Nigeria prepared for nationwide protests over the cost of living with authorities warning about attempts to copy the violent demonstrations in Kenya that forced the government to backtrack on new taxes. Tagged #EndbadGovernanceinNigeria, the protest movement has won support with an online campaign among Nigerians who are battling with food inflation at 40 percent and fuel prices that tripled since Tinubu introduced urgent reforms.

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