Episode
Is The Problem Low Salaries Or High Prices?
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- Nigeria Daily
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- Sep 29, 2026
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- 1329
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Summary
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...