…to move beyond promises and implement sustainable solutions to the hardship facing Nigerian workers and the masses. Onyeka said: “Our response to the federal government’s so-called 90-day plan to ease the cost of living is unambiguous. This plan is not a remedy; it is a confession. It is the government’s tacit admissio…

…wage awards were inadequate to address the worsening economic hardship confronting Nigerian workers, insisting that the government should increase salaries rather than introduce relief measures that might not be implemented consistently. The TUC also accused the Federal Government of failing to fulfil its 2023 wage awa…

…fully respect the right of the Congress to advocate for improved working conditions for Nigerian workers, and is genuinely trying to address every aspect of it through a structured intervention.” On the national minimum wage, the parties agreed that the Minimum Wage Negotiation Committee would be constituted and commen…

…raised serious doubts about whether a new minimum wage would translate to real gains for Nigerian workersThe NLC is demanding a wage review following the recent fuel price hike and worsening cost of living across the countryQuestions are mounting over compliance with the existing minimum wage among several states and p…

…across the country while awaiting the outcome of the next meeting. The unions called on Nigerian workers and the general public to remain calm, expressing hope that the government would address their demands at the rescheduled meeting. The latest development comes amid continuing concerns over the cost of living, fuel…

The Nigeria Labour Congress has warned that Nigerian workers remain under severe economic pressure despite the increase in the national minimum wage to N70,000, insisting that its two-week ultimatum to the Federal Government over rising petrol prices and fresh wage negotiations remains in force. The NLC president, Joe…

…Day on October 1, among other federally declared holidays throughout the year.For many Nigerian workers, public holidays offer a rare opportunity to rest. Whether in formal employment or the informal sector, most Nigerians work long hours and often manage multiple jobs or side hustles to meet daily expenses. A public h…

…the Federal Government to take immediate action on the worsening cost of living facing Nigerian workers.ASSBIFI says Nigeria’s N70,000 minimum wage is insufficient to cover workers’ basic household needs. Photo Labour Congress HQrejects N70,000 minimum wageActing National President of ASSBIFI, Fanimokun Adesina, said t…

…said the N70,000 national minimum wage was inadequate to guarantee decent living for Nigerian workers. The union described the wage as grossly insufficient to meet workers’ basic needs, saying it “does not take the worker to the bus stop.” ASSBIFI made the declaration in Lagos during its commemoration of the 2026 World…

…would become particularly important where automated content makes commercial promises.Nigerian workers using AI at work face new risksLegit.ng reported that artificial intelligence tools such as ChatGPT, Google Gemini and Claude are rapidly becoming workplace assistants, helping employees draft emails, analyse document…

…workers immediately and ensure the notice reached employees across the country.Nigerian workers set to strike after government fails to act on demands for urgent relief. Photo Sulaimna>The council said the strike was triggered by the Federal Government's failure to respond to demands it submitted in a letter to Preside…

…candidate, Omoyele Sowore, has pledged to introduce a N500,000 monthly minimum wage for Nigerian workers if elected President. Speaking in an interview with The Independent, Sowore equally stated that his administration would provide 24-hour electricity, and make education free and accessible at all levels. The activis…

…to N72,033,764).The disclosure is particularly relevant for the large number of Nigerian workers based in the UAE, as it outlines the financial protection available to them in the event of a serious accident on the job. The figures suggest that the actual payout within that range is not fixed, meaning the specific circ…

…in 2027. “Working People United sees this directive as an affront on the sensibility of Nigerian workers, Nigerian working people, Nigerian citizens and our constitution and rights,” he said. According to him, WoPU considers the directive “a fundamental violation of the constitutional rights of Nigerian workers to free…

By Victor Ahiuma-Young Abuja: Mounting pressure from aggrieved Nigerian workers has compelled the Federal Ministry of Finance to convene an emergency meeting with the leadership of the Joint National Public Service Negotiating Council, JNPSNC, as growing economic hardship continues to fuel nationwide discontent. The Na…

…at the request of the Nigerian Embassy because of concerns about the treatment of Nigerian workers in Kuwait.The ministry noted that Kuwait remains one of the major destinations for African migrant workers, particularly in domestic work, construction and other low-skilled service sectors, adding that concerns over the…

…of Small Scale Industrialists, NASSI, described the proposal as a "Greek gift" to Nigerian workers. In a joint statement issued on Thursday, the employers' groups argued that although the proposal is being presented as a means of improving retirement benefits, it could ultimately hurt workers by weakening businesses an…

The United Kingdom granted 49,498 work visas to Nigerians between 2021 and the first quarter of 2026, the latest official Home Office occupation visa data obtained by Sunday PUNCH shows. The dominant grants went to the Nigerian health and care workers, and it is the second-highest total of any nationality granted UK wo…

…demands: that Obi tender an unreserved, public apology to those hardworking, ordinary Nigerian workers at the airport, voluntarily goes back to the airport and pay the appropriate fine of N25,000 for wrongful parking at the airport for which he used 'influence peddling' to bully his way out on that day. If these demand…

…have been added to the Critical Skills Employment Permit list, giving skilled Nigerian workers greater access to employment and long-term residency opportunities. LithuaniaLithuania overhauled its work permit system with a fully digital application platform to attract foreign talent.The country also replaced sector-spe…

…by its General Secretary, Gbenga Komolafe, FIWON lamented that the vast majority of Nigerian workers in the informal economy remain excluded from essential social security programmes despite their enormous contribution to the nation's economy. According to the organisation, more than 93 per cent of Nigeria's working po…