Nigeria labour news

Here are some recent news updates on labor-related issues in Nigeria:

  1. Minimum Wage Increase: The Nigerian government has increased the minimum wage from N18,000 to N30,000 per month, effective from April 2020. This decision was made after a long-standing dispute between the government and labor unions.
  2. Strike Action: The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has been on strike since March 2020, demanding better working conditions, improved funding for universities, and the implementation of the 2009 agreement on salary and allowances. The strike has affected over 1.5 million students across the country.
  3. Lagos State Labour Laws: The Lagos State Government has passed a new law to regulate the employment of workers in the state. The law, which came into effect in January 2020, requires employers to register their employees with the Lagos State Employment Trust Fund and to provide a minimum of 10 days' notice before terminating an employee's contract.
  4. Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) Demands: The NLC has called for the implementation of the new minimum wage, the payment of outstanding salaries and allowances, and the improvement of working conditions for workers in the country.
  5. Industrial Court Ruling: The National Industrial Court has ruled in favor of the NLC, ordering the Federal Government to pay outstanding salaries and allowances to workers in the country. The court also ordered the government to implement the new minimum wage.
  6. Labour Disputes: There have been several labour disputes in Nigeria in recent months, including a dispute between the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) and the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) over the payment of outstanding allowances.
  7. Job Creation: The Nigerian government has launched several initiatives to create jobs and stimulate economic growth, including the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) and the N-Power program.
  8. Labour Productivity: The Nigerian Labour Productivity Index has been declining in recent years, with the country ranking 124th out of 144 countries in terms of labour productivity, according to the International Labour Organization (ILO).
  9. Social Security: The Nigerian government has launched a social security program to provide financial assistance to vulnerable groups, including the elderly, people with disabilities, and orphans.
  10. Labour Laws: The Nigerian government has been working to strengthen labour laws and regulations to protect the rights of workers and promote fair labour practices.

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