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Nigeria’s federal government has approved a new National Industrial Relations Policy (NIRP) aimed at creating a clearer framework for negotiations, dispute resolution, and collective bargaining. Officials say the policy is meant to prevent the recurring strikes that have disrupted key sectors, including health and education. The move comes during a nationwide nurses’ strike that has crippled hospitals, with doctors and university unions also threatening further action. By aligning labor practices with international standards, the government hopes the policy will stabilize workplace relations and boost confidence in Nigeria’s labor environment.