minimum wage

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...

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'...

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...

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...