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BREAKING: Makinde Approves New Minimum Wage For Oyo Workers

GISTSMATE 015 months ago14 mins

GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that the Oyo State Government has approved a minimum wage of ₦80,000 for the State workforce. In a statement by the State Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Prince Dotun Oyelade, the Technical Committee set up by the State Government recommended and got approval from Governor Seyi Makinde for the implementation of the…

“Minimum Wage Increase Not Enough, Workers Poorer Than Ever” – Oshiomhole

GISTSMATE 015 months ago03 mins

GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that former Edo State Governor Adams Oshiomhole has expressed concerns over wage exploitation in Nigeria, lamenting its impact on national security and economic stability. Speaking on “National Minimum Wage: Reward System and Productivity in Africa,” he stated that inadequate wages trigger worker dissatisfaction, decreased motivation, and susceptibility to manipulation and radicalization. Oshiomhole…

20 Governors Begin Payment Of New Minimum Wage

GISTSMATE 015 months ago08 mins

At least 20 states have either started paying the new minimum wage or will commence payment from this week. After negotiations by the government, the Organised Private Sector and the Labour Centres, the minimum wage was raised from N30,000 to N70,000. The Federal Government has commenced payment. Following negotiations at the sub-national level with labour…

FLASH: FG Sends Message To State Governors Over 70K Minimum Wage

GISTSMATE 015 months ago5 months ago13 mins

The federal government has called on state governments yet to comply with the new National Minimum Wage Act and commence payment of the new N70,000 minimum wage to do so. The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume, made this appeal on Monday after a meeting with President Bola Tinubu, applauding the states…

BREAKING: Fubara Approves N85,000 Minimum Wage For Civil Servants In Rivers

GISTSMATE 015 months ago02 mins

The Rivers State Government has approved a minimum wage of N85,000 for civil servants in the state. The Head of Service of the state, George Nwaeke, announced that the approval was granted by Governor Siminalayi Fubara during a closed-door meeting with labour leaders and senior government officials. Following the meeting, Nwaeke confirmed that the implementation…

N70,000 Minimum Wage Not Ideal For Workers – Reps Member Laments Growing Hardship In Nigeria

GISTSMATE 015 months ago03 mins

A lawmaker of the House of Representatives, George Ozodinobi, has decried the growing high cost of living in Nigeria. Speaking on the floor of the plenary on Wednesday, October 16, the lawmaker who represents Njikoka and Ochadunokofia federal constituency of Anambra State, said N70,000 minimum is not ideal for any civil servant. Ozodinobi said the…

FULL LIST: More Governors Ready To Pay N70,000 New Minimum Wage

GISTSMATE 016 months ago013 mins

More state governors have continued to express readiness to implement the N70,000 new national minimum wage, which President Bola Tinubu signed into law on Monday, July 29, 2024, up from the initial N30,000. Recall that the new minimum wage followed a series of meetings that failed to reach an agreement between the Organised Labour, private…

BREAKING: Governor Sanwoolu Approves N85,000 As Minimum Wage In Lagos

GISTSMATE 016 months ago6 months ago02 mins

GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that the governor of Lagos state, Babajide Sanwoolu has approved N85,000 as minimum wage for civil servants in the state. This is in line with the federal government’s approval of N70,000 as minimum wage in Nigeria. Governor Sanwoolu made this announcement on Channels TV this night in an interview session. “You mentioned…

Gov. Abiodun Approves N77,000 As Minimum Wage For Ogun Workers

GISTSMATE 016 months ago6 months ago05 mins

Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has approved the sum of N77,000 as the minimum wage for the lowest worker in the state, and the payment takes immediate effect. This decision was revealed after a meeting of the State Government led by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Mr. Tokunbo Talabi, and the leadership…

BREAKING: Gov Aiyedatiwa Approves N73,000 As Minimum Wage For Ondo Workers

GISTSMATE 016 months ago07 mins

The Governor of Ondo State and candidate of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the November 16 governorship election, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has approved a minimum wage of N73,000 for civil servants in the state. The federal government and the organised labour had in September signed an agreement on the new minimum wage of N70,000…

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Minimum Wage

BREAKING: Makinde Approves New Minimum Wage For Oyo Workers

“Minimum Wage Increase Not Enough, Workers Poorer Than Ever” – Oshiomhole

20 Governors Begin Payment Of New Minimum Wage

FLASH: FG Sends Message To State Governors Over 70K Minimum Wage

BREAKING: Fubara Approves N85,000 Minimum Wage For Civil Servants In Rivers

N70,000 Minimum Wage Not Ideal For Workers – Reps Member Laments Growing Hardship In Nigeria

FULL LIST: More Governors Ready To Pay N70,000 New Minimum Wage

BREAKING: Governor Sanwoolu Approves N85,000 As Minimum Wage In Lagos

Gov. Abiodun Approves N77,000 As Minimum Wage For Ogun Workers

BREAKING: Gov Aiyedatiwa Approves N73,000 As Minimum Wage For Ondo Workers