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Nigerian Unions Suspend Indefinite Strike for 5 Days for More Talks with Government

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  • Government and unions to hold uninterrupted discussions on minimum wage dispute
  • Economists express concerns over inflation and state governments’ ability to pay

 

Lagos, Nigeria – Nigerian labour unions, which began a nationwide strike on Monday over wage disputes, have suspended the action for five days after the government agreed to raise its offer of minimum salary.

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