Teaching Comparative Government and Politics

Tuesday, February 05, 2019

National minimum wage in Nigeria

The campaign for a minimum wage in Nigeria has been going on for a long time. Passage by the House of Representatives is the first formal step.

Reps Counter Council of State, Pass N30.000 As New Minimum Wage

House of Representatives on Tuesday approved N30.000 [±$83.00 per month] as new minimum wage for Nigerian workers…

By this development, the House has countered the National Council of State, NCS and the State Governors who had earlier at an emergency meeting at the Presidential Villa, Abuja approved N27.000.

Meanwhile, the House has formally adjourned plenary to February 19 due to the Presidential and National Assembly elections that would hold February 16.

Prices in Nigeria:

McMeal at McDonalds 1800 Naria

Coke/Pepsi (12 oz bottle) 122 Naria

Toyota Corolla (or equivalent new car) 11,388,888 Naria

International Primary School (yearly tuition): 667.857 Naria

Pair of Nike Running Shoes (mid-range): 18,951 Naria

Average Monthly net salary (after taxes): 70,965 Naria

Source: Numbeo

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