NLC Declares All-Out War: 15 States to be Paralyzed as Union Embarks on Industrial Action Over Minimum Wage
In a dramatic escalation of the minimum wage saga, the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has declared industrial action in 15 states, effective Monday, December 2, 2024. This move is in response to the failure of these states to implement the…
New Minimum Wage: Governor Oborevwori Tasks Delta Council Chairmen on Implementation
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori has charged the twenty-five Local Government Council Chairmen in the State to implement the new minimum wage for workers in their respective Councils. Governor Oborevwori gave the charge, Tuesday, during a meeting with…
Kogi State Governor Breaks 20-Year Record With Approval of New Pension Harmonization
Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo of Kogi State has made history by approving a new pension harmonization for pensioners in Kogi State, breaking a 20-year record since the last pension adjustment. The Governor made approvalthe sum of ten thousand Naira as…
Governor Fubara Approves N85,000 Minimum Wage for Rivers State Civil Servants
Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has approved a new minimum wage of N85,000 for civil servants in the state, significantly higher than the national minimum wage. This development was announced by the Head of Service of the state, George Nwaeke,…
Oborevwori Directs Immediate Payment of Minimum Wage in Delta State
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has approved the payment of the new minimum wage to workers in the state with effect from October. Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Dr. Kingsley Emu, disclosed this, Wednesday, during a meeting…
Kogi State Governor Approves N72,500 Minimum Wage for Workers
Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Ododo, has approved a new minimum wage of N72,500 for workers in the state, effective immediately. This decision was made after receiving and signing the report from the Chairman of the Minimum Wage Committee, Elijah Evinemi,…
How Tinubu Offered to Sponsor NLC’s West Africa Tour Amid Fuel Price Controversy
National Labour Congress (NLC) President Joe Ajaero has revealed that President Bola Tinubu proposed sponsoring the union’s tour of West African countries where petrol prices are as high as N2,000. Ajaero made this disclosure during a two-day workshop in Lagos,…
Northern Governor Commences Payment of N70,000 Minimum Wage As Workers Get August Alerts
In a move that has sparked widespread celebration among civil servants in Adamawa State, Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri has commenced payment of the N70,000 minimum wage approved by the Federal Government. This development makes Adamawa State the first to implement…
Joe Ajaero: NLC Threatens Nationwide Strike if Police Detain Its President
The Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) has threatened to embark on a nationwide strike if the police detain its President, Comrade Joe Ajaero, over allegations of terrorism financing. This was disclosed after an emergency National Executive Council meeting held on Tuesday…
New Head of Personnel Management Takes the Helm in Nsukka LGA
Nsukka Local Government Area (LGA) in Enugu State has welcomed a new Head of Personnel Management (HPM), Mrs. Martina Mgbosoro Ugwuoke. She assumed office, taking over from the former HPM, Mrs. Dorothy Okeke. Mrs. Ugwuoke, a native of Ovoko in…
NNPC Limited Debunks Employment Slot Sale Rumors, Warns Jobseekers of Fraudsters
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Limited) has issued a stern warning to the public, particularly jobseekers, to disregard rumors that employment slots are being sold by the company. In a press release signed by Olufemi Soneye, Chief Corporate…
