…seized or destroyed are the costs borne by families: money spent on repeated treatment, wages lost to illness, pressure on hospitals and the possibility of permanent injury. For Nigerians, buying medicine or food should not become a gamble with their health. A tablet should offer a genuine chance of recovery; a bottle…

…subsidies without corresponding relief, the floating of the Naira, the assault on real wages; have not been accidental errors. They are the predictable outcomes of a neo-liberal policy framework that prioritises fiscal consolidation and the demands of international creditors over the lives and dignity of Nigerian worke…

…crisis, which has intensified pressure on organised labour to secure higher wages and measures to protect workers’ purchasing power. In July 2024, President Bola Tinubu signed the new national minimum wage law, raising the statutory minimum monthly wage from N30,000 to N70,000 following negotiations between the Federal…

…ease the economic pressure on workers, including reductions in petrol prices, improved wages and the implementation of outstanding welfare agreements. The memorandum also noted the NLC leadership’s concerns about the government’s handling of its demands. Addressing the disagreement, it stated that the NLC leadership “e…

…warned against calling for a new minimum wage Photo >Yusuf acknowledged that higher wages are, in principle, beneficial to workers, arguing that better pay would strengthen their purchasing power. However, he cautioned that the reality on the ground is far more complicated.He noted: PAY ATTENTION: From breaking news to…

…unions’ latest demand for renegotiation signals that labour wants further engagement on wages and the broader economic pressures facing workers. The unions are also pressing for the implementation of agreed tax relief measures and the resolution of outstanding issues involving the Joint Health Sector Unions and the Joi…

…salaries,” he said. He appealed to government officials and the leadership of the wages commission to take workers’ concerns seriously and pursue solutions that would prevent further deterioration in industrial relations. The labour leader nevertheless expressed willingness to participate in the retreat and contribute…

…wage rate.Legit.ng had reported on the list of countries with the highest minimum wages per hour.In a related story, Legit.ng reported that Germany had published its minimum salary requirement for foreigners to be eligible for the EU Blue Card.31 in-demand German jobs available to foreignersMeanwhile, Legit.ng previous…

…technology trainers38. Credit controllers39. Book-keepers, payroll managers and wages clerks40. Box office assistants41. Grants officers42. Mortgage administrators43. Revenue assistants44. Treasury assistants45. Pensions and insurance clerks and assistants46. Welding trades47. Pipe fitters48. Metal working production a…

…fuel even at the fixed rate of N1,350.00. The rising cost of living occasioned by static wages or salaries and inflation has pauperized the middle class, such that they suffer a greater setback in living conditions than the urban poor the government seems concerned about. Most people in the urban areas move around with…

…performance, they should not come at the expense of workers’ rights, job security, fair wages, career development and respect for decent work. “Young workers, who represent the future of the industry, face a number of challenges arising from this transition. These include potential job displacement resulting from autom…

…a general strike for November 11 with the aim of ratcheting up pressure over housing and wages before a snap general election. A chronic housing crisis has dominated Spanish politics since last month’s eviction of Maricarmen Abascal, an 87-year-old Madrid pensioner from her life-long home, which sparked nationwide prot…

…Legit.ng on Instagram!"We demand an end to indecent work. The worker deserves living wages, not the N70,000 stipend that does not take the worker to the bus stop. We demand wages that enhance living standards and social protection that guarantees dignity and after-work survival," he said.Adesina went further, describin…

The Kebbi State Government approved a new minimum wage for over 17,000 teachers following a governor-endorsed White Paper on salary reviewThe Nigeria Union of Teachers chairman announced when teachers would start receiving the new payThe state government also invested heavily in school infrastructure, covering thousand…

…welfare. Acting National President of ASSBIFI, Fanimokun Adesina, said workers deserved wages capable of supporting their families and ensuring a dignified standard of living. “We demand an end to indecent work. The worker deserves living wages, not the N70,000 stipend that does not take the worker to the bus stop. “We…

…offer foreign workers before hiring them over American candidates.US proposes higher wages for H-1B foreign workers. Photo Schwartz, Royce BairImagesUS: What the proposed rule would changeUnder the current system, prevailing wages have been set well below what many American workers actually earn, particularly in entry-…

…through lawful industrial action, and capped his post with the declaration:"No decent wages, no credible elections!"Legit.ng reports that Nigeria's 2027 election cycle is already scheduled. According to INEC's election calendar, the presidential and National Assembly elections are set for January 16, 2027, while govern…

…service.” INEC: We removed INEC staff from civil service salary structure over poor wages- Amupitan

…issues, as well as the 4,075 newly recruited teachers who are yet to receive their wages. Otti gave the directives Monday in Umuahia while addressing teachers at the 2026 World Teachers’ Day celebration, declaring that no teacher below 65 years should remain out of service on account of previous disengagement. The gove…

…from fintech companiesAn analysis of four major banks showed their combined wages rose by 27.49% to N1.05 trillion in 2025PAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit.ng as a preferred source, and our content will appear higher in your Google feed!Legit.ng journalist Dave Ibemere has over a decade of experience in business journalism, wi…

…that they had worked for their employer for about three months without receiving their wages. "They claimed they decided to traffic the child as revenge and to recover the money they said they were owed," Joseph said. However, the employer disputed the allegation, telling NAPTIP that the workers had been paid, with onl…

…and $60,000, equivalent to around ₦60.75 million to ₦81 million, covering fuel, crew wages, landing fees, and aircraft positioning.His preference for private travel comes down to schedule and convenience, as commercial flights involve long check-in queues, the risk of delays, and limited routing options. A chartered je…

…self-congratulatory talk of reform had become an insult to Nigerians whose wages vanish between the filling station and the food market. In a statement issued by Phrank Shaibu, Director of Strategic Communications of the ADC Presidential Campaign Council, Atiku said Tinubu’s reckless removal of the petrol subsidy sent…

…of the Nigeria Customs Service pledged to donate four per cent of their annual wages to fund a Corporate Social Responsibility initiative. The medium reported that the Comptroller-General of the NCS, Adewale Adeniyi, who announced the initiative while speaking at the launch of the initiative tagged “Customs Care,” note…

…living minimum wage because Nigerian workers cannot continue receiving starvation wages while senators, governors and political appointees consume millions every month. “We will deliver 24-hour electricity because no serious industrial economy can operate permanently on generators. Education will be free and accessible…