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← Nigeria Daily29 Sept · 22 min

Is The Problem Low Salaries Or High Prices?

Is The Problem Low Salaries Or High Prices?29 Sept22 min

As families battle rising prices of food, transportation, rent and other basic needs, the call for higher salaries is also growing louder. The Nigeria Labour Congress is backing a demand for a new minimum wage of ₦500,000, while some economists argue that any minimum wage below ₦200,000 is grossly inadequate given the current cost of living. But as salaries increase, prices could also remain a major concern, raising the question of whether Nigerians need more money in their pockets or lower...