Overview

• Strike led to nationwide blackouts and flight cancellations, impacting millions.
• Unions initially demanded a minimum wage increase to 494,000 naira, citing high living costs.
• Government's offer of 60,000 naira is twice the current wage but far below union expectations.
• Negotiations will continue daily for a week to reach an agreeable new wage.
• Economic reforms and subsidy cuts by President Tinubu have exacerbated the cost-of-living crisis.