Organised Labour has fixed July 2026 to begin renegotiation of a new National Minimum Wage for Nigerian workers.
The Nigeria Labour Congress and Trade Union Congress announced this at a joint press conference on the sideline of the 114th International Labour Conference in Geneva, Switzerland.
Labour said state governors now acknowledge that the current ₦70,000 minimum wage is insufficient to meet workers’ basic needs.
However, it urged governors not to rush into fixing new figures but to follow due process.
The unions also commended the Federal Government for reinstating gratuity payments but called for the settlement of outstanding arrears owed to retirees.
Recall that lPresident Bola Tinubu signed the ₦70,000 National Minimum Wage Act into law in July 2024, replacing the old ₦30,000 wage.
The law mandates review every three years. With inflation and rising cost of living, labour unions have repeatedly argued that ₦70,000 cannot cover transport, food and housing.
July 2026 will mark the earliest window for a new negotiation cycle under the Act.
Organised Labour To Begin Negotiation Of New Minimum Wage In July 2026
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