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  1. Nigeria's New Minimum Wage: Workers Face Delays as States Hesitate

    Nigeria Nigeria's New Minimum Wage: Workers Face Delays as States Hesitate

    Many states in Nigeria are lagging in implementing the new N70,000 minimum wage signed into law by President Tinubu. Labour leaders await a consequential adjustment template before negotiations, as federal workers demand action by September to address rising living costs and the delay in wage...
  2. Nigeria's Tinubu Pledges Affordable Minimum Wage Increase

    Nigeria Nigeria's Tinubu Pledges Affordable Minimum Wage Increase

    Nigerian President Bola Tinubu vows to approve an affordable minimum wage increase, aiming to balance improving workers' earnings with fiscal sustainability. The decision follows stalled negotiations between labor and government. Nigerian President Bola Tinubu has reiterated his stance on...
  3. Katsina Gov. Dikko Radda Advocates for State Control of Minimum Wages Amid N250k Pay Dispute

    Nigeria Katsina Gov. Dikko Radda Advocates for State Control of Minimum Wages Amid N250k Pay Dispute

    Katsina Governor Dikko Radda sparked controversy by stating each Nigerian state should set its minimum wage, not the federal government, amid ongoing labor demands for N250,000 minimum pay. His comments drew backlash from unions and reignited debates over decentralized wage policies. The...
  4. Government and Labor Unions Strike Deal, Pause Nationwide Strike

    Nigeria Government and Labor Unions Strike Deal, Pause Nationwide Strike

    The Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) has temporarily suspended its nationwide strike plans after reaching an agreement with the Federal Government. The strike was planned in response to the removal of petrol subsidies, which has led to increased suffering and economic difficulties for many...
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