Apple’s latest iPhone 17 Pro (base model $1,099) is practically unaffordable on the minimum wages of Nigeria and neighbouring countries.
In Nigeria, the new national minimum wage is N70,000 per month (about $47.90); at that rate, a Nigerian worker has to work for about 23 months of full wages,
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Folake Balogun
Folake Balogun is a tech journalist covering Africa’s fast-growing digital economy with a strong focus on incisive analysis of startup trends, venture capital, and fintech innovation, while also exploring emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence and the future of connectivity by highlighting their economic and social impact.
