# Is The Problem Low Salaries Or High Prices?

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Podcast: [Nigeria Daily](https://stenobird.com/podcast/nigeria-daily-4107529)
Published: 2026-09-29T05:00:00+00:00
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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...

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