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Nigerian workers walk out on a general strike
Joe Ajaero

WORKERS across Nigeria began an indefinite general strike yesterday to press for a higher minimum wage.

The strike shut down the national electricity grid and halted flights, with major disruption at the country’s busiest airport, Murtala Muhammed International in Lagos.

Nigerian airline Ibom Air said it was suspending flights until further notice due to the strike.

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