By JOANNA ILUSANMI ₦70,000 Transport Allowance Divides Labour as Experts Demand Lasting Relief for Nigerian Workers THE Federal Government’s approval of a monthly ₦70,000 transport allowance for public servants has opened a fresh debate over workers’ welfare, trade union unity and the government’s response to Nigeria’s worsening cost-of-living pressures. Although the Joint National Public Service […]
By JOANNA ILUSANMI The Growing Cost of Earning a Living FOR millions of Nigerian workers, getting to work has become an increasingly expensive part of earning a living. Transport fares, fuel prices and long commuting distances now consume significant portions of household income. Consequently, the Federal Government’s proposed ₦70,000 monthly transport allowance has triggered a […]
By BIMBO ADEYEMI Labour Disagrees Over Government’s ₦70,000 Transport Intervention ORGANISED labour has expressed differing views on the Federal Government’s proposed ₦70,000 monthly transport support, even as the demand for a ₦500,000 minimum wage remains on the table. The Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) has rejected the proposed intervention, arguing that temporary assistance cannot […]
By JOANNA ILUSANMI NLC Mobilises for Nationwide Strike as Talks on Wages, Petrol Prices Stall THE Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has directed its affiliate unions, state councils and civil society allies to begin mobilising for possible nationwide industrial action following the failure of talks with the Federal Government to resolve outstanding workers’ demands. The meeting, […]
2027: Oborevwori Links Delta Workers’ 13th-Month Salary to APC Re-election Bid DELTA State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori has expressed confidence that the state’s 13th-month salary package will strengthen workers’ support for the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2027 elections. He made the remarks on Thursday in Asaba during the inauguration of the Delta State APC […]
By BASSEY BENSON Akwa Ibom Pays Over ₦100bn in Inherited Gratuities, Highlights Workers’ Welfare Reforms THE Akwa Ibom State Government says it has paid more than ₦100 billion out of the ₦111 billion in inherited gratuity liabilities, while implementing the ₦80,000 national minimum wage and introducing additional measures to improve workers’ welfare. Government officials disclosed […]
By BIMBO ADEYEMI PUBLIC servants across the federal, state and local government levels have begun a three-day nationwide warning strike over unresolved demands by the Joint National Public Service Negotiating Council. The industrial action commenced at midnight on Friday 2nd October, and is scheduled to end on Sunday 4th October 2026. In a circular issued […]
By PAULINA NZERUBE THE Delta State Government says its economic reforms and empowerment programmes are aimed at increasing residents’ purchasing power and stimulating activities at the grassroots. Commissioner for Works (Rural Roads) and Public Information, Charles Aniagwu, disclosed this on Friday during a press briefing in Asaba. ₦5bn Target for 100,000 Residents Aniagwu said the […]
By PAULINA NZERUBE Tinubu Reforms: Aniagwu Says More Money Is Reaching Delta Households DELTA State Commissioner for Works (Rural Roads) and Public Information, Charles Aniagwu, says the economic reforms of President Bola Tinubu’s administration are beginning to stimulate purchasing power and economic activity at the grassroots. Aniagwu said the benefits of the Federal Government’s Renewed […]
By TAYO TAIWO (T. T.) OLUWOLE ASUU Declares Indefinite Strike THE Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has declared a total and indefinite strike across the three Lagos State Government-owned universities. The action affects Lagos State University (LASU), Lagos State University of Education (LASUED) and Lagos State University of Science and Technology (LASUSTECH). 14-Day Ultimatum […]