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Nigeria's TUC rejects N70,000 wage award, demands N300,000 salary
The Trade Union Congress (TUC) of Nigeria has rejected a proposed N70,000 monthly transport allowance from the Federal Government, characterizing the measure as an unsustainable temporary palliative. Instead, the union is demanding an immediate permanent salary increase, proposing that the minimum monthly salary for the lowest-paid federal workers be raised from N70,000 to N300,000.
In a statement issued by President-General Festus Osifo and Secretary-General Nuhu Toro, the TUC argued that the government does not need to conclude national minimum wage negotiations before implementing pay raises, noting there is no legal maximum wage. The union also called for the full implementation of outstanding agreements with the Joint Health Sector Unions (JOHESU) regarding health worker salary adjustments.
The TUC expressed distrust in temporary awards, citing the incomplete implementation of a wage award agreed upon in October 2023. Meanwhile, the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) is also engaged in negotiations with the government regarding petrol prices, tax relief, and the commencement of new minimum wage talks. The outcome of these discussions is expected to determine whether organized labor will proceed with nationwide industrial action.
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Chris Onyeka · Federal Government of Nigeria · Festus Osifo · Gbenga Olowoyo · Joint Health Sector Unions · Nigeria · Nigeria Labour Congress · Trade Union Congress · Trade Union Congress of Nigeria
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- [● 3 SOURCES] The NLC expects the government to present concrete proposals rather than reopening previous discussions. dailyreport.ng
- [● 3 SOURCES] A previous negotiation meeting held on October 22 ended without an agreement. dailyreport.ng
- [● 4 SOURCES] Unions are seeking immediate wage awards and tax relief for workers. dailyreport.ng · osundefender.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] The Federal Government and organized labor are resuming negotiations on Tuesday, October 27, 2026. dailyreport.ng · osundefender.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] The Federal Parastatals and Private Sector Pensioners Association of Nigeria is requesting N75,000 in outstanding fuel-subsidy palliatives for retirees. dailyreport.ng · osundefender.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] Labor is demanding the commencement of negotiations for a new national minimum wage. dailyreport.ng · osundefender.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] Labor unions are demanding petrol prices be reduced to 2024 levels. dailyreport.ng · osundefender.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The Federal Government agreed to provide workers with N70,000 monthly transport support for six months starting in November 2026. promptnewsonline.com · dailytrust.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Organised labour is maintaining a demand for a N500,000 minimum wage. promptnewsonline.com
- [● 12 SOURCES] The TUC proposed raising the minimum monthly salary from N70,000 to N300,000. ait.live · www.parrotnewspaper.com · ekohotblog.com · platinumpost.news · tgnews.com.ng · +7 more
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The NLC is maintaining a demand for a N500,000 minimum wage. promptnewsonline.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Negotiations between the Federal Government and organized labor resumed on Tuesday, October 27, 2026. dailyreport.ng · osundefender.com