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Towards Labour Harmony in Nigeria: Examining the Prospects of Minimum Wage Federalism

Inadequate pay undermines fair earnings, while adequate compensation boosts motivation, harmony, and cooperation between employees and management or authorities. The centralization of minimum wage-setting in Nigeria has been a persistent source of industrial conflict, as many sub-national governments lack the fiscal capacity to implement nationally mandated rates. Adequate pay supports productivity, harmony, and cooperation among workers and management. While many countries maintain a central minimum wage, subnational units often have concurrent powers to set regional minima. This paper argues…