Nigerians Debate Whether Employers Can Pay Below the ₦70,000 Minimum Wage

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A Nigerian woman has sparked debate after warning employers not to pay workers below the ₦70,000 national minimum wage. She noted that the wage was signed into law in July 2024, replacing the previous ₦30,000 benchmark. According to her, employers cannot set salaries solely based on what they believe they can afford. While many agreed that workers deserve the legal minimum, others argued that struggling businesses should be allowed to pay according to their revenue.

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