HomeTagsMinimum wage

minimum wage

SMEDAN unveils N500m zero-interest fund for MSMEs

SMEDAN has unveiled a N500m zero-interest fund for MSMEs, disbursing it through cooperatives and associations to boost working capital and improve loan recovery nationwide.

FG unveils 2026 push for industrial growth, trade and investment

The Federal Government plans to intensify industrial growth, trade expansion, investment and non-oil exports in 2026, focusing on turning policy into measurable economic outcomes.

NLC Accuses Tinubu Of Betrayal Over Minimum Wage, Fuel Price

NLC President Joe Ajaero accuses President Tinubu of breaking his promise not to raise fuel prices during minimum wage negotiations.

 NYSC Debunks Rumors of N70,000 Minimum Wage for Corps Members

The NYSC has denied rumors of a N70,000 minimum wage for corps members, advising them to ignore misinformation and rely on official updates.

Tinubu Intervenes in Minimum Wage Talks, Secures N70,000 Agreement

President Tinubu secures a new minimum wage of N70,000 to address economic challenges faced by Nigerian workers.

Nigerian Governors Convene in Abuja to Address Minimum Wage, LG Autonomy

Nigerian governors convene in Abuja to address the controversial minimum wage and local government autonomy, seeking collaborative solutions to pressing national issues.

Senate Denies Plans to Seize State Funds in Wage Bill

The Senate denies plans to seize state and local funds in the proposed New Minimum Wage Bill, calling reports unfounded and misleading.

Looming Strike Threatens to Deepen Economic Hardship

Nigerian rights group CERON warns the government of a looming labor strike that could worsen the nation's economic hardship. The group urges renewed negotiations between the government and labor unions to reach a compromise on a new minimum wage. With Nigerians already struggling, a strike would further erode purchasing power and potentially lead to social unrest.

Labour Expresses Doubts Over May Implementation of New Minimum Wage

Labour unions have voiced skepticism regarding the timely implementation of the new minimum wage...

Niger Police, DSS Meet Ahead of Planned Protest

Niger State Police Command and the Department of State Services (DSS) have held separate...

NLC Threatens to Demand N1 Million Minimum Wage Amid Inflation Crisis

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has warned that it may push for a new...

Latest articles

SMEDAN unveils N500m zero-interest fund for MSMEs

SMEDAN has unveiled a N500m zero-interest fund for MSMEs, disbursing it through cooperatives and associations to boost working capital and improve loan recovery nationwide.

FG unveils 2026 push for industrial growth, trade and investment

The Federal Government plans to intensify industrial growth, trade expansion, investment and non-oil exports in 2026, focusing on turning policy into measurable economic outcomes.

AfCFTA lifts Nigeria’s intra-African trade by 21 percent to $9.02billion in 2025

Nigeria's intra-African trade rose 21 percent to $9.02bn in 2025, as the AfCFTA unlocked new export markets and lower trade barriers, an Afreximbank report says.

Nigeria sets date for next evacuation flight from South Africa

Nigeria's government will return another group of citizens from South Africa on Tuesday, ahead of anti-immigrant protests set to begin June 30.