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FG Working To Announce New Minimum Wage – Labour Ministry 0
- BUSINESS, SLIDE
- September 25, 2026
The Federal Government has begun consultations towards reviewing Nigeria’s current national minimum wage, Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment, Dr Kamil Shoretire, has disclosed. Shoretire made this known in Abuja during a capacity-building workshop organised for labour correspondents, saying internal discussions were already ongoing ahead of negotiations on a new wage
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NLC Makes Fresh Demand From FG Amid Petrol Price Hike 1
- NEWS, SLIDE
- September 18, 2026
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has called on the Federal Government to urgently introduce measures to cushion the impact of the latest increase in petrol prices on workers and households across the country. NLC President Joe Ajaero said the rise in the pump price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), with prices reaching about ₦1,430 per
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‎Osun Workers Endorse Adeleke For Second Term, Commend Welfare Reforms ‎0
- NEWS, SLIDE
- May 1, 2026
‎Workers in Osun State have endorsed Governor Ademola Adeleke for a second term, citing his administration’s efforts in improving workers’ welfare, prompt salary payments and pension reforms since assuming office in November 2022. ‎The endorsement came during the Workers’ Day celebration, which drew large participation from civil servants, labour leaders and residents across the state.
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‎Workers’ Day: ADC Candidate Decries Division Among Osun Labour Unions ‎0

May 1, 2026

‎The Governorship Candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Osun State, Dr. Najeem Folasayo Salaam, has condemned the division among labour unions in the state, describing the development as a politicisation of the labour movement. ‎In a statement issued by the Director-General of the ADC Governorship Campaign Council, Hon. Segun Olanibi, Salaam expressed concern

NLC Moves To Rebrand Labour Party, Seeks Coalition For 2027 0

NLC Moves to Rebrand Labour Party, Seeks Coalition for 2027 As part of its efforts to recover the party and bring it back in line with its original principles, the Nigeria Labour Congress NLC has declared plans to rename the The action was taken in the midst of a protracted internal crisis within the party,

3,000 Workers Dismissed: NLC Protests At IBEDC Headquarters 0

NEWS, SLIDE

February 19, 2025

Martin criticized the practices of outsourcing agents linked to IBEDC, alleging that they exploit workers through unpaid minimum wages and unjustified salary deductions. “We are here today to express our total displeasure over the unjust and inhumane treatment of workers by IBEDC and their outsourcing agents. “Over 3,000 workers have been thrown into the unemployment