Federal Workers Demand Living Wage as Economic Pressures Mount Labour Discontent Grows Over Wage Debate FRESH tensions have emerged in Nigeria’s labour environment following the rejection of a proposed N100,000 national minimum wage by federal civil servants who insist the amount does not reflect current economic realities. The Federal Workers Forum (FWF), speaking through a […]
Labour Signals Fresh Wage Talks THE Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) have announced plans to begin fresh negotiations with the Federal Government on a new National Minimum Wage by July 2026. The disclosure was made by NLC President, Joe Ajaero, and TUC President, Festus Osifo, during the 2026 […]
Schools Shut as Teachers Commence Strike PUBLIC primary and secondary school teachers in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have begun an indefinite strike over unresolved welfare and administrative demands, disrupting academic activities across Abuja. A visit to several schools showed deserted classrooms and empty compounds as teachers complied with the directive issued by the FCT […]