States' Salary Bills Soar by 90% as N70,000 Minimum Wage Takes Effect The implementation of the N70,000 minimum wage has significantly impacted state budgets, driving personnel costs up by nearly 90% to N3.87 trillion in 2025. This sharp increase, from N2.036 trillion in 2024, reflects the financial strain on many states as they adjust to the new wage structure. While some states, like Abia, saw personnel costs more than double, others, such as Gombe, recorded only slight increases. The disparity underscores the varying fiscal capacities of states, with some struggling to fully implement the new wage. What do you think about the rising wage bill? Should states find alternative funding sources? Share your thoughts below! #gisthub