The Labour Unions and the Federal Government are engaged in negotiations on in increase in the minimum wage in Nigeria.
The Federal Government is proposing to pay N54,000 ($36.77) a month as minimum wage, an almost 80% jump in the wage.
Organised Labour has said it will not accept anything less than N100,000 ($68.09) as minimum wage as the negotiations between its representatives and the Federal Government heighten.
According to a Wisevoter report, Seychelles boasts the highest estimated minimum gross monthly wage, standing at $465.4. Following closely are Libya and Morocco in the rankings.
Here is the list of 10 African countries with the highest minimum wage:
1. Seychelles – $465.4     /   Global rank: 38th
2. Libya – $321.83     /   Global rank: 45th
3. Morocco – $314.7     /   Global rank: 47th
4. Gabon – $270.5     /   Global rank: 50th
5. Equatorial Guinea – $211.54     /   Global rank: 58th
6. Algeria – $140.14     /   Global rank: 72nd
7. Cape Verde – $139.46      /   Global rank: 73rd
8. Kenya – $130.57     /   Global rank: 75th
9. Mozambique – $113.8      /   Global rank: 79th
10. Lesotho – $109.62      /   Global rank: 80th
Credit” The Nation
