Governors consider N100,000 minimum wage amid soaring living expenses, NLC demands higher pay

Legit | 01-06-2026 04:18am |

Governors in Nigeria have proposed a minimum wage of N100,000 in response to the increasing cost of living. However, the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has rejected this proposal, arguing that Nigerian workers require a monthly salary of N1 million to adequately cope with inflation and the rising expenses associated with daily living. The NLC's stance highlights the growing concerns over economic pressures faced by the workforce in the country.

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