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Dasuki: Sokoto Can Afford ₦150,000 Minimum Wage – A Rejoinder

Global UpfrontMay 13, 2026May 13, 20260

By Usman Sani “Don’t use time and words carelessly, neither can be retrieved.” – LeCrae Governor Ahmad Aliyu of Sokoto has shown remarkable restraint. Otherwise,

Nigeria: Senate Mulls Fresh Salary Package For Military Personnel

Global UpfrontOct 22, 2025October 22, 20250

– Says present structure not in line with economic realities Barring last-minute amendment of its Order Paper, the Senate will today Wednesday debate a motion

Why Protesting Soldiers’ Entitlements Should Be Paid

Global UpfrontOct 3, 2025October 3, 20251

By The Guardian Editorial Board, October 3, 2025 There are several compelling reasons why the demands of protesting retired soldiers in Nigeria should be met.

Defence Headquarters: Why Protesting Retired Soldiers Are Not Entitled To Their Demands, Says They Are Wrong

Global UpfrontSep 4, 2025September 4, 20250

The Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) on Thursday said retired soldiers who have been protesting in Abuja over their pensions are wrong and are not

FG Begins Payment of N44,000 Minimum Wage Arrears To Ex-NYSC Members

Global UpfrontJun 3, 2025June 3, 20250

The Federal Government has commenced the payment of N44,000 minimum wage arrears to former members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC). The commencement of

N70,000 Minimum Wage? Let’s Talk About Real Value, Not Hollow Victories

Global UpfrontMay 2, 2025May 2, 20250

By Abidemi Adebamiwa On Workers’ Day, Minister of Labour and Employment, Muhammadu Dingyadi, proudly declared that “no government has ever raised the take-home pay of

Gov. Namadi Suspends Aide Over Alleged “Pre-marture Unauthorized Comments” On Minimum Wage,

Global UpfrontOct 12, 2024October 12, 20240

By Mohammed Abubakar, Dutse Governor Umar Namadi of Jigawa State has slammed a two week suspension on his Special Adviser on Salary and Pension, Ado

NLC, TUC Leaders Explain Acceptance Of N70,000 Minimum Wage

Global UpfrontJul 18, 2024July 18, 20240

The President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Comrade Joe Ajaero, and that of the Trade Union Congress (TUC), Comrade Festus Osifo, on Thursday explained

Enough Of The Rigmarole On The Minimum Wage, Daily Trust Editorial of Tuesday July 2, 2024

Global UpfrontJul 2, 2024July 2, 20240

At the meeting of the Federal Executive Council last week, the council stepped down the memo on the new minimum wage arising from the submission

FG Makes U-turn, Offers To Raise Minimum Wage Above N60,000 As NLC/TUC Considers Calling Off Strike, Revert To Organs For Approval

Global UpfrontJun 4, 2024June 4, 20240

The Federal Government has said it is ready to pay higher than N60,000 as minimum wage, urging organized labour to take the offer and the