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Ekweremadu advocates review of minimum wage to N50,000
by Azeez Adeniyi Deputy Senate President, Senator Ike Ekweremadu, has advocated an upward review of minimum wage from N18,000 to N50,000. He said this while delivering the 4th National Public…
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The Big 5: These are the stories you should be monitoring today
These are the top five stories you should monitor today. BREAKING: Fayose foils attempt by DSS to arrest Apostle Johnson Suleiman (PHOTOS) Ekiti State governor, Ayodele Fayose in the early…
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Minimum wage review panel to begin work in February – Ngige
The Federal Government has said it would set up a committee to review the new minimum wage in February. Special Assistant to the Minister of Labour and Employment on Media,…
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The Big 5: These are the stories that drove conversation today
These are the top five stories that drove conversation today. 1. Zahra Buhari confirms her wedding to Ahmed Indimi Zahra Buhari, daughter of President Muhammadu Buhari has finally confirmed her…
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FG will increase minimum wage next year – Ngige
The Minister of Labour and Employment, Chris Ngige has said the Federal Government will increase workers salaries in 2017. Ngige stated this in Awka, the Anambra State capital in an…
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Opinion: Mr. President, you must be the change we see in our country
by Banjo Damilola A friend wrote as his Personal Message on Blackberry Messenger; “If change begins with me, I would have voted myself.” I dare say nothing is personal about that…
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I don’t agree with my colleagues on minimum wage – Oshiomole
The Edo State Governor, Adams Oshiomole has said that he increased workers minimum salaries in the state to prove to his colleagues that it can be done easily. The governor…
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Despite weeks of fuel price hike, NLC yet to set-up committee on minimum wage
The Nigerian Labour Congress, on Tuesday, denied reports that it has set up a new committee to deliberate on the proposed new minimum wage in the country. In a statement…
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Increase in minimum wage may be coming sooner than you think
The Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) and the Federal Government, on Wednesday agreed to set up a 16 man committee that will work out the new minimum wage as well as…
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BREAKING: NLC, FG reach agreement on fuel price
After marathon meetings between the federal government and the Joe Ajaero-led faction of the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC), an agreement has finally been reached. According to Vanguard, both parties agreed…
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We never agreed to increase minimum wage ‘every five years’ – FG
According to the two labour organisations in the country – the Nigeria Labour Congress and the Trade Union Congress – there is a constitutional provision for the review of the…
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According to NLC, TUC, this should be the new minimum wage
Despite the difficulty in enforcing the N18,000 minimum wage in the present climate of economic crunch, the Nigeria Labour Congress and the Trade Union Congress of Nigeria, on Wednesday, said…
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THE YNAIJA TRACKLIST: Cameroon soldiers kill 70 in Borno | Buratai quizzed over Shiites’ killings | Is this why people support Trump? | More stories
Suspect received N21 million ransom for Okonjo-Iweala mother release. Leadership APC claims Bayelsa governor beats up Southern Ijaw chairman. YNaija Nnamdi Kanu slammed with new treason charges. This Day Cameroonian soldiers…
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Governors are playing politics with minimum wage – Ngige
The Federal Government has said state governors lack the authority to reduce the national minimum wage. At a meeting with the leadership of Nigeria Labour Congress, Minister of Labour and…
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‘It’s offensive to talk about reducing minimum wage’ – Oshiomhole
Governor Adams Oshiomhole of Edo state says it is offensive for his fellow governors to entertain the thought of reducing workers' minimum wage from N10,000 to N18,000. Oshiomhole said state governors should…
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NLC to Governors: ‘If you can feed your animals with N100k, you can’t cut 18k minimum wage’
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has assured state governors that workers across the country will embark on a strike action if the N18,000 minimum wage is reduced. NLC President Ayuba Wabba maintains that…
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Why we can’t keep paying N18k minimum wage – State governors
Nigerian governors insist that the prevalent economic crunch and dwindling national revenue will ultimately lead to a situation where the federal minimum wage of N18,000 will either be reduced or workers massively…
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In the same breath, Oshiomhole took one swipe at Dasuki, another at his fellow governors
Edo state governor Adams Oshiomhole is skilled in the art of using one stone to kill two birds- in this case, using a fora to address multiple issues. At a conference…
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N18,000 minimum wage: ‘We’re ready for battle’ – NLC
The Nigeria Labour Congress, has declared its intention to fight the attempt by the Governors’ Forum to renege on the N18,000 national minimum wage. State governors have declared their inability to continue…
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Why I cannot support minimum wage cut – Oshiomhole
Edo state governor, Adams Oshiomhole, says he doesn't support the position of his fellow governors to reduce the monthly minimum wage being paid to workers. Oshiomhole said as a former…
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Governors may no longer be able to pay N18k minimum wage | Labour reacts
Citing the poor state of the economy, the Governors of the 36 Nigerian states have said they can no longer pay their workers, the N18,000 minimum wage. The prevalent minimum…
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Labour threatens strike over planned removal of minimum wage from exclusive list
by James Sambo Organised labour has threatened to embark on a strike action, if federal lawmakers carry on with the plan to remove the minimum wage from the exclusive legislative…
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Debo Adejugbe: Pension reform act and the politics of an amendment (Y! Politico)
by Debo Adejugbe I’m just a lowly engineer, but with all that I have read on this issue, it portends grave dangers to the administration of the funds as these…
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South African labour dispute spreads, as 36,000 platinum and gold miners stay home
by Isi Esene The labour dispute in South Africa doesn't seem to be simmering down anytime soon. The strike in the Lonmin mines which resulted in the killing of several…
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#InCaseYouMissedIt: FG adds 370,000 jobs…at less than minimum wage
by Tolu Orekoya 370,000 jobs added to the economy by the government (all of them paying ones) sounds like an exciting prospect until you realise that the workers are being hired at…
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#InCaseYouMissedIt: “We will not be stampeded”- Fashola asserts position on minimum wage
by Lekan Olanrewaju Lagos State Governor, Babatunde Raji Fashola has stated that the state government will not be forced into adopting the new minimum wage policy put forward by the Federal Government. Speaking…
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YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy