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A photo of protestors near the Nigerian National Assembly, with a banner that says, "Nigerian workers say no to hunger, poverty and insecurity."

Protestors gather near the Nigerian National Assembly during a protest called by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) on February 27, 2024. Thousands of Nigerians rallied against soaring living costs on Tuesday as an economic crisis leaves many struggling to afford food.

Photo by Kola Sulaimon/AFP via Getty Images.

Everything You Need to Know about Nigerian Workers' Strike

The labor unions have suspended the strike action for a week, one day after it began, after the government committed to an over 100 percent minimum wage increase.