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NIGERIA WORKERS
The Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) has rejected the Federal Government’s N70,000 transportation allowance for workers for six months, demanding an immediate salary increase and full implementation of the agreement with the Joint Health Sector Unions (JOHESU).
The Federal Government has approved a N70,000 monthly transport allowance for public servants for six months, beginning in November, to cushion the impact of rising living costs faced by workers.
The Nigeria Labour Force Survey published by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) reports that only 26.3% of Nigerian workers have a pension plan and health insurance in 2023.
The House of Representatives has raised alarms over the insufficient minimum wage for workers in the nation, stating that a monthly salary below N100,000 is not livable for any worker in the country.