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NLC and TUC Suspend Strike in Nigeria

Find out the latest update on the nationwide strike in Nigeria and the reasons behind the suspension.

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) have suspended their industrial action due to a lack of consensus on a new minimum wage. The government agreed to double the minimum wage, but it did not meet the unions' demands. As a result, the unions decided to suspend the strike and hold more wage talks. This comes after disruptions to flights and the shutdown of the national power grid.

In a surprising turn of events, the organized labour decided to suspend the nationwide strike for five days, allowing for further negotiations. The main labour unions in Nigeria aim to continue discussions with the government regarding a new minimum wage. International flights remained unaffected amidst the strike, while local airlines faced disruptions in operations.

The resolution to relax the strike was reached by the Trade Union Congress (TUC) and the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC). The decision to suspend the strike temporarily reflects the ongoing negotiations and the efforts to find a common ground on the minimum wage issue.