National Assembly Commences Seven-Week Recess

The National Assembly has officially begun a seven-week recess following the conclusion of plenary on Wednesday. Both chambers—Senate and House of Representatives—will be on break until September 17th, 2024, marking their annual recess period.

Prior to recessing, the National Assembly passed the new minimum wage bill into law on Tuesday. The bill underwent sequential readings—first, second, and third—in plenary, paving the way for Nigerian workers to receive a new minimum wage of ₦70,000.

Unlike its predecessor with a five-year review period, the newly passed bill includes provisions for a three-year review cycle.

President Bola Tinubu is now expected to receive the bill for assent following its swift passage through both chambers. The Executive Bill, which mandates the ₦70,000 minimum wage and outlines the three-year review cycle, was processed expediently during separate Senate and House sessions.

Approval for the bill was unanimous in both chambers, with no opposition from lawmakers during the voice votes. Once assented by President Tinubu, the new minimum wage and its review cycle will be formalized into law.