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Labour Unions Call Off Strike in Nigeria After Wage Offer

The government has agreed to raise the minimum wage to over $40. This decision was made following the first day of an indefinite strike declared by organized labour. Although no amount was agreed upon as the new minimum wage, the parties agreed that the government would agree to a higher figure than it currently offers.

The industrial action comes after unsuccessful negotiations involving the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), the Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC), and federal government representatives at the tripartite committee meetings on the new minimum wage.

The government increased its proposed monthly minimum wage to $43 from the previous $41, while organized labour reduced its demand to $351 from $353. However, labour representatives said the government's offer was unacceptable, citing the high cost of living in the country.

Previously when the government had proposed a $39 minimum wage, labour unions rejected it as inadequate.

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