New minimum wage in nigeria 2018
As of 2018, the minimum wage in Nigeria was N18,000 (approximately $49 USD) per month. This was the minimum wage set by the Federal Government of Nigeria in 2011, and it was still in effect as of 2018.
However, in 2018, the Nigerian government announced plans to increase the minimum wage to N30,000 (approximately $82 USD) per month. The new minimum wage was approved by the National Assembly in April 2019, and it came into effect on April 18, 2019.
Here is a breakdown of the minimum wage in Nigeria from 2011 to 2019:
- 2011: N18,000 (approximately $49 USD) per month
- 2018: N18,000 (approximately $49 USD) per month (still in effect)
- 2019: N30,000 (approximately $82 USD) per month (new minimum wage)
It's worth noting that the minimum wage in Nigeria is set by the federal government, and it applies to all federal employees and employees of federal establishments. However, some states in Nigeria have their own minimum wage laws, which may be higher than the federal minimum wage.