The FCT chapter of the Association of Local Government of Nigeria (ALGON) has called on striking workers to resume duty in the interest of the territory. The Chairman of the association, Mr Danladi Chiya, made the call at a news conference on Tuesday in Abuja. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that workers under…
Kano State Government said it has uncovered irregularities on its payroll involving 240 employees receiving double payments and 217 others having the same Bank Verification Number (BVN). Dr Sulaiman Sani, Special Adviser to the Governor on Civil Service Matters and Chairman of the State Coordinating Committee, disclosed this at a press briefing in Kano on…
Federal workers in Cross River have shunned the proposed nationwide indefinite protest organised by the Federal Workers Forum. According to the forum’s National Coordinator, Mr Andrew Emelieze, the protest, billed to commence on Tuesday, was to press home the demands of the workers in the nation. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) recalls that the…
The Civil Society Organization under the umbrella of the Coalition of Zamfara Youths has criticised Governor Dauda Lawal for removing 2,363 workers from the state’s payroll, describing the action as unjust and detrimental to security in the region, described the move, calling it “the height of wickedness” and arguing that it would worsen insecurity in…
Bayelsa Government has commended the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC) in the state for their collaboration in pursuing the welfare of workers. Bayelsa Deputy Governor, Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo made the commendation during a meeting with the state’s National Minimum Wage Committee, representatives of NLC, TUC and the Joint Negotiating Council (JNC) on…
President Bola Tinubu has approved an increase in the retirement age for doctors and other healthcare workers from 60 to 65 years. Dr Mannir Bature, National Publicity Secretary, Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), made the disclosure in a statement on Wednesday in Lagos. Bature said the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Pate,…
The Lao Government has instructed businesses and service providers to pay a higher support allowance to low-wage workers so they can cope with the rising cost of living. Laos’ Ministry of Labour and Social Welfare issued a notice, effective on Oct. 1, urging employers in business and service units to pay a minimum monthly wage…
