Tag: NLC
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The Giant of Africa: Still Standing or Just Sleepwalking?
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Giant of Africa, once towering, now sleepwalking through crises—rising costs, failed governance, and education woes. Only entertainment stands tall, while the rest crumbles. I’ve asked myself this question countless times since childhood: Is the Giant still one? The answer now stares me in the face and boldly declares, “No, the…
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Minimum Wage Standoff: Labour Demands ₦250k Government Offers ₦62k, Stalemate Looms
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Minimum Wage Standoff: Labour insists on ₦250,000, government offers ₦62,000. Stalemate persists, strike threat looms. The ongoing negotiations over Nigeria’s minimum wage have reached a critical juncture, with organized labor threatening to resume a nationwide strike if the government fails to meet its demands. The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and…
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The Hidden Side of Minimum Wage Increases in Nigeria
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Minimum Wage Increases in Nigeria bring higher labor costs for businesses, potentially leading to increased prices for goods and services, impacting the cost of living. A balanced approach is needed to ensure fair wages without causing inflation. The ongoing struggle for a higher minimum wage in Nigeria often focuses on…
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Strike Over Minimum Wage Sparks Nationwide Blackout
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Strike Over Minimum Wage: Nigerian workers embark on an indefinite nationwide strike, shutting down the national grid and essential services, demanding fair wages and reversal of electricity tariff hikes amidst economic crisis. In a bold move against economic hardships and governmental inaction, Nigerian workers have embarked on an indefinite nationwide…
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Minimum Wage Negotiation: NLC and TUC Spark Nationwide Strike for a Fair Share in the Jungle of Economic Strife
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Minimum Wage Negotiation: NLC and TUC demand fair living wages amid economic challenges. Strike called for fair wages and tariff reversal. In the face of mounting economic challenges, the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC) have declared an indefinite nationwide strike, starting June 3, 2024. This decision…
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Nigeria’s Minimum Wage Tango: Labour Demands N615k, Government Offers N48k
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Negotiations for a new national minimum wage in Nigeria have hit a standstill, with the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC) expressing disappointment over the government’s proposed N48,000 minimum wage, which they consider insufficient. Labour leaders, including Joe Ajaero, the NLC’s National President, have criticized the proposal…
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Nigeria’s New Cybersecurity Levy: A Burden on an Ailing Economy?
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With the introduction of the new Cybersecurity Levy, Nigeria’s economic landscape faces yet another challenge, marked by the implementation of a 0.5% levy on electronic transactions. This levy, mandated by the 2024 Cybercrime (Prohibition, Prevention, etc.) Amendment Act, aims to bolster national cybersecurity efforts under the Office of the National…
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N615k Minimum Wage: NLC Won’t Let FG Settle for Less
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N615k Minimum Wage: A Bold Stand for Nigerian Workers’ Rights and Dignity. Learn how the Nigeria Labour Congress is championing a fair wage increase amidst economic challenges. The Federal Government has approved a salary increase ranging from 25% to 35% across various salary structures, including public service, research institutions, police,…