Nigeria, Jan. 27 -- The National Industrial Court in Abuja on Tuesday ordered Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) workers to suspend their ongoing strike pending further hearing in a suit brought by the FCT authorities to stop the industrial action.

Judge Emmanuel Subilim issued the order in a ruling on an application by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, and the FCTA.

The strike, which has gone on for nearly two weeks, involves workers who are central to running the capital city's core services.

Mr Sublim, granting the request for an interlocutory injunction, ordered the workers to resume work pending the hearing and determination of the substantive suit brought by the plaintiffs.

The judge held t...