Nigerians on Sunday refused President Bola Tinubu’s call for a suspension of protests against a cost of living crisis. Protesters in the commercial city of Lagos and the capital city Abuja said the president did not address their issues which include bringing back the subsidy and reducing the cost of education, and also failed to call for the arrest of the policemen who killed protesters in the last 3 days.

Nigeria protest: Nigerians resist president's plea to end hardship protest

Nigeria's President Bola Tinubu called on Sunday for a suspension of protests against a cost of living crisis, saying this would create an opportunity for dialogue, his first public comments since frustrated citizens took to the streets last week.

Nigeria's president calls for end to protests against economic hardship

In Nigeria, the cost of living crisis has gripped the country where labour unions are planning to start an indefinite strike.

Nigerian president offers increase in wage for low income workers

Nigeria: Public anger in Nigeria over economic crisis

Nigerian inflation quickened at its fastest pace in almost 18 years, placing pressure on the central bank to extend its longest cycle of monetary tightening in more than a decade... According to data published on the national bureau of statistics' website, the inflation rate rose to 21.9% in February from 21.8% a month earlier. What's causing the surge? WION correspondent Louisa Olaniyi reports.

Inflation in Nigeria nears 18-year high

The Central Bank of Nigeria announced late Monday that the old notes of 200 naira (43 U.S. cents), 500 naira ($1.08) and 1,000 naira ($2.16) will remain legal tender until Dec. 31.

Nigeria's old currency can be used longer amid cash crisis

As lawlessness roils Nigeria, police chief vows to take back streets

Anti-police protesters in Nigeria are being met with more police brutality. On Monday, security forces opened fire at a toll gate near Lagos - killing at least 12 protesters. Is the situation slipping out of President M Buhari's hands? WION's Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: Unrest spreads after shooting of protesters in Nigeria

Nigeria's sprawling city of Lagos and the surrounding region were under an indefinite 24-hour curfew on October 21 after claims that security forces had opened fire on and even killed people protesting police brutality in the country. Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari called for protesters to stop demonstration & engage with the government.

Protest against police brutality in Nigeria: Nigerian President addresses the nation

Nigeria's sprawling city of Lagos and the surrounding region were under an indefinite 24-hour curfew on October 21 after claims that security forces had opened fire on and even killed people protesting police brutality in the country. Watch report.

WION Dispatch: Protests against police brutality in Nigeria: Eyewitness claimed soldiers opened fire

Nigeria is witnessing massive End SARS rallies for police reforms. Protesters besieged Africa's largest city and blocked the Lagos airport. In response, the government has imposed a curfew and deployed riot cops. WION's Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: Protesters shutdown Africa's largest city

The head of Nigeria's police dissolved its special anti-robbery squad with immediate effect on Sunday, prompted by days of protests across the country against alleged brutality by the controversial unit.

Nigeria's Police disbands controversial anti-robbery squad after protests

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