Tag: workers
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Panic as robbers snatch N9m LG workers’ salary in Kebbi
Gwandu Local Government Area of Kebbi says suspected robbers have stolen over N9m meant for the payment of April salary of workers of its Departments of Health and Agriculture. The chairman of the council, Shehu Bagudu, told newsmen in Gwandu on Thursday that the incident happened on May 24. “The incident happened when the cashier…
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Anambra Govt vows to sack workers who obey IPOB’s ‘sit-at-home’ order
The government of Anambra state says it will sanction staff of the civil service who comply with IPOB sit at home order on May 30. The directive for workers to return to work after may 29 Democracy Day celebration was given in a circular from the office of Harry Uduh, Head of Service in the…
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Workers lament as FG recants on September deadline for new minimum wage
The Federal Government on Tuesday said the September deadline earlier stated for the implementation of the new minimum wage was no longer feasible as the date was fixed for conclusion of negotiations and not actual implementation as widely speculated. Minister of Labour and Employment, Senator Chris Ngige told newsmen at his residence in Abuja that…
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Workers’ welfare: Has labour lost the plot? By Henry Boyo
By Henry Boyo The Oranised Labour movement celebrated this year’s 2018 May-Day with the traditional processions and fiery speeches from Labour Leaders in various State Capitals, including Abuja. Labour’s focal demand is for a steep upward reviewed of the present N18,000 Minimum Wage to N56,000/month. On their part, however, the Nigerian Labour Congress, “has decided…
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Stop leaking court judgments, CJN warns judiciary workers
The Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN) Justice Walter Onnoghen has warned court staff to desist from leaking rulings and judgments yet to be delivered to parties. Justice Onnoghen urged court support staff to always be guided by the code of conduct for court employees and abstain from unethical conduct in order to retain public confidence…
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NLC, TUC vow to resist move to renegotiate N66, 500 minimum wage
The Organised Labour says that it will resist move to renegotiate the N66, 500 minimum wage at any level in the country. Mr Ayuba Wabba, President, Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) said this during the 2018 May Day celebration for workers in the country on Tuesday in Abuja. The theme for the May Day Celebration, “Labour…
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May Day: FG not ignoring workers’ demands, rights – Osinbajo
The Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo, on Tuesday, assured workers that the President Muhammadu Buhari-led federal government is working tirelessly to make the country better as demanded by the workers. Osinbajo gave the assurance while speaking at the 2018 Workers’ Day celebration at the Eagle Square in Abuja on Tuesday as he explained the implementation of…
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Workers’ Day: FG pledges commitment to enhance workers’ welfare
he Federal Government has pledged its commitment to enhance workers’ welfare and prosperity for all citizens in the country. Sen. Chris Ngige, Minister of Labour and Employment, made this pledge in a statement signed by Mr Samuel Olowookere, Director of Press in the ministry to mark the 2018 Workers’ Day celebration. Ngige said that workers…
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We’ll end varsity workers’ strike soon – FG
The Federal Ministry of Education on Wednesday said it was committed to end the on-going strike by the non-teaching labour unions in Nigeria universities. The Director, Press and Public Relations of the ministry, Mrs Priscilla Ihuoma, gave the assurance in an interview with newsmen in Lagos. Recall that the unions, comprising of the Senior Staff…
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New minimum wage will address poverty challenge in Nigeria – FG
The Federal Government on Thursday assured workers that it was working towards ensuring a new national minimum wage that will address issue of social imbalance, inequality and the wide gap of poverty. Secretary to the Government of the Federation Boss Mustapha gave the assurance at an award dinner to end the 40th anniversary of the…