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NLC, TUC Demand N500,000 New Minimum Wage For Nigerian Workers
Leadership News
Aug 6, 2026 · 17:16 WAT
The NLC and TUC have demanded a new national minimum wage of N500,000, arguing that the existing wage is inadequate amid rising living costs and economic hardship. The proposal is a macroeconomic development that could affect listed companies through workforce expenses, household purchasing power and broader inflationary pressures.