Nigeria Faces Protests as Unions Call for Strike
International News
August 2, 2023
Thousands of workers in Nigeria are protesting against the increased cost of living after the government removed the petrol subsidy. The subsidy removal, implemented in June, has been met with public discontent, leading to widespread demonstrations. The government justifies the move as a means to allocate funds for development projects, but the decision has sparked unrest among the nation's workforce.