Negotiations to find a middle ground regarding a revised minimum wage for public service employees have hit a stalemate as organized labor once again left the meeting.

According to sources present at the meeting, the government did not put forward a higher amount than the N60,000 it had previously offered during the Tuesday meeting earlier this week.

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This recent turn of events suggests that the Nigeria Labour Congress and Trade Union Congress might initiate preparations for a strike, as they have planned a press conference at the national headquarters at 4pm. Further information will be provided at a later time.