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28/10/2026

Workers are due to receive N70,000 monthly transport support from November as government and labour begin immediate minimum wage negotiations.

27/10/2026

27/10/2026

PRESS RELEASE

FG, NLC REACH AGREEMENT AT CONCILIATION MEETING

The Federal Government and the leadership of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) have reached far-reaching resolutions at the conciliation meetings convened by the Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment.

The meetings, held on 22nd and 27th October, 2026 at the Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment, Abuja, were sequel to the communique issued at the end of the Joint meeting of the Central Working Committee (CWC) and National Executive Council (NEC) of the NLC.

The meeting was chaired by the Honourable Minister of Labour and Employment, Dr. Muhammad Maigari Dingyadi, CON, with representatives of the Federal Government in attendance, while the NLC delegation was led by its President, Comrade Joe Ajaero.

After extensive deliberations on the issues raised, the meeting resolved as follows:

1. National Minimum Wage: It was agreed that the Minimum Wage Negotiation Committee would be constituted and commence meeting immediately. However, there is a disagreement on the effective date of implementation.

2. Reduction in Petroleum Pump Price and Palliatives:
i. Federal Government will pay a transport intervention of Seventy Thousand Naira (N70,000) across all levels for a period of six (6) months, commencing from November 2026.
ii. Peculiar Allowance has been approved by the Federal Government with effect from 1st May, 2026. Payment of arrears will commence in November 2026 in three equal monthly instalments.
iii. Nineteen (19) months arrears of allowances for health workers will be redeemed within three (3) months with effect from December 2026.

3. Tax Relief for Workers: As tax is a statutory matter, the issue of tax relief for workers will be taken to the National Executive Council (NEC).

4. Hazard Allowance for Agricultural Workers: The Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security has submitted the list of beneficiaries and cost implications to the National Salaries, Incomes and Wages Commission (NSIWC) for verification. Verification is expected to be completed within two weeks, after which the template for implementation will be issued by NSIWC.

5. CONHESS Adjustment: The NSIWC promised to complete the update of the cost implication within three (3) weeks to enable the Presidential Committee on Salaries to take a decision on the CONHESS adjustment.

The meeting also urged State and Local Governments to key into the intervention process, while unions were enjoined to push for its implementation at their respective levels.

Both parties agreed to reconvene after one month to appraise the level of implementation of the resolutions.

The meeting had in attendance the DG Budget, Mr. Tanimu Yakubu; Permanent Secretary, Service Welfare Office, OHCSF, Dr. Garba Abdul S.U.; Honourable Minister of Labour and Employment, Dr. Muhammad Maigari Dingyadi, CON; NLC President, Comrade Joe Ajaero; and National Secretary, JNPSNC, Comrade Olowoyo Gbenga.

Annah Daniel
Head Press and Public Relations
27/10/2026

27/10/2026

MINISTRY OF INTERIOR

PRESS RELEASE

27th October, 2026

FG RECEIVES REPORT ON DEATHS OF 33 DETAINEES IN NSCDC CUSTODY, ORDERS REFORMS

The Federal Government has received the report of the Independent Investigative Committee set up to investigate the deaths of detainees in the custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Niger State.

The Honourable Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, received the report on Tuesday 27, 2026 at the Ministry of Interior, Abuja, from the Committee chaired by Mr Jonathan Kure (RTD.) Deputy Director General, Department of State Services.

The Committee confirmed 33 deaths, including 14 minors, and identified 41 survivors. It attributed the deaths to severe overcrowding, poor ventilation, extreme heat and dehydration, as well as the failure of officers to respond to repeated distress calls from detainees. The report also identified unlawful detention practices, poor supervision and serious lapses in the handling of the incident.

Describing the incident as tragic and deeply regrettable, Dr. Tunji-Ojo said the Federal Government was determined to secure justice for the deceased and their families.

“No officer found culpable will be shielded, regardless of rank or position,” he said. “Those officers who concealed or attempted to destroy evidence must be suspended immediately, pending further investigation. You cannot destroy evidence”.

The Minister stated that the report would be forwarded to the Office of the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice for further judicial action, while the Ministry would carefully review it and act on its recommendations.

He assured Nigerians that the Federal Government would implement far-reaching reforms within the NSCDC, including improved detention facilities, stronger oversight, better training and stricter accountability measures to prevent a recurrence.

The Committee recommended the dismissal and prosecution of officers found responsible, where appropriate. It also recommended compensation of ₦1.4bn to the families of the victims, educational support for dependents of the deceased, medical and psychological support for survivors and affected families, and a formal government apology. The Federal Government will study these recommendations and announce its decisions.

The Minister said: “Mr. President has always said that every life is important, and no Nigerian life is more important than another. This is a President who has built his reputation on accountability. Renewed Hope is about accountability. Justice must not only be done, but must be seen to have been done. That is what this government stands for.”

Dr. Tunji-Ojo thanked President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, for his leadership and his commitment to justice. He also commended the Committee members for their dedication and a job well done, and assured the families of the deceased that the Government would not abandon them.

E-Signed
Mrs Mary Ali, anipr
Head of Press and Public Relations
Ministry of Interior

27/10/2026

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FG SEEKS NASS APPROVAL FOR 2026-2027 SUPPLEMENTARY BORROWING PLAN

President Bola Tinubu has written to the Senate seeking approval for the 2026-2027 supplementary external borrowing plan amounting to 20.5 billion dollars and 1.45 billion euros.

The President said the plan is aimed at funding critical infrastructure, agriculture, education and other key sectors of the economy.

Similarly , the President has also transmitted to the Senate, the Transfer of Convicted Offenders, Enactment and Enforcement, Amendment Bill, 2026, for consideration.

The legal framework seeks to strenghten and enhance cooperation on administration of criminal justice system.

27/10/2026

Niger Governor Mohammed Bago says the state will mobilise two million votes for Tinubu in 2027, citing grassroots mobilisation and government performance.

27/10/2026

JUST IN : MINIMUM WAGE NOW… WITH VALUE

President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Comrade Joe Ajaero, delivering his opening remarks at Rockview Hotel, Abuja, during the launch of the Investigative Research on Minimum Wage and Pension Payment Compliance in Nigeria.

At the heart of his message was a powerful demand: “Minimum Wage Now… With Value!”

The message underscores the urgent need to move beyond the mere announcement and implementation of minimum wage to ensuring that wages translate into real purchasing power and a decent standard of living for Nigerian workers.

For the NLC, minimum wage compliance must go hand in hand with timely payment, respect for workers’ rights, and effective enforcement across all tiers of government and the private sector. Equally important is the prompt and full payment of pensions to retirees who have served the nation.

As the cost of living continues to put pressure on workers and pensioners, the call is clear: wages must have value, pensions must be paid, and the law must be obeyed.

A minimum wage that cannot meet basic needs is not enough. Nigerian workers deserve a living wage with real value, while pensioners deserve dignity, security, and their entitlements without delay.