-wage-dispute/feed/ 0 Governors Reject Proposed N60,000 Minimum Wage https://www.theinfostride.com/governors-reject-proposed-n60000-minimum-wage/ https://www.theinfostride.com/governors-reject-proposed-n60000-minimum-wage/#respond Fri, 07 Jun 2024 13:00:09 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=380038 Governors from Nigeria’s 36 states have rejected the Federal Government’s proposed N60,000 minimum wage, deeming it unrealistic and unsustainable. This was disclosed in a statement on Friday by Hajiya Halimah Salihu Ahmed, Director of Media and Public Affairs for the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF). The governors argued that the proposed wage, if implemented, would compel [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/governors-reject-proposed-n60000-minimum-wage/feed/ 0 Failed Negotiations, Military Manhunt: What’s Next for Nigeria’s Labour Crisis and Abia Attacks? https://www.theinfostride.com/failed-negotiations-military-manhunt-whats-next-for-nigerias-labour-crisis-and-abia-attacks/ https://www.theinfostride.com/failed-negotiations-military-manhunt-whats-next-for-nigerias-labour-crisis-and-abia-attacks/#respond Fri, 07 Jun 2024 09:19:08 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=379998 It has been a week of red eyes. Everybody’s eyes are red in Nigeria at the moment. While the eyes of workers are red as a result of hunger and suffering, driving the agitation for an increased minimum wage, the Federal Government’s eyeballs are like red charcoal. The dingdong between the Organised Labour and the [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/failed-negotiations-military-manhunt-whats-next-for-nigerias-labour-crisis-and-abia-attacks/feed/ 0 Tripartite Committee Reconvenes Talks on Minimum Wage https://www.theinfostride.com/tripartite-committee-reconvenes-talks-on-minimum-wage/ https://www.theinfostride.com/tripartite-committee-reconvenes-talks-on-minimum-wage/#respond Wed, 05 Jun 2024 13:00:15 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=379873 The Tripartite Committee on Minimum Wage has resumed discussions regarding a new minimum wage for workers across Nigeria. The committee is currently convening at the NICON Luxury Hotel in Abuja. Representatives from the Federal Government include Wale Edun, the Minister of Finance; Atiku Bagudu, the Minister of Budget and National Planning; Nkeiruka Onyejeocha, the Minister [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/tripartite-committee-reconvenes-talks-on-minimum-wage/feed/ 0 Pres Tinubu Sets 48-Hour Deadline for Finance Minister to Determine New Minimum Wage Costs https://www.theinfostride.com/pres-tinubu-sets-48-hour-deadline-for-finance-minister-to-determine-new-minimum-wage-costs/ https://www.theinfostride.com/pres-tinubu-sets-48-hour-deadline-for-finance-minister-to-determine-new-minimum-wage-costs/#respond Tue, 04 Jun 2024 09:00:46 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=379791 President Bola Tinubu has issued a 48-hour ultimatum to the Minister of Finance, Wale Edun, demanding a detailed assessment of the financial implications surrounding the implementation of the new minimum wage. This directive was disclosed by the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, following a high-level meeting between the negotiation team and President [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/pres-tinubu-sets-48-hour-deadline-for-finance-minister-to-determine-new-minimum-wage-costs/feed/ 0 NNPP Chieftain Urges President Tinubu to Meet Labour’s Minimum Wage Demands https://www.theinfostride.com/nnpp-chieftain-urges-president-tinubu-to-meet-labours-minimum-wage-demands/ https://www.theinfostride.com/nnpp-chieftain-urges-president-tinubu-to-meet-labours-minimum-wage-demands/#respond Mon, 03 Jun 2024 12:00:26 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=379735 Ambassador Olufemi Ajadi Oguntoyinbo, a chieftain of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), has called on President Bola Tinubu to accede to the labour leaders’ demands for a new minimum wage to prevent the country’s total collapse. Oguntoyinbo made this appeal in a statement released to journalists on Monday. He emphasized that addressing the minimum [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/nnpp-chieftain-urges-president-tinubu-to-meet-labours-minimum-wage-demands/feed/ 0 NLC Alleges Soldiers Surround Venue of Minimum Wage Negotiation https://www.theinfostride.com/nlc-alleges-soldiers-surround-venue-of-minimum-wage-negotiation/ https://www.theinfostride.com/nlc-alleges-soldiers-surround-venue-of-minimum-wage-negotiation/#respond Mon, 03 Jun 2024 11:00:53 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=379730 The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has raised concerns that soldiers have surrounded the venue of its meeting with the federal government regarding minimum wage negotiations. “Soldiers are presently surrounding the venue of the meeting between Labour and Government at the premises of the SGF,” the NLC announced on X. In an earlier post on its [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/nlc-alleges-soldiers-surround-venue-of-minimum-wage-negotiation/feed/ 0 NLC Warns Against Intimidation, Provocation in Strike Negotiations https://www.theinfostride.com/nlc-warns-against-intimidation-provocation-in-strike-negotiations/ https://www.theinfostride.com/nlc-warns-against-intimidation-provocation-in-strike-negotiations/#respond Mon, 03 Jun 2024 10:00:53 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=379733 The Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) has issued a stern warning that any attempts to intimidate, provoke, or blackmail its leaders during negotiations will exacerbate issues and potentially prolong their strike action indefinitely. In a post on its official X handle on Monday, the NLC stated: “Any attempt to intimidate, provoke, or blackmail our leaders at [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/nlc-warns-against-intimidation-provocation-in-strike-negotiations/feed/ 0 Tripartite Committee responds to Unrealistic NLC & TUC’s Proposal of N494,000 Minimum Wage https://www.theinfostride.com/tripartite-committee-responds-to-unrealistic-nlc-tucs-proposal-of-n494000-minimum-wage/ https://www.theinfostride.com/tripartite-committee-responds-to-unrealistic-nlc-tucs-proposal-of-n494000-minimum-wage/#respond Sun, 02 Jun 2024 16:06:37 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=379652 During the meeting held on Tuesday, 28 May 2024, the tripartite partners, including government representatives and the organised private sector, presented their proposals for the new national minimum wage. Before the shutdown: the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) demanded N494K as the minimum wage: Read the response of the [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/tripartite-committee-responds-to-unrealistic-nlc-tucs-proposal-of-n494000-minimum-wage/feed/ 0 FG declares Labour’s N494,000 Minimum Wage Demand Unsustainable https://www.theinfostride.com/fg-declares-labours-n494000-minimum-wage-demand-unsustainable/ https://www.theinfostride.com/fg-declares-labours-n494000-minimum-wage-demand-unsustainable/#respond Sun, 02 Jun 2024 15:42:52 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=379645 The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has announced that the N494,000 national minimum wage demanded by organised labour, which totals N9.5 trillion annually, is economically unfeasible and could jeopardise the welfare of over 200 million Nigerians. Addressing a press conference in Abuja, Idris responded to the organised labour’s strike threat should their [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/fg-declares-labours-n494000-minimum-wage-demand-unsustainable/feed/ 0 Federal Government Warns Against N494,000 Minimum Wage Demand https://www.theinfostride.com/federal-government-warns-against-n494000-minimum-wage-demand/ https://www.theinfostride.com/federal-government-warns-against-n494000-minimum-wage-demand/#respond Sat, 01 Jun 2024 19:30:08 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=379613 The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has cautioned that the N494,000 national minimum wage demanded by organised labour, which would total N9.5 trillion, could destabilise the economy and jeopardise the welfare of over 200 million Nigerians. Idris addressed a news conference in Abuja in response to the threat by organised labour to [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/federal-government-warns-against-n494000-minimum-wage-demand/feed/ 0 Nigerian Govt Justifies N60,000 Minimum Wage, Warns Against Strike https://www.theinfostride.com/nigerian-govt-justifies-n60000-minimum-wage-warns-against-strike/ https://www.theinfostride.com/nigerian-govt-justifies-n60000-minimum-wage-warns-against-strike/#respond Sat, 01 Jun 2024 13:00:02 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=379585 The Federal Government has responded to the proposed strike by organized labour, scheduled to commence on Monday, cautioning that it would exacerbate the economic challenges facing the nation. The Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Nkeiruka Onyejeocha, speaking on behalf of the government, emphasized that any new minimum wage should not result in widespread [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/nigerian-govt-justifies-n60000-minimum-wage-warns-against-strike/feed/ 0 Talks on New Minimum Wage Deadlock as Organized Labour Walks Out https://www.theinfostride.com/talks-on-new-minimum-wage-deadlock-as-organized-labour-walks-out/ https://www.theinfostride.com/talks-on-new-minimum-wage-deadlock-as-organized-labour-walks-out/#respond Fri, 31 May 2024 08:00:01 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=379525 Negotiations for a new minimum wage for public service workers have hit a deadlock, with organized labour representatives walking out of the meeting once again. Sources at the meeting revealed that the government failed to offer a proposal higher than the N60,000 presented during Tuesday’s session. In response to this development, there are strong indications [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/talks-on-new-minimum-wage-deadlock-as-organized-labour-walks-out/feed/ 0 Minimum Wage: Organized Labour Declares Indefinite Strike https://www.theinfostride.com/minimum-wage-organized-labour-declares-indefinite-strike/ https://www.theinfostride.com/minimum-wage-organized-labour-declares-indefinite-strike/#respond Fri, 31 May 2024 07:30:59 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=379523 The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) have declared an indefinite strike beginning on June 3, 2024. The decision came after the Federal Government refused to increase its offer of N60,000 at the resumption of the tripartite committee meeting in Abuja on Friday. NLC President Joe Ajaero and TUC President Festus [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/minimum-wage-organized-labour-declares-indefinite-strike/feed/ 0 N500,000 Minimum Wage Unlikely in 2024, Says NECA https://www.theinfostride.com/n500000-minimum-wage-unlikely-in-2024-says-neca/ https://www.theinfostride.com/n500000-minimum-wage-unlikely-in-2024-says-neca/#respond Mon, 27 May 2024 19:01:28 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=379082 The Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA) has stated that the private sector cannot meet the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC)’s demand for a minimum wage of N500,000 this year or in the foreseeable future, given Nigeria’s economic challenges. NECA reiterated its commitment to the previously proposed N57,000 minimum wage, which represents a substantial 90% increase. Mr. [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/n500000-minimum-wage-unlikely-in-2024-says-neca/feed/ 0 BREAKING: Governor Obaseki announces N70,000 new minimum wage for Edo workers https://www.theinfostride.com/breaking-governor-obaseki-announces-n70000-new-minimum-wage-for-edo-workers/ https://www.theinfostride.com/breaking-governor-obaseki-announces-n70000-new-minimum-wage-for-edo-workers/#respond Mon, 29 Apr 2024 18:05:18 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=376908 The Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, has authorized an increase in the minimum wage for workers in the state from N40,000 to N70,000. The announcement was made by the governor while speaking at the commissioning of the newly built ultra-modern Labour House secretariat complex for labour unions in the state, along Temboga Road, Ikpoba-Hill, Benin [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/breaking-governor-obaseki-announces-n70000-new-minimum-wage-for-edo-workers/feed/ 0 Bauchi State Governor Affirms Commitment to Implement New Minimum Wage https://www.theinfostride.com/bauchi-state-governor-affirms-commitment-to-implement-new-minimum-wage/ https://www.theinfostride.com/bauchi-state-governor-affirms-commitment-to-implement-new-minimum-wage/#respond Fri, 08 Mar 2024 20:30:08 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=372592 Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, has reiterated the commitment of Nigerian governors to effectively implement a new minimum wage for workers. The governor made this affirmation on his verified Facebook page following his participation in a meeting in Yola, convened by the Tripartite Committee on National Minimum Wage (North-East Zone) on Friday. “We are collaborating [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/bauchi-state-governor-affirms-commitment-to-implement-new-minimum-wage/feed/ 0 Minimum Wage Will Increase Soon, Food Will Be Affordable Too – Seyi Law https://www.theinfostride.com/minimum-wage-will-increase-soon-food-will-be-affordable-too-seyi-law/ https://www.theinfostride.com/minimum-wage-will-increase-soon-food-will-be-affordable-too-seyi-law/#respond Tue, 20 Feb 2024 21:28:38 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=371156 Popular comedian, Seyi Law has come out to say that he is currently in Abuja where he is in talks with some people in the government. He recently had his say via his social media page, and fans have been reacting. According to him, he expects the cost of governance to reduce soon while minimum [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/minimum-wage-will-increase-soon-food-will-be-affordable-too-seyi-law/feed/ 0 NLC President Advocates for N1 Million Monthly Minimum Wage Amid Economic Challenges https://www.theinfostride.com/nlc-president-advocates-for-n1-million-monthly-minimum-wage-amid-economic-challenges/ https://www.theinfostride.com/nlc-president-advocates-for-n1-million-monthly-minimum-wage-amid-economic-challenges/#respond Mon, 12 Feb 2024 12:00:05 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=370170 Joe Ajaero, the President of the National Labour Congress (NLC), has suggested that the Federal Government should consider a monthly minimum wage of N1 million if economic indicators, including inflation, worsen. Speaking in an interview with Arise Television on Sunday, Ajaero emphasized the need for the new minimum wage to reflect the country’s economic realities. [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/nlc-president-advocates-for-n1-million-monthly-minimum-wage-amid-economic-challenges/feed/ 0 PDP Urges National Assembly to Investigate Alleged One Billion Naira Memo Linked to President Tinubu’s Presidency https://www.theinfostride.com/pdp-urges-national-assembly-to-investigate-alleged-one-billion-naira-memo-linked-to-president-tinubus-presidency/ https://www.theinfostride.com/pdp-urges-national-assembly-to-investigate-alleged-one-billion-naira-memo-linked-to-president-tinubus-presidency/#respond Sat, 10 Feb 2024 10:00:36 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=370046 The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has called on the National Assembly to launch an inquiry into President Bola Tinubu’s presidency following a leaked memo revealing the approval of N500 million as the first installment of a N1 billion fund for the inauguration of a 37-man Tripartite Committee on the New National Minimum Wage. The leaked [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/pdp-urges-national-assembly-to-investigate-alleged-one-billion-naira-memo-linked-to-president-tinubus-presidency/feed/ 0 Minister assures workers of government’s commitment to implement agreements amid strike threats https://www.theinfostride.com/minister-assures-workers-of-governments-commitment-to-implement-agreements-amid-strike-threats/ https://www.theinfostride.com/minister-assures-workers-of-governments-commitment-to-implement-agreements-amid-strike-threats/#respond Thu, 08 Feb 2024 19:30:45 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=369938 The Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Nkeiruka Onyejeocha, has responded to the strike threats by organised Labour, affirming that the implementation of the sixteen-point agreement to alleviate the plight of workers over subsidy removal is still on track. Organised Labour, comprising the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC), had issued [...]

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