Nigeria Labour Congress Criticizes ₦70,000 Minimum Wage, Calls for Living Wage Discussions
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has expressed dissatisfaction with the recently implemented ₦70,000 minimum wage, stating that it has not significantly improved workers’ welfare. In a statement released on May 1, 2025, the NLC emphasized that the current wage does not adequately address the rising cost of living and inflation rates, which have severely impacted