The House of Representatives has passed a bill to increase the minimum wage of workers from N30,000 to N70,000, giving legal backing to the recently agreed-upon amount between labor unions, the private sector, and the government.
The executive bill which has been passed also reduces the consideration period for a new minimum wage from five to three years.
The House expedited the passage of the bill to ensure immediate implementation, as requested by the President.
Additionally, the House passed the amended Police Act, which includes a new subsection allowing the Inspector-General of Police to serve until the end of their appointed term, as stipulated in their letter of appointment.
