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February 29, 2024

Nigerian Workers Launch Strike Amid Soaring Cost of Living
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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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