NLC Secures ₦70,000 Wage Award for Workers in 2026

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) announced on Tuesday that it reached an agreement with the Federal Government regarding a ₦70,000 wage award for workers, set to take effect in November 2026 and lasting for six months. This initiative aims to alleviate the financial strain on workers due to rising living costs.

The agreement was reached during a reconciliation meeting in Abuja, where the government also approved the payment of peculiar allowances starting from 1 May 2026, with outstanding arrears to be paid in three equal monthly installments beginning in November 2026. Other resolutions included the formation of a Minimum Wage Negotiation Committee and the payment of 19 months’ arrears of allowances owed to health workers within three months, starting in December 2026.

The National Salaries, Incomes and Wages Commission (NSIWC) committed to updating the cost implications of the Consolidated Health Salary Structure (CONHESS) within three weeks. The agreement was signed by Tanimu Yakubu and Dr Garba Abdul S.U. for the Federal Government, and Comrade Joe Ajaero and Comrade Olowoye Gbenga for organized labor, with Dr Muhammad Dingyadi also signing the communiqué.