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The Nigeria Labour Congress has commended Dangote Refinery for its recent reduction in fuel prices, describing it as a timely economic relief for Nigerians. Speaking with journalists on Tuesday, Funmi Sessi, the NLC Chairman for Lagos Council, noted that the refinery’s operation has come at the right time. Sessi expressed optimism that the price cut
Governor Sim Fubara of Rivers State has commenced payment of N85,000 new minimum wage to workers in the state. This was disclosed by Chukwuma Osunna, Chairman of the Nigeria Civil Service Union, Rivers State Chapter. “The Governor has fulfilled his promise, as of today, November 27, 2024, I can confirm that he has paid the
Minimum wage: Fubara begins payment of N85,000 to Rivers workers
Governor Sim Fubara of Rivers State has commenced payment of N85,000 new minimum wage to workers in the state.
This was disclosed by Chukwuma Osunna, Chairman of the Nigeria Civil Service Union, Rivers State Chapter.
“The Governor has fulfilled his promise, as of today, November 27, 2024, I can confirm that he has paid the N85,000 new minimum wage to workers, and the workers are happy.
“We met under the joint council, sat with the Head of Service, saw the salary chart and confirmed that the N85,000 is well calculated and implemented in the November salary of workers, so, payment started today and by tomorrow, other banks will start to pay too,” he told journalists.
He said the payment, which began with November salaries, has been widely celebrated by civil servants in the state.
Recall that Fubara had announced the wage increase in response to President Bola Tinubu’s approval of a N70,000 national minimum wage in July.
He had pledged a higher wage for Rivers workers, citing the state’s robust Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) as a sustainable source for the increase.
Minimum wage: Fubara begins payment of N85,000 to Rivers workers
Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, President, Joe Ajaero has turned down the invitation from the Nigeria Police Force. Ajaero explained that…
The Federal Government says it deported 828 illegal immigrants in 2024 as part of its intensified efforts to combat irregular migration and enhance national security. The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, disclosed this at a media parley in Abuja on Tuesday. Highlighting the government’s achievements, the minister stated, “In the last one year, 137 victims
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The Federal Government says it deported 828 illegal immigrants in 2024 as part of its intensified efforts to combat irregular migration and enhance national security. The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, disclosed this at a media parley in Abuja on Tuesday. Highlighting the government’s achievements, the minister stated, “In the last one year, 137 victims
