So This Happened (EP 408) reviews: Fresh minimum wage talks gather momentum

Fresh discussions over Nigeria’s minimum wage have emerged after government officials and labour leaders signalled that the current ₦70,000 benchmark may no longer reflect the country’s rising cost of living. N11.3tn petrol bill hits Nigerians in seven months Workers demand N300,000 minimum wage 2027 polls won’t derail constitutional amendment, Senate assures
The renewed debate has shifted beyond salary figures, with many Nigerians asking whether higher wages alone can improve living standards if inflation, transport fares, rent, and food prices continue to rise faster than workers’ incomes.

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