NATIONAL MINIMUM WAGE ACT (Cap. N61 LFN, 2004

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LAWS OF THE FEDERATION OF NIGERIA

NATIONAL MINIMUM WAGE ACT (Cap. N61 Laws of the Federation of Nigeria, 2004)

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EXPLANATORY MEMORANDUM

This Act [which is now repealed but which was amended by the National Minimum Wage 2000 and the National Minimum Wage 2011] prescribed a national minimum wage for workers and for other matters connected therewith. It was repealed by the National Minimum Wage Act, 2019.

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ARRANGEMENT OF SECTIONS

1. Employer to pay minimum wage.
2. Exemptions.
3. Employer’s obligations in respect of minimum wage.
4. Permit of exemption for workers affected by infirmity or physical injury.
5. Employers to keep records.
6. Officers and their powers.
7. Offences by agents, etc.
8. Offences and penalties.
9. Interpretations.
10. Short title.

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NATIONAL MINIMUM WAGE ACT

An Act to prescribe a national minimum wage for workers and for other matters connected therewith.

[1981 No.6.]

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[Commencement.]               [3rd September, 1981] 

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1. Employer to pay minimum wage

1)      As from the commencement of this Act, it shall be the duty of every employer (except as provided for under this Act) to pay a wage not less than a national minimum wage of N5,500 per month to every worker under his establishment

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OTHER NATIONAL MINIMUM WAGE STATUTES

1. National Minimum Wage Act, 2019

2. National Minimum Wage Act, Cap N61, LFN, 2004

3. National Minimum Wage (Amendment) Act, 2000

4. National Minimum Wage (Amendment) Act, 2011

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