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  1. Dangote: “Our Drivers Earn More Than Graduates, Four Times Minimum Wage”

    Nigeria Dangote: “Our Drivers Earn More Than Graduates, Four Times Minimum Wage”

    The Digest: Aliko Dangote, President of the Dangote Group, has revealed that drivers in his company earn four times Nigeria’s national minimum wage and more than many graduates. Speaking on Arise Television, he defended the company’s employment practices amid union tensions, emphasizing that...
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  2. Nigerian Professor’s Salary Equals 3 Hours of a US Gardener’s Pay – Former OAU VC

    Nigeria Nigerian Professor’s Salary Equals 3 Hours of a US Gardener’s Pay – Former OAU VC

    The Digest: Former Vice-Chancellor of Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Professor Wande Abimbola, has warned that Nigeria’s university system is on the verge of collapse due to chronic underfunding and poor remuneration for academics. He revealed that a Nigerian professor’s monthly salary of...
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    • Category: Metro
  3. Nigerian Workers Demand Minimum Wage Review: N70,000 No Longer Sustainable

    Nigeria Nigerian Workers Demand Minimum Wage Review: N70,000 No Longer Sustainable

    The Digest: Amid rising inflation and escalating living costs, the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and federal workers have urgently called for a revision of the national minimum wage, claiming that the current N70,000 is no longer enough to meet their basic needs. Key Points: The NLC asserts...
  4. NLC Demands N150,000 Minimum Wage for Lagos Workers

    Nigeria NLC Demands N150,000 Minimum Wage for Lagos Workers

    The Digest: The Lagos State Chapter of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) is demanding a new minimum wage of N150,000 for workers. The demand for Fair Compensation follows recent wage increases in other states and reflects Lagos's higher cost of living. Key Points: The Lagos NLC is demanding...
  5. Imo Approves N104,000 Minimum Wage for State Workers

    Nigeria Imo Approves N104,000 Minimum Wage for State Workers

    The Digest: Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo State has approved a new minimum wage of N104,000 for civil servants, marking a significant step to alleviate economic hardship. Key Points: Imo State's minimum wage has been raised to N104,000. The previous minimum wage was N76,000. Doctors'...
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  6. Nine States Delay Implementation of N70,000 Minimum Wage for Teachers

    Nigeria Nine States Delay Implementation of N70,000 Minimum Wage for Teachers

    The Digest: Nine Nigerian states are yet to implement the N70,000 minimum wage for teachers, months after President Bola Tinubu signed the law in 2024. This delay follows widespread protests and strikes over the wage disparity in several regions. Key Points: Nine states still haven’t...
  7. Minimum Wage: Tensions Rise as Labour Shuts Down Wike's Office in Abuja

    Nigeria Minimum Wage: Tensions Rise as Labour Shuts Down Wike's Office in Abuja

    The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) shut down the office of FCT Minister Nyesom Wike in Abuja, demanding the immediate implementation of a N70,000 minimum wage for Area Council workers. The protest, which started at Labour House, escalated as workers were met with barricades and police. They vowed...
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