Minimum wage nigeria news

Here are some recent news articles 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. (Source: Vanguard News)
• The Federal Government has also directed all states and local governments to pay the new minimum wage to their workers, starting from April 18, 2022. (Source: Premium Times)

Background:

• In April 2020, the Nigerian government increased the minimum wage from N18,000 to N30,000, following a long-standing demand by workers and labor unions. (Source: The Guardian)
• The new minimum wage was signed into law by President Muhammadu Buhari on April 18, 2020, after a protracted negotiation between the government and labor unions. (Source: Leadership Newspaper)

Challenges:

• Despite the increase, many workers in Nigeria still struggle to make ends meet, with many earning below the poverty line. (Source: The Cable)
• Some states and local governments have been slow to implement the new minimum wage, citing financial constraints. (Source: Punch Newspaper)
• The Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) has threatened to embark on a nationwide strike if the government fails to implement the new minimum wage. (Source: Daily Trust)

Other News:

• The Nigerian government has also introduced a new national minimum wage policy, which aims to ensure that all workers in the country earn a living wage. (Source: This Day Live)
• The policy includes provisions for the review of the minimum wage every five years, as well as the establishment of a national minimum wage committee to oversee the implementation of the policy. (Source: The Nation Newspaper)

I hope this information is helpful!