Minimum wage: What finance minister said after meeting with President Tinubu

  • President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has met at least two of his ministers, presumably over ongoing minimum wage talks
  • Legit.ng reports that Tinubu’s government is trying to work up an agreeable figure with the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC)
  • Although the FG had promised to peg the new minimum wage at above N60,000, the exact figure is not yet known

Legit.ng journalist Ridwan Adeola Yusuf has over 9 years of experience covering governance and public journalism.

FCT, Abuja – As Nigerian authorities and labour leaders try to agree on a new minimum wage, Wale Edun, the minister of finance, on Thursday, June 6, said “there is no cause for alarm”.