State Autonomy in Minimum Wage: Governors Advocate for Localized Negotiations

LAGOS — Governors from the Southern part of Nigeria, under the aegis of the Southern Governors’ Forum, have called for each state’s ability to pay the new minimum wage to be considered. This appeal comes amidst ongoing discussions by the Nigerian Governors’ Forum (NGF) to find a mutually agreeable solution to the minimum wage... Read More

Finally, Nigeria Named a Chronic Violator of Workers’ Rights by Global Organization

Nigeria Named a Chronic Violator of Workers’ Rights by Global Organization The International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC) has released its 2024 Global Rights Index, identifying Nigeria as a chronic violator of workers’ rights. This report, which includes input from the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC), places Nigeria among other... Read More

Journalists Denied Access to OSGF as Akume Holds Closed-Door Meeting with Labour

The ongoing strike by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC) took a dramatic turn on Monday evening when soldiers and security personnel blocked journalists from accessing the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (OSGF). The venue was hosting a crucial meeting between labour leaders and government... Read More