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Despite a Nigerian Court's injunction, The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) began striking against the government's decision to raise fuel prices by 67%. The Nigerian government raised fuel prices to combat shortages and stabilize the market, but has been met by extreme opposition. Strikers believe that the government must ease the effects of the hike on consumers and provide easier access to petrol. The strike has been labeled as "illegal" by the Nigerian government, who is also maintaining a "no work, no pay" rule for the strikers.