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president of nigeria, Ahmed Tinububall The brand new minimal wage invoice is formally signed into legislation. It follows months of intensive discussions between the federal authorities, unions and the non-public sector. Earlier this month, the President authorized a minimal wage of £70,000 for Nigerian staff at a gathering with the management of the Nigeria Labor Congress (NLC) and Commerce Union Congress (TUC).
The settlement was signed at a gathering of the Federal Govt Council (FEC) on the State Home, Abuja in the present day, after the Nationwide Meeting handed the £70,000 minimal wage invoice.
The brand new minimal wage replaces the earlier £30,000. In June, unions went on strike to protest an settlement over a brand new minimal wage and a current improve in electrical energy costs. After a couple of days, the strike was suspended to permit for uninterrupted negotiations with the federal government.
Initially, the union demanded a minimal wage of £494,000, however after in depth negotiations the demand was lowered to £250,000. The federal authorities subsequently proposed a grant of £62,000 earlier than finalizing the not too long ago authorized £70,000.
Particular Advisor to the President for Data and Technique acknowledged, Expensive OnanugaThe brand new minimal wage legislation commits to reviewing the nationwide minimal wage each three years.
