Minimum wage nigeria latest news

Here are the latest news and updates on the minimum wage in Nigeria:

Latest Development:

On April 18, 2022, the Nigerian government announced that it has agreed to pay the new minimum wage of N30,000 (approximately $77) to federal civil servants, effective from April 18, 2022.
The agreement was reached after a meeting between the government and the leadership of the Trade Union Congress (TUC) and the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC).

Background:

In 2019, the Nigerian government increased the minimum wage from N18,000 (approximately $47) to N30,000 (approximately $77) after a long-standing demand by workers and labor unions.
The new minimum wage was signed into law by President Muhammadu Buhari on April 18, 2019.
However, the implementation of the new minimum wage has been slow, with many states and local governments failing to pay the new wage to their workers.

Current Situation:

As of April 2022, only a few states and local governments have implemented the new minimum wage, while many others are still paying the old minimum wage of N18,000 (approximately $47).
The NLC and TUC have been protesting the non-payment of the new minimum wage, demanding that the government ensure that all workers receive the new wage.
The government has promised to ensure that all workers receive the new minimum wage, but the process has been slow due to various challenges, including funding and bureaucratic hurdles.

Recent News:

On March 15, 2022, the NLC and TUC issued a 14-day ultimatum to the government to implement the new minimum wage, threatening to embark on a nationwide strike if the demand was not met.
On April 12, 2022, the government announced that it had reached an agreement with the labor unions to pay the new minimum wage, effective from April 18, 2022.
On April 18, 2022, the government officially implemented the new minimum wage, with federal civil servants receiving the new wage.

Key Quotes:

"We are pleased to announce that we have reached an agreement with the government to pay the new minimum wage of N30,000 to federal civil servants, effective from April 18, 2022." - Ayuba Wabba, President of the NLC
"We are committed to ensuring that all workers receive the new minimum wage, and we will work with the labor unions to ensure a smooth implementation process." - Chris Ngige, Minister of Labour and Employment

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