the nigerian president, bola tinubu, has announced a temporary wage increase for lower—paid workers andeasures come two days before the planned start of a nationwide strike over the high cost of living in the country. trades unions have been angered by the impact of recent economic reforms, particularly the sharp cut in fuel subsidies that cost the government billions. announcing the latest measures, president tinubu said reform may be painful but necessary for nigeria's future. the nhs in england is warning of extreme disruption to services as doctors begin their most significant industrial action to date. the three—day walk—out is the longestjoint action, by bothjunior doctors and consultants, in the history of the health service. they say they need above inflation pay rises, but the government has said this year's increases are "fair and final". live now to our correspondent louisa pilbeam, who's outside university college hospital in central london. louisa, we can see the placards behind you, what's the mood like there? ~ ., ., behind you, what's the mood like there? ~ ., , there? w