Nigeria, Feb. 17 -- The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has declared a two-day nationwide notice for 27 and 28 February to protest against the economic hardship being experienced in the country.

The NLC President, Joe Ajaero, disclosed this on Friday during a press conference at the Labour House in Abuja.

Mr Ajaero explained that the decision to go on a protest was taken after the expiration of the 14-day ultimatum earlier issued to the federal government over the nationwide hardship.

Last week, both the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC) issued a two-week ultimatum to the federal government to address the food crisis or face mass protests.

In a joint statement, the NLC and TUC said they are concerned about the...