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PDP will pay better minimum wage if return to power-Sheriff

Daily Dispatch May 1, 2017

The National Chairman of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Sen. Ali Modu Sheriff, said the party would pay reasonable minimum wage to workers if it returned to power in 2019. In a statement signed by his deputy, Dr Cairo Ojougboh, on Monday in Abuja, Sherriff congratulated the workers on the 2017

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I inherited N14.5bn outstanding gratuities- Gov. Abubakar

Daily Dispatch May 1, 2017

As organised labour in the country joins its counterparts around the world to celebrate this year’s May Day, the Bauchi State government has disclosed that it inherited the sum of N14.5 billion outstanding gratuities from the previous administration. The state Governor, Mohammed Abubakar, who stated this on Monday during the celebration of workers day at […]

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May Day: Amosun Pardons Dismissed Workers, Pay Withheld Salary

Daily Dispatch May 1, 2017

Ogun State Governor,Senator Ibikunle Amosun has announced the pardon of three out of the remaining four workers earlier dismissed for acts that were in flagrant disregard of the civil service rules. He made the announcement in his address at an elaborate ceremony to mark the Day, on Monday held at Moshood Abiola International Stadium,in Abeokuta. […]

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Ekweremadu reitrated call for N50, 000 minimum wage

Daily Dispatch May 1, 2017

The Deputy President of the Senate, Ike Ekweremadu, has reiterated his call for the implementation of N50,000 minimum wage for Nigerian workers. Ekweremadu stated this in his goodwill message to workers on May Day. He said the current N18,000 minimum wage was no longer realistic, given the hyperinflation in the country, which he said had […]

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May Day: Workers Demand For Minimum Wage Increase Legitimate, Says NLC

Daily Dispatch May 1, 2017

The Nigeria Labour Congress has defended the demand by workers for the increase of the minimum wage, saying it is modest and backed by law. NLC President, Mr. Ayuba Wabba, said this in an exclusive interview with Channels Television to mark the May Day celebrations. He said, “By law and practice, and through a collective […]

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May Day: Angry Workers Disrupt Labour Minister’s Speech

Daily Dispatch May 1, 2017

A mild drama ensued in Abuja on Monday as angry workers refused to allow the Minister of Labour, Dr. Chris Ngige, address them. The incident occurred at the Eagles Square where workers in the Federal Capital Territory gathered for the Workers’ Day celebrations. The event had gone on peacefully until Dr. Ngige began his address […]