Home News BREAKING: FG, Organize Labour Agree N70,000 Minimum Wage
News

BREAKING: FG, Organize Labour Agree N70,000 Minimum Wage

Share
BREAKING: FG, Organize Labour Agree N70,000 Minimum Wage
Share

The Federal Government and Organized Labour has agreed a N70,000 as minimum wage.

President Bola Tinubu approved the new minimum wage for Nigerian workers as well as a promise to review the national minimum wage law every three years.

This agreement follows a meeting between the President and leadership of the Nigeria Labour Congress and the Trade Union Congress at the Presidential Villa, Abuja on Thursday.

Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, made the announcement via a statement on X.

ATTENTION: Click HERE to join our WhatsApp group and receive News updates directly on your WhatsApp!

READ ALSO: VCs, Stakeholders Set 140 as Minimum Benchmark Score for Admission

“President Bola Tinubu has approved N70,000 minimum wage for Nigerian workers with promise to review the national minimum wage law every three years.

“President Tinubu also promised to find ways to assist the private sector and the sub-nationals to pay the minimum wage.

“President Tinubu announced the decisions at the meeting held with leaders of TUC and NLC on Thursday in Abuja, the second time the parties met in 7 days,” the statement read.

Onanuga further noted that labour leaders praised President Tinubu’s “fatherly gesture”, and the President also vowed to exercise his executive discretion to address the outstanding four months’ salaries owed to university unions.

Share
Written by
Tare Magbei -

With more than five years of covering different topics, Tare Magbei is a versatile journalist.

Leave a comment

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Related Articles
Akwa-Ibom Gov-elect, Umo Eno in Certificate Forgery Saga
News

Akwa Ibom Governor Denies Ritual Sacrifice Allegations, Blames Detractors

Akwa Ibom State Governor, Umo Eno, has denied allegations of ritual sacrifice...

News

Tantita Security Services Reaffirms Commitment to Peace, Devt in Niger Delta

Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited has reaffirmed its commitment to promoting peace...

Jigawa Flood, Most Disastrous in History– Victims
News

Niger State Devastated by Flash Floods, Death Toll Hits 115

Flash floods in Niger State, Nigeria, have killed at least 115 people,...

News

Boko Haram’s Top Commander Killed in Military Operation

Nigerian troops have killed a high-ranking Boko Haram commander, Amir Abu Fatima,...

5win
RocketplayRocketplay casinoCasibom GirişJojobet GirişCasibom Giriş GüncelCasibom Giriş AdresiCandySpinzDafabet AppJeetwinRedbet SverigeViggoslotsCrazyBuzzer casinoCasibomJettbetKmsauto DownloadKmspico ActivatorSweet BonanzaCrazy TimeCrazy Time AppPlinko AppSugar rush