Tag: Minimum Wage

NLC Awaits Tinubu’s Decision, Insists on ₦250,000 Minimum Wage

11Jun

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Cost of Living, Economy, Labour, Nigeria

NLC Awaits Tinubu’s Decision, Insists on ₦250,000 Minimum Wage

Organised Labour in Nigeria has remained obstinate in its demand for a new minimum wage of ₦250,000, dismissing lower offers as inadequate. The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has categorically rejected proposals of ₦62,000 and ₦100,000, labeling them as “starvation wages.” In an interview on Monday during the ongoing International Labour Conference in Geneva, Switzerland, NLC President Joe Ajaero stated that the union is awaiting President Bola Tinubu's response to their proposal. Ajaero emphasized that the proposed figures by the government and employers do not reflect labour's stance. Chris Onyeka, Assistant General Secretary of the NLC, reiterated the union's position during an appearance on Channels Television’s ‘Morning Brief’ program. He firmly stated that the NLC would not acc...

Reactions as Minimum Wage Negotiations Hit a Snag

16May

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Reactions as Minimum Wage Negotiations Hit a Snag

Negotiations between the Nigerian government and organized labor have hit a roadblock, sparking concerns over fair wages and economic stability. The recent walkout by labor representatives before negotiations even began has drawn criticism and calls for reconsideration from various stakeholders. Speaking on behalf of the Organized Private Sector of Nigeria, Mr. Adewale-Smatt Oyerinde, Director-General of NECA, expressed disappointment at the early walkout, emphasizing the importance of all parties presenting their opening positions before negotiations commence. He urged labor leaders to return to the negotiation table in the interest of national development. Dr. Ikenna Nwosu, a facilitator with the Nigerian Economic Summit Group, criticized the government's stance, citing economic i...

Labour Rejects Government’s Minimum Wage Offer

16May

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Labour Rejects Government’s Minimum Wage Offer

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC) have walked out of the minimum wage negotiation with the Federal Government. The negotiation, fraught with tension, hit a standstill as the government's offer of N48,000 fell drastically short of the N615,000 demanded by the unions. This rejection marks the second deadlock in as many weeks, signaling the deep-rooted disagreement between labour and the government over what constitutes a fair national minimum wage. The impasse emerged during a session convened on Wednesday, where hopes for a breakthrough were dashed as both parties failed to bridge the considerable gap between their positions. The offer presented by the government, far below the unions' expectations, drew immediate condemnation from labour leaders who descr...

Tinubu Promises New Minimum Wage and Improved Working Conditions

2May

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Tinubu Promises New Minimum Wage and Improved Working Conditions

President Tinubu has promised to implement a new minimum wage and improved working conditions for Nigerian workers. This message was passed on during the workers' day celebration where he was represented by Vice President Kashim Shettima. He expressed appreciation for the hard work and contributions of Nigerian workers to the nation's prosperity and stability. Assuring workers of a new minimum wage and improved working conditions, President Tinubu stated, "The Tripartite Committee on Minimum Wage has been diligently working, and I assure you that your days of worrying are over. Indeed, this government is open to the committee’s suggestion of not just a minimum wage but a living wage." Highlighting the significance of industrial harmony, he praised workers for their indispensable rol...

NLC Gives Govt. Up to May 31st to Implement N615,000 Minimum Wage

2May

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NLC Gives Govt. Up to May 31st to Implement N615,000 Minimum Wage

Organized labor has issued a deadline to the Federal Government, demanding the conclusion of minimum wage negotiations by May 31, threatening nationwide industrial action if the deadline is not met. At the May Day celebration held at the Eagle Square in Abuja, labor reiterated its call for a minimum wage of N615,000 and presented an 18-point demand to the government. The demand included the completion of minimum wage negotiations by May 31 and a threat to shut down the country if the government fails to comply. President Bola Tinubu pledged to improve workers' welfare by working on a new minimum and living wage. However, labor leaders expressed skepticism about the government's commitment to addressing their demands. The Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress...

FG Considers Minimum Wage Increase for Workers to Tackle Inflation

20Sep

By Osaretin BalogbanNo Comments

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FG Considers Minimum Wage Increase for Workers to Tackle Inflation

Minister of Labour and Employment, Chris Ngige, revealed that the Federal Government intends to increase the current minimum wage for Workers to tackle the present inflation. See Also: Atiku Urges INEC to Conduct Credible Elections in 2023 The Minister revealed during a public presentation by the members of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) titled “Contemporary History of Working Class Struggles”, that the FG intends to increase the N30,000 minimum wage to boost the purchasing power of its citizens. He said the 2019 Minimum Wage Act had a clause to enable a review that could make the increment possible. Ngige also disclosed that the Federal Government had already discussed the possible increment of minimum wage with the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) members. ...

Labour Day: Kenya, Morocco To Increase Minimum Wage

2May

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Cost of Living, Kenya, Labour, Morocco, News

Labour Day: Kenya, Morocco To Increase Minimum Wage

The governments of Kenya and Morocco are set to increase the minimum wage to cushion workers against further erosion of their purchasing power. Speaking at Labour Day celebrations in Nairobi, Kenya's President Uhuru Kenyatta said a rise of 12% was necessary to help workers cope with a surge in consumer prices, which has been partly driven by the war in Ukraine. “As a caring government, we find there is a compelling case to review the minimum wages so as to cushion our workers against further erosions,” Kenyatta said at a Labour Day rally. Minimum Wage Increase He said the 12 percent increase would come into effect from May 1. It takes the minimum monthly wage from 13,500 Kenyan shillings (about $116.5, 110.5 euros) to 15,120 shillings ($130.5, 124 euros). Read Also...

Enugu State Govt Explains Exemption of Teachers, Other from Payment of Minimum Wage

15Jan

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

Finance, Labour, News, Nigeria

Enugu State Govt Explains Exemption of Teachers, Other from Payment of Minimum Wage

The government of Enugu State has explained that the reason why some civil servants, including primary school teachers were yet to be paid the new minimum wage was that it was working to fully capture every worker in their payroll. This was disclosed by the Commissioner for Finance, Mrs Adaona Uyawune during the press briefing on the 2021 Appropriation Law of Enugu State. According to Uyawune, departments and agencies of the state relied on subventions to pay their workers, who were basically ad hoc staff. The state government had begun the payment of the new minimum wage in February 2020, though some workers in departments and agencies of the state government, including primary school teachers, have yet to start enjoying such benefit. Reacting to the development, the commissio...

1Jan

By Obiajulu Joel Nwolu1 Comment

Finance, Labour, News, Nigeria

NLC Threatens Strike Over Minimum Wage

The Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, has urged states yet to implement the new minimum wage and those owing workers salaries to comply or face mass strike and protests this New Year. President of the NCL, Ayuba Wabba, in his new year message titled, ‘Beyond survival: Nigerian workers and people deserve better in 2021,’ regretted that till now, some states are yet to commence payment of the new national minimum wage. The NCL said that some states which were signatories to the collective bargaining agreements with state councils of the labour movement on the payment of the new minimum wage have taken it for granted. The union said, “Accordingly, we call on all our state councils still struggling with their state governments on the payment of the national minimum wage and consequential ...