Nigerian aviation workers embark on protest over legislation

ABUJA, Sept. 12 (Xinhua) -- Nigerian aviation workers on Monday commenced a nationwide peaceful demonstration, calling on the government to expunge an alleged "repressive" clause in the legislation prohibiting trade unions in the sector from protests.

The aviation workers, under the aegis of the National Union of Air Transport Employees (NUATE), also issued a 14-day ultimatum to the government ahead of a planned