The protests over rising cost of living in Africa's most populous country come after the government took some economic reform measures that pushed the prices of food and fuel to unprecedented levels. By Charles Mgbolu Nigeria has begun the highly anticipated hardship protests dubbed EndbadGovernanceinNigeria with small crowds gathered in some key cities. Protesters have gathered in Lagos, Abuja, Edo, Oyo, and Yobe, among other states. Organisers who have used social media in the days leading up to the protests to call for participation have reported weak internet access, which could impede on calls to join the march. Nigeria protests. Photo: Reuters In Edo State, in south-south Nigeria, rains have dampened the turnout in some locations, but protest matches are going ahead nonetheless. TRT Afrika has reached out to residents who have shared differing opinions on the protest. in several states. IBADAN: Peaceful #EndBadGovernaceInNigeria protesters marching from Iwo Road to Secretariat!!✊???? pic.twitter.com/Wl0YzZzE9n — EndBadGovernanceinNigeria (@endbadgovtinnig) August 1, 2024 "This protest is not just about economic overhaul but about survival. If we continue on this path, many will not survive. People will die from starvation," Goodspower Emem, a cloth merchant, tells TRT Afrika from a protest spot in Ikeja, Lagos. "We were instructed not to come to work today because of the protest, and that we should work from home," Emmanuel Iwe, an IT specialist based in Lagos, tells TRT Afrika. Mass protests begin in Nigeria over a worsening cost-of-living crisis, with the authorities warning against violence during the demonstrations Read more ???? https://t.co/iP8quahoJ4 pic.twitter.com/J7PvrfD4Fp — TRT Afrika (@trtafrika) August 1, 2024 Meanwhile, the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), in a statement, says it has set up free legal support services for protesters and has directed branches across the nation to monitor the protests. NATIONWIDE PROTEST: NBA SETS UP PRO BONO LEGAL SUPPORT SERVICES FOR PROTESTERS, DIRECTS BRANCHES TO MONITOR PROTEST In recognition of the fundamental and guaranteed constitutional rights of citizens to assemble and protest, the NBA President has directed all Chairmen/Chairpersons pic.twitter.com/YtX5pSymIS — Nigerian Bar Association (@NigBarAssoc) August 1, 2024 In northern state of Kaduna
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Weak internet, rains dampen Nigeria's cost of living protests
The protests over rising cost of living in Africa's most populous country come after the government took some economic reform measures that pushed the prices of food and fuel to unprecedented levels. By Charles Mgbolu Nigeria has begun the highly anticipated hardship protests dubbed EndbadGoverna...
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The protests over rising cost of living in Africa's most populous country come after the government took some economic reform measures that pushed the prices of food and fuel to unprecedented levels. By Charles Mgbolu Nigeria has begun the highly anticipated hardship protests dubbed EndbadGoverna...