FG denies spending N1.5bn on hotels for ILO delegates
The Presidency has denied the viral reports that the Federal Government spent N1.5bn on hotel accommodation and other logistics for the delegates in the just concluded International Labour Organisation conference that held in Geneva, Switzerland. The rebuttal was made by the Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, in an […]
Presidency denies N105,000 pay as Labour awaits new wage
The Presidency has denied reports that the Federal Government was proposing N105,000 as the new minimum wage. The Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, described the report as false. The report followed the presentation of the cost implications of implementing a new national minimum wage to President Bola Tinubu at […]
Labour rejects N54,000 New minimum wage offer
Ongoing negotiations on new minimum wage has been adjourned till today Wednesday after the organised labour rejected the new minimum wage proposal by the Federal Government. Government upped its offer from its earlier proposed N48,000 to match the N54,000 proposed by the Organised Private sector last week, but a highly reliable source who attended the […]
NLC rejects CBN directive on electronic transfer levy
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has rejected the recent directive by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) of 0.5 (0.005) per cent Cybersecurity Levy on electronic transfers. Its President, Joe Ajaero, stated the NLC position in a statement on Tuesday in reaction to a recent circular issued by the CBN, mandating banks and payment service […]
Organised Labour proposes N615,000 as new Minimum Wage
Organised Labour has demanded N615,000 as the new minimum wage for workers to cope with the many economic realities and high cost of living in Nigeria. The President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) who confirmed the development yesterday, said the new wage of N615,000 monthly was reached after consultations between the NLC and the […]
NLC demands hundreds of thousands in minimum wage for workers
The Nigeria Labour Congress has demanded N794,000 as the new national minimum wage for workers in the South West geopolitical political zone. The Labour Union in the South West, through the Chairperson of the Lagos State chapter of the NLC, Funmi Sessi, made the demand during her presentation at the ongoing public hearing of the […]
NLC threatens Total Shutdown if protesters are attacked, alleging government conspiracy
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has alleged that the State has perfected plans to launch attack against the two-day nationwide peaceful rallies it scheduled for February 27 and 28.NLC President, Comrade Joe Ajaero, who insisted that the NLC and civil society allies were moving ahead with the protest rallies against economic hardship and insecurity, made […]
Kenya is sending 1,500 farm workers to Israel, according to the labour ministry
The announcement comes nearly two weeks after Malawi sent 221 young people to work on Israeli farms, triggering a backlash against the government there. The casual workers will be deployed on three-year renewable contracts, “with a guaranteed net [monthly] income” of $1,500 (£1,195). Israel has turned to Africa to fill a severe labour gap on […]
After meeting with Tinubu, Labour calls off protests
The leadership of Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) led by its President, Comrade Joe Ajaero, and that of Trade Union Congress, Comrade Festus Usifo, held a meeting with President Bola Tinubu Wednesday evening at the State House, Abuja. After discussion with President Tinubu, the Labour Leaders resolved to stop further protest, and opted for further constructive […]
