Nigeria’s Minimum Wage Reality in 2026 On July 18, 2024, President Bola Tinubu signed a new national minimum wage of ₦70,000 into law after negotiations with the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC). One key reform: the wage review cycle was
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Trade Union Congress (TUC), and the Nigerian government have reached an agreement on a new minimum wage of ₦70,000 (about US$43) per month. This decision comes after long and difficult negotiations driven by rising inflation and a weakening currency. The Agreement After months of discussions, the NLC, TUC, and the […]









