The Guardian newspaper has been off the streets in Nigeria as the workers stopped work over their demand for 50% pay rise and modernization of their newsroom.

The nationwide strike has crippled business activities as public schools, public offices, banks, and most private businesses have been closed. Some public taxis and transport buses are still running with some local and international flights. But many flights have been postponed or cancelled. Economists say Nigeria will be losing about N50.5-billion daily until the strike ends.