- President Bola Ahmed Tinubu consulted with states and the private sector before submitting a bill to the national assembly on the new national minimum wage
- The minimum wage was eventually increased and some states have shown that they have the capacity to pay
- At least six states have pledged to pay a different amount from the FG-approved N70,000
Legit.ng journalist, Ridwan Adeola Yusuf, has over 9 years of experience covering politics, governance, and elections in Nigeria.
FCT, Abuja – In July, President Bola Tinubu approved an increase in the national minimum wage for Nigerian workers from N30,000 to N70,000.
