Nigeria's $49 Minimum Wage Ranks 11th in Africa
A 2026 report reveals stark minimum wage gaps across Africa. Nigeria's $49.18 monthly wage places it 11th among 15 nations, while Mauritius leads with $366. See the full ranking and analysis.
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Trump Offers to Mediate Egypt-Ethiopia Dam Dispute
US President Donald Trump offers to restart mediation between Egypt and Ethiopia over the contentious Nile dam. Will his intervention resolve the long-standing water-sharing crisis? Read the full story.
NECA Begins 2027 Minimum Wage Preparations
NECA Director-General Adewale-Smatt Oyerinde reveals employers have started preparing for the 2027 minimum wage negotiations. He also discusses tax reforms, business survival, and the alcohol sachet ban. Read the full interview.
TUC Calls for Urgent Review of Workers' Allowances
The Trade Union Congress urges Federal and state governments to review workers' allowances to counter inflation. TUC warns economic reforms are causing hardship. Read the full demands.
Ethiopia starts building Africa's biggest $12.7bn airport
Ethiopia has launched construction of a $12.7 billion mega-airport in Bishoftu, designed to handle 110 million passengers annually. The project aims to cement the country's status as Africa's premier aviation hub. Read more about this historic infrastruct
Ajaero: Taxing Minimum Wage is Unfair and Dangerous
NLC President Joe Ajaero demands urgent review of Nigeria's new tax law, calling it regressive. He warns it will impoverish workers and undermine democracy. Read the full story.
TUC Calls for Measures to Ease Workers' Economic Hardship
The Trade Union Congress urges government action to protect workers from inflation and high living costs. Read about their demands for tax reform and wage review.
Akufada MFI Bags Digital Transformation Award at Nexus 2025
Akufada Microfinance has been honoured with the Digital Transformation Pioneer Award at the Nexus 2025 Awards for its bold shift to digital platforms, setting a new benchmark in Ethiopia's financial sector. Discover how they are empowering communities.
Nasarawa Govt Urges Lecturers to Call Off Strike
Nasarawa State Government calls on JUNSTI lecturers to suspend their indefinite strike over minimum wage, promising renewed negotiations. The action disrupts academic resumption.
US Minimum Wage Increases for 8.3M Workers in 2026
Over 8.3 million US workers started 2026 with higher pay as 19 states and several cities raised minimum wages, injecting $5 billion into earnings. Read details.
Labour Unions Demand Wage Review, Security in 2026
NLC President Joe Ajaero and TUC Lagos call for urgent wage review, improved security, and worker unity in 2026. They vow to resist policies that impoverish Nigerians.
NLC to Govt: Review Wages, Fix Security in 2026
NLC President Joe Ajaero calls on Tinubu's government to urgently review wages, strengthen security, and implement pro-people policies in 2026. Organised labour vows to resist anti-people actions.
How the Average Nigerian Makes a Living
Discover how most Nigerians survive through multiple income streams, informal jobs, and creative hustle. Learn about real salaries, from ₦70K minimum wage to MTN's high pay.
Protesters in Osun Demand Resignation Over Insecurity
NLC, NANS, TUC, NASU, and NUJ members in Osun State staged a protest against rising killings and kidnappings, calling on President Tinubu and governors to resign if overwhelmed. Read their demands.
NLC: Nigerian Workers' Crisis Worse Than Civil War
The Nigeria Labour Congress warns that financial insecurity is crippling workers, with real wages declining. Urgent government action is needed to stabilise the economy and protect incomes.
Federal Workers Forum Supports NLC Nationwide Protest
Federal Workers Forum pledges full support for NLC's December 17 protest over insecurity, poor governance, and unpaid wages. They demand settlement of 3-month arrears by year-end.
Ethiopia Leads Africa's Energy Shift with Gas-by-Rail Vision
Ethiopia signs a landmark deal to launch a 73,500km gas-by-rail network, aiming to bring clean energy to 1.2 billion Africans. Read about this ambitious continental transformation.
Eritreans Fear New Ethiopia War, Cite Past Trauma
Eritreans in Asmara fear a new conflict with Ethiopia, recalling the horrors of past wars. Civilians speak of forced conscription and fleeing youth. Read the full report.
Workers Urge Tinubu to Pay N35,000 Wage Arrears
Nigerian federal workers are urging President Tinubu to clear the outstanding three months of the N35,000 wage award, citing the rising cost of living. Read more on the payment delays.
Ethiopia confirms first Marburg virus outbreak
Ethiopia confirms first Marburg virus outbreak in Omo region. WHO and Africa CDC respond with support. Learn symptoms and prevention measures.
Boeing Strike Ends: Workers Accept New Contract
Boeing defense workers in the US have ended a three-month strike, securing a major wage increase. Discover the details of the new agreement and what it means for the aviation industry.
PENGASSAN Strike Threatens Nigeria's Oil Economy
As PENGASSAN oil workers threaten nationwide strike over minimum wage disputes, Nigeria faces potential economic paralysis. Explore the delicate balance between workers' rights and national survival.
NLC, TUC Strike Paralyzes Nigeria - Full State List
Nationwide strike by NLC and TUC disrupts key services across multiple Nigerian states. Banks, airports, and government offices shut down as workers demand living wage.
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