Nigeria: Union calls off nationwide June 7 strike over removal of fuel subsidies planned /update 1

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The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has suspended a nationwide strike scheduled for June 7 over the government’s plans to remove fuel subsidies following a meeting with the government. The measure, announced by President-elect Bola Tinubu during his inauguration on May 29, caused fuel shortages and price hikes across the country. Further strike calls cannot be ruled in the coming weeks if the government fails to answer the unions’ grievances.