Nigeria Faces Nationwide Blackout Amid Minimum Wage Protest

A nationwide strike in Nigeria led by the Nigerian Labor Congress and the Trade Union Congress has shut down the national power grid and disrupted air travel, leaving tens of millions without power and grounding flights. The strike, which includes demands for a significant increase in the minimum wage and protests against recent electricity tariff hikes, has also severely impacted healthcare services. The government has declared the strike illegal, and the situation has sparked mixed reactions among Nigerians. The country is grappling with economic challenges, including high inflation and currency devaluation.