January 2004
Nigerian Police Arrest Iranian Man on Suspicion of Espionage - 2004-01-29
An Iranian man has been arrested in Nigeria on suspicion of espionage while photographing government buildings, including the Ministry of Defense and the British consulate.…
Ban on New Fuel Tax in Nigeria Extended
A Nigerian court has indefinitely extended a ban on new fuel taxes and a potential strike by labor unions. The government argues that tax increases…
Nationwide Strikes in Nigeria Suspended
Nationwide strikes in Nigeria have been suspended after the government agreed to temporarily stop fuel taxes. The largest labor union leader warned that strikes could…
Temporary Suspension of New Fuel Tax in Nigeria - 2004-01-20
The Nigerian government has temporarily suspended a new fuel tax following a court order, just before a planned nationwide strike against rising fuel prices. Labor…
Nigerian Labor Union Leaders Call for Protests Against Fuel and Diesel Prices - 2004-01-19
Nigerian labor union leaders are mobilizing the public for a nationwide strike against a new tax on fuel and diesel prices. The government is attempting…
Nigerian Labor Union Leaders Demand Government Reduce Oil Prices
Nigerian labor union leaders are urging the government to lower oil prices or risk a nationwide strike. They have given the government until January 20…