Nigerians prepare for nationwide general strike

Nigerian businesses are stockpiling fuel and other suppliers in preparedness for a nationwide general strike due to start at midnight.

According to Aljazeera the action is against rising petrol prices in the country. The Arabic news service reported that Nigerian union leaders said “there was nothing government could now do, short of immediately slashing pump prices, to avert a shut-down.”

As well as having a major impact on businesses in the region the strike could also force world oil prices higher. Nigeria is the world’s sixth largest oil producer.

•Date: 8th June 2004 •Region: Africa •Type: Article •Topic: BC general
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