Tag: Labour
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Labour, Opposition Reject FG’s 30-Day Petrol Discount, Demand Lasting Relief
By George Omagbemi Labour leaders, opposition groups and economic stakeholders have criticised the Federal Government’s 30-day petrol discount scheme, arguing that the temporary intervention may do little to ease the cost-of-living crisis facing millions of Nigerians. The initiative, announced by Finance Minister and Coordinating Minister of the Economy Taiwo Oyedele on Thursday, provides for discounted…
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Labour to Open Talks with FG on New Minimum Wage Review
By Opeyemi Adelakun The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) have announced plans to commence discussions with the Federal Government on the review of the national minimum wage, citing worsening economic conditions and the declining purchasing power of Nigerian workers. The labour unions said the current minimum wage structure no longer…
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Labour Rejects Proposed N100,000 Minimum Wage, Demands N1 Million Monthly Pay
By: Sunday Ameh The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has dismissed the proposed N100,000 national minimum wage being considered by state governors, describing it as grossly inadequate in view of the country’s prevailing economic realities. Speaking in an interview, NLC spokesperson, Benson Upah, said Nigerian workers deserve a significantly higher wage to cushion the effects of…