The Nigerian government has made it clear - it has no intention of withdrawing armed soldiers from the country's streets despite growing pressure from civil society and lawmakers. Read more »
President Goodluck Jonathan has cut the price of fuel but not restored it to former levels resulting in unions calling off the strike in protest against the government's initial ... Read more »
Talks between the government, unions and civil society have failed to end the national strike over fuel prices but the threat of an oil sector strike has been averted for now. Read more »
A meeting between organised labour and the government on the ongoing strike and protest across the country has ended in a deadlock. Read more »
There are fears that unrest over fuel prices and and the violent activities of the Boko Haram sect could drive the country into civil war. Read more »
There were holdouts in some areas, especially those loyal to President Goodluck Jonathan, but reports reflected widespread support for the nation-wide strike called to protest the ... Read more »
Police dispersed thousands of protesters who occupied the Kano city centre during a third day of protests at the removal of fuel subsidies. Read more »
Output has resumed at Shell's Bonga oilfields after ships and planes were deployed to mop up one of Nigeria's worst offshore oil spills in recent years. Read more »
Fuel subsidy protests have resulted in some casualties as the unrest spread to more cities while labour unions have announced a strike date. Read more »
Transportation fares have been hiked across the country following the announcement of the removal of the fuel subsidy. Read more »
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