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A 54% increase in petrol prices in Nigeria was announced in June

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The massive rise prompted the Nigerian Labour Congress to call a nationwide strike

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Police were deployed in major cities and towns to deal with protesters as the courts declared the strike illegal

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The usually bustling streets of Lagos were abandoned as strike organisers defied the courts

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"Nothing on earth is going to stop the strike action", said the Nigeria Labour Congress

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Undeterred protesters paralysed Nigeria's cities and towns

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And Nigerian students joined the action in various cities and towns

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Petrol stations were deserted on the first day of the strike

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However major oil companies said they have not yet been affected by the strike.