“Recovered Loot Can Pay Minimum Wage” – Falana Tells FG and State
Popular Nigerian lawyer and human rights activist, Femi Falana has said how the back and forth of the Federal and State government concerning the minimum wage can be stopped. According…
Kano Gov Increases Minimum Wage to N71,000 for Civil Servants
Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has officially approved a new minimum wage of N71,000 for civil servants, effective November. The announcement emphasised his administration's commitment to improving the welfare…
BREAKING: Tinubu Increases Minimum Wage
President Bola Tinubu has announced an increase in minimum wage in Nigeria. Daily Report Nigeria reports that Tinubu announced the increase of minimum wage in the country during his speech…
Governors to Meet Emergency Over Minimum Wage Today
In a bid to resolve the ongoing impasse over the proposed new minimum wage, governors of the thirty-six states have scheduled an emergency meeting for today, Wednesday, at…
Minimum Wage: Makinde Approves ₦80,000 For Workers
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, on Wednesday, approved a minimum wage of ₦80,000 for the state workforce. In a statement released by the state Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Dotun…
FG to Set Up Minimum Wage Panel
The Federal Government has announced that it will set up a panel to discuss a new national minimum wage for public sector workers before this month ends. The Minister of…
FG Prepares Supplementary Budget for New Minimum Wage
The Federal Government has announced plans to prepare a supplementary budget for the 2024 fiscal year to support the implementation of a new minimum wage for workers. This was…
Workers Lament Hardship as Seven States Delay Approval
At least seven states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have failed to approve the new N70,000 minimum wage that was set to take effect in October 2024, leaving many…
FG Announces Date to Inaugurate Minimum Wage Committee
The Federal Government is planning to establish a 37-member Tripartite Committee on National Minimum Wage. The 37 members will be responsible for recommending a new National Minimum Wage for the…
NLC Threatens to Shut Down Economy for One Month Over Decentralisation of Minimum Wage
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has threatened to shut down the economy for one month if the National Assembly passes a bill to decentralise the minimum wage. NLC President,…