Nigeria: Scrap Dealers Begin Nationwide Strike October 1

Scrap dealers declare nationwide strike from Oct. 1, alleging irregularities

The National Association of Scrap and Waste Dealers Employers of Nigeria (NASWDEN) has directed its members to embark on strike from Oct. 1, over alleged irregularities in the scrap metal industry.

Scrap dealers threaten nationwide shutdown over price cuts

Scrap metal dealers threaten a nationwide shutdown from October 1 over alleged price cuts and irregularities by iron and steel companies.

Nigeria: Scrap Dealers Begin Nationwide Strike October 1

The National Association of Scrap and Waste Dealers Employers of Nigeria (NASWDEN) has directed its members nationwide to commence industrial action on October 1, 2026, over alleged irregularities and unfair practices in the scrap-metal industry.

Scap dealers threaten industrial action

NASWDEN said the development was making it increasingly difficult for indigenous scrap dealers to operate, while calling for stronger regulation of the sector.

Scrap Dealers Set October 1 Strike Over Sudden Price Reductions

The National Association of Scrap and Waste Dealers Employers of Nigeria (NASWDEN) has directed its members nationwide to suspend the supply of scrap metals to iron and steel companies from October 1 over alleged sudden and unannounced price reductions. The association said the industrial action, which would initially run until October 15, could become indefinite if […]