Nigerian Labour Unions Set Strike Deadline Amid Stalled Minimum Wage Talks
Major labour unions in Nigeria have issued a firm ultimatum to the Federal Government, threatening a nationwide strike from June 1 if negotiations for a new national minimum wage are not concluded by the end of May. This move escalates long-running discussions as unions argue the current N30,000 wage is inadequate against soaring inflation and economic hardship, while the government emphasizes fiscal sustainability.