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NLC’s Ajaero Insists On Minimum Wage Increase, Says States Pay Above ₦70,000
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· October 9, 2026
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Key points Its president, Joe Ajaero, notes that some state governments are now paying above ₦70,000, despite initially claiming they could not afford higher wages. The current minimum wage of ₦70,000 was signed into law by President Bola Tinubu.
The Nigeria Labour Congress is seeking a review of the minimum wage. Its president, Joe Ajaero, notes that some state governments are now paying above ₦70,000, despite initially claiming they could not afford higher wages.
The current minimum wage of ₦70,000 was signed into law by President Bola Tinubu. Ajaero had accepted this amount partly due to concerns about the financial capacity of state governments.
Further details about the minimum wage review and the labour congress's position are available from the organization's president, who recently spoke on the matter.
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Category: News Published: October 9, 2026 Source: Channels Television Reading time: 1 min
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