Category: Wages and Minimum wage

Federal Workers Demand N300,000 Minimum Wage, N1.5m Salary Cap From Tinubu

September 3, 2026September 3, 2026 Rextun boss No Comments

The Federal Workers Forum (FWF) has formally asked President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the National Assembly to urgently review the salaries of federal civil servants, proposing that the minimum wage be raised from the current N70,000 to N300,000. The demand was contained in a letter dated September 2, 2026, and signed by the forum’s National…

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NLC Declares N70,000 Minimum Wage Unsustainable, Rallies Workers for Fresh Pay Fight

July 28, 2026July 28, 2026 Rextun boss No Comments

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has called on its affiliates and workers across the country to prepare for a fresh campaign for a new national minimum wage, insisting that the current ₦70,000 benchmark no longer reflects the country’s economic realities. NLC President, Joe Ajaero, made the call on Monday while declaring open the 2026 NLC…

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FG Signals Imminent Increase of N70,000 Minimum Wage Amid Rising Cost of Living

June 26, 2026June 26, 2026 Rextun boss No Comments

The Federal Government has indicated that it is preparing to review Nigeria’s national minimum wage, acknowledging that the current N70,000 benchmark no longer adequately reflects the country’s prevailing economic realities. The disclosure was made by the Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, during the Good Governance Summit 2026 held in Abuja. He stated…

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FG Approves Allowance Increase, New Welfare Packages for Civil Servants Nationwide

April 24, 2026April 24, 2026 Rextun boss No Comments

The Federal Government has announced a comprehensive overhaul of allowances and welfare packages for civil servants, introducing significant financial benefits aimed at improving morale, productivity, and overall wellbeing across Nigeria’s public service. The reforms were unveiled in Abuja by the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Didi Walson-Jack, following approval by the Federal…

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ASUU Issues Four-Day Ultimatum to FG Over New Salary Structure for Lecturers

March 27, 2026March 27, 2026 Rextun boss No Comments

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has issued a four-day ultimatum to the Federal Government of Nigeria, demanding the immediate implementation of a newly approved salary structure for university lecturers across the country. The directive was announced by ASUU President, Christopher Piwuna, during a public lecture held at Sa’adu Zungur University in Bauchi State…

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Nigerian Labour Pushes for N154,000 Minimum Wage Amid Rising Living Costs

March 18, 2026March 18, 2026 Rextun boss No Comments

Organised labour in Nigeria has demanded a new national minimum wage of ₦154,000 for public sector workers, citing worsening economic hardship and declining purchasing power across the country. The demand was put forward by the National Public Service Negotiating Council (NPSNC), which represents key labour unions in the public service. In a formal communication addressed…

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