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Nigerian Workers Launch Strike Amid Soaring Cost of Living

HeadlineFeb 29, 2024

In Nigeria, employees of the government and other sectors have launched a new nationwide strike amid growing protests over the soaring cost of living and inflation. Labor leaders say President Bola Tinubu is failing to deliver on campaign promises of wage increases and financial help for the poorest households.

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