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Tinubu, NLC, TUC agree on N70,000 minimum wage

President Bola Tinubu’s government, NLC and TUC have agreed on N70,000 as the new minimum wage.

• July 18, 2024
Tinubu and Ajaero
Tinubu and Ajaero

President Bola Tinubu’s government, NLC and TUC have agreed on N70,000 as the new minimum wage.

This was announced by information minister Mohammed Idris at the end of the meeting with labour at the State House on Thursday.

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