BREAKING: Senate Passes N70,000 National Minimum Wage Bill

The Senate has passed the ₦70,000 National Minimum Wage Bill, as requested by President Bola Tinubu.

The bill was transmitted to the Senate on Tuesday and received expedited consideration, passing first, second, and third readings in one day.

In addition to approving the new minimum wage, the Senate also reduced the national minimum wage review period from five to three years.

More to follow…