Nigeria’s two main labor unions, the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC), have embarked on an indefinite strike due to a dispute over a new minimum wage with the government. The unions rejected the government’s proposal of a 60,000 Naira minimum wage on Tuesday, demanding a higher amount. Frustration grew when government representatives failed to attend a crucial meeting on Friday, prompting the unions to proceed with the strike. In addition to the minimum wage dispute, the unions are protesting against a recent hike in electricity tariffs. Rates more than doubled for some consumers in April, a move that the government claims will save at least $788 million in subsidies this year. This strike comes amid broader economic challenges for Nigeria, as President Bola Tinubu’s government implements cost-cutting measures to address declining revenue, dwindling investments, and chronic oil theft.
SOURCE: AFRICA NEWS
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