Nigeria’s Joint Unions threaten state shutdowns over non-payment of the national minimum wage, urging compliance to ensure fair worker compensation.
Minimum Wage
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Nigerian states may lay off 600,000 employees to implement a new minimum wage amid a severe fiscal crisis.
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Nigerian workers anxiously await President Tinubu’s decision on a proposed minimum wage increase. The NLC is pushing for a significant raise, while the government has offered a smaller increase. The decision will impact worker livelihoods, business operations, and the overall Nigerian economy.
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Nigerians are calling for accountability as state governors face mounting pressure over the minimum wage dispute. The demand for fair wages reflects broader discontent with governance and economic management.
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Nigeria narrowly avoids a blackout crisis as the National Union of Electricity Employees (NUEE) suspends its strike. The strike, sparked by disagreements over minimum wage and electricity tariffs, plunged the nation into darkness on Monday. Negotiations are set to resume between the unions and the government in the next five days.
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Negotiations over a new minimum wage in Nigeria have reached an impasse, with labor unions rejecting the government’s latest offer. The deadlock raises the possibility of a nationwide strike as workers demand a significant increase to cope with rising living costs.
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The Lagos State Government has moved to dispel rumors circulating about an impending increase in the minimum wage. The clarification comes amidst speculation and confusion among workers and the public,…
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The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has called off its planned nationwide protest, which was scheduled to start on Monday, after reaching an agreement with the government on the issues of…
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Nigeria’s labor unions have issued a stark warning to the federal government, saying they will demand a staggering N1 million minimum wage per month if the nation’s economic woes persist.…
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Prioritize rights, avoid politics in labor, urges Senator Oshiomhole.