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2024 - 7 - 18

Exciting News: Tinubu Approves N70,000 Minimum Wage for Nigerian Workers!

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President Tinubu has given the green light to a new minimum wage of N70,000 for Nigerian workers, promising a review every three years. Get the scoop here!

President Bola Tinubu has made a groundbreaking decision by approving a new minimum wage of N70,000 for Nigerian workers during a recent meeting with Labour leaders in Abuja. The move, welcomed by many, signifies a significant increase and a step towards improving the livelihoods of workers in the country. The agreement reached between the government and Labour leaders highlights a positive development in the quest for better working conditions and fair compensation for Nigerian workers.

As the news of the approved N70,000 minimum wage spreads, there is a sense of optimism among workers who have long awaited an increase in their monthly earnings. The decision by President Tinubu to review the minimum wage every three years demonstrates a commitment to ensuring that wages remain in line with the country's economic growth and inflation rates. This proactive approach is aimed at providing stability and financial security for workers in the ever-changing economic landscape of Nigeria.

In a bid to address the challenges faced by workers due to rising living costs, the government's approval of the N70,000 minimum wage is seen as a proactive step towards alleviating financial burdens. The collective efforts of the organised labour unions, including the Nigeria Labour Congress and the Trade Union Congress, have played a crucial role in advocating for better wages and working conditions for Nigerian workers.

In conclusion, the approval of the N70,000 minimum wage by President Tinubu marks a significant milestone in the labor sector of Nigeria. The decision reflects a positive shift towards prioritizing the well-being and financial stability of workers in the country. With the promise of regular reviews, this move sets a precedent for ensuring fair compensation and improved standards of living for Nigerian workers in the years to come.

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BREAKING: Tinubu approves N70,000 minimum wage (The Punch)

President Bola Tinubu has approved N70,000 as the new minimum wage for Nigerian workers with a promise to review every three years.

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Di Nigerian leader announce di decision for di meeting e hold wit leaders of di organised labour unions – di Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and di Trade ...

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Minimum Wage: Tinubu agrees to pay N70,000 (Vanguard)

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BREAKING: Tinubu approves 70000 minimum wage for workers ... (Nairametrics)

President Bola Tinubu has approved a N70,000 minimum wage for Nigerian workers with a promise to review the national minimum wage law every three years.

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Nigerian president to hike minimum wage as living costs rise (FRANCE 24)

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Labour leaders: We accepted N70k minimum wage after three-year ... (TheCable)

The leaders of the organised labour said they accepted N70,000 as the new minimum wage after President Bola Tinubu pledged to review it every three years.

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Tinubu approves N70,000 minimum wage for Nigerian workers (Premium Times)

The new minimum wage was agreed on during a meeting between President Tinubu and the labour leaders on Thursday in Abuja.

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Why we accepted N70,000 minimum wage - NLC (The Punch)

Nigeria Labour Congress gave reasons why the Organized Labour accepted the proposal of N70,000 minimum wage from the President, Bola Tinubu.

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Tinubu approves N70,000 minimum wage (TheCable)

Tinubu announced the minimum wage during a meeting with leaders of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC) at the presidential villa on ...

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Minimum Wage: Tinubu Meets Labour Leaders At Presidential Villa ... (Arise News)

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After about six months of intense agitations and negotiation, the federal government and members of the organised labour on Thursday...

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UPDATED: Tinubu approves N70,000 minimum wage for Nigerian ... (Premium Times)

The new minimum wage was agreed on during a meeting between President Tinubu and the labour leaders on Thursday in Abuja.

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Breaking: President Tinubu endorses ₦70000 ($43) minimum wage (TechCabal)

Nigeria's President Tinubu has endorsed a proposal to more than double the minimum wage from ₦33000 to ₦70000.

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Labour: We're Accepting N70,000 Minimum Wage with Mixed ... (Arise News)

Idris told reporters that both the federal government and organized labour settled for N70,000 as minimum wage for the least paid Nigerian worker. He also said ...

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Minimum wage: NASS gets bill Tuesday as Tinubu, Labour agree on ... (The Punch)

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Nigeria's unions, government agree new wage deal, averting strike (Reuters)

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Fubara denies promising to pay N80,000 minimum wage (The Punch)

Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has denied proposing to pay a minimum wage of N80,000 to workers in the state and local government areas.

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Rivers govt denies approving N80,000 minimum wage (Daily Post Nigeria)

Rivers State Government has debunked news that the state government approved N80,000 as the minimum wage. In a statement by the Chief Press Secretary to.

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Fubara Denies Promising ₦80000 Minimum Wage (CHANNELS TELEVISION)

The denial came following reports circulating online, that the governor had promised to pay the said sum. By Joshua Ogbologugo. Updated July 19, 2024 ...

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I never promised to pay N80,000 as minimum wage – Fubara (Vanguard)

The Rivers State Government has distanced the governor of the state, Sir Siminialayi Fubara, from the reported proposal of N80,000 as .

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Nigeria more than doubles the minimum wage for government ... (ABC News)

Public sector workers in Nigeria on the minimum wage will see their salaries double after the government reached an agreement on Thursday with labor unions ...

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Nigeria more than doubles the minimum wage for government ... (ABC News)

Public sector workers in Nigeria on the minimum wage will see their salaries double after the government reached an agreement on Thursday with labor unions ...

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Minimum Wage: N70,000 Not Enough But A Great Start — BudgIT ... (CHANNELS TELEVISION)

Labour unions and the Federal Government had reached the agreement on Thursday after months of deliberations and strikes. By Emmanuel Egobiambu.

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Nigeria government and labor unions agree on monthly minimum ... (JURIST)

Nigerian Minister of Information Mohammed Idris announced on Thursday that the Nigerian government and main labor unions have agreed on a new monthly ...

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Manufacturers list conditions for implementation of N70k minimum ... (Nairametrics)

The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) has asked the federal government to address the concerns raised by the organised private sector during the ...

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Acceptance of N70,000 minimum wage act of solidarity - NLC (The Punch)

The NLC on Friday night said its acceptance of the N70,000 minimum wage proposed by President Bola Tinubu was an act of solidarity.

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Nigeria doubles minimum wage for Government workers after strikes ... (Africanews English)

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