Governors, Labour Unions Kick As FG Proposes N62, 000.00 Minimum Wage for Nigerian Workers
In a move that has sparked widespread debate, the Federal Government of Nigeria has proposed a new national minimum wage of N62,000.00, a figure that has been met with resistance from state governors and labour unions alike. The proposal, which…
Oborevwori is Governor for all Deltans, Says Waive
The member representing Ughelli North/Ughelli South/Udu Federal Constituency in theHouse of Representatives, Hon. Francis Ejiroghene Waive has lauded the leadership style of Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State, describing him as, “Governor for all Deltans”. Waive in a letter titled,…
Arguments for and Against As Nigeria’s Finance Minister Submits N105,000 New Minimum Wage Template Proposal To Tinubu
In a bold move to address the long-standing issue of fair wages, Nigeria’s Finance Minister, Wale Edun, has submitted a proposal for a new minimum wage template to President Bola Tinubu. The proposed figure stands at N105,000, marking a significant…
CNPP Urges Nigerian Workers to Demand Their Deserved National Living Wage Amid Economic Challenges
The Conference of Nigeria Political Parties (CNPP) has said that it stands resolute in its commitment to championing the rights and welfare of Nigerian workers and the oppressed citizens irrespective of political view or other affiliations. In a statement signed…
As e Dey Pain Us, e Dey Sweet Them!
One of the leading figures of politics in Nigeria is Mr Nyesom Wike, former Governor of Rivers State and the Minister of Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. Wike rose through the ranks and files of politics either causing or managing controversies….
Obidient Movement Beyond Party Lines — Obi Declares, Says it’s a Diverse and Inclusive Collective
Against the backdrop of a Political Party creating a directorate for the Obidient Movement, the Presidential Candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 general elections and the Principal mentor of the Obidient Movement In Nigeria, Peter Obi has said…
Labour Party National Transition Committee Expresses Solidarity With Organised Labour On Struggle For National Minimum Wage
… Says Workers’ Struggle Has Revealed Abure’s Paymasters The National Transition Committee (NTC) of the Labour Party has stated that it stands in solidarity with Nigerian workers in their quest for a decent national minimum wage. In a statement jointly…
Nigeria: Labour Unions Suspend Strike For Five Days After Total National Shutdown
A day after complete shutdown of the Nigerian economy and government activities, Organized Labour in Nigeria has decided to suspend its nationwide strike for a period of five days. This move aims to facilitate uninterrupted meetings with the tripartite committee…
Nationwide Strike in Nigeria: As Economy, Businesses Bleed, Government Fixes Date for Emergency Talks with Striking Unions
The ongoing nationwide strike in Nigeria, initiated by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC), which began on June 3, 2024, as a result of the failure of the tripartite committee to agree on a new minimum…
Full Text of President Tinubu’s Statement On The Killing Of Soldiers In Aba
I have yet received another disheartening news of the killing of five soldiers by suspected militants of the proscribed terrorist organization, IPOB. The slain soldiers were on peacekeeping duty in Aba, Abia State on Thursday when they were murdered, just two…
1st Anniversary: CUPP, IPAC Score Oborevwori High, Say He Has Turned Delta Into Construction Site
The Coalition of United Political Parties, CUPP and the Inter Party Advisory Council, IPAC in Delta State have commended Governor Sheriff Oborevwori for turning the entire state to a huge construction site within one year in office. At a joint…
