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The ₦500,000 Minimum Wage Question: Can Nigeria Raise Salaries Without Raising Prices? Nigeria's NLC is demanding a ₦500,000 minimum wage as the ₦70,000 wage loses purchasing power. But could a sharp wage increase also drive prices, business costs and unemployment higher?
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The ₦500,000 Minimum Wage Question: Can Nigeria Raise Salaries Without Raising Prices?
Nigeria's NLC is demanding a ₦500,000 minimum wage as the ₦70,000 wage loses purchasing power. But could a sharp wage increase also drive prices, business costs and unemployment higher?
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