Demonstrators voice discontent over government reforms they say have triggered high inflation and devalued the currency.
Nigerian troops and police have tightened security in Lagos and the capital, Abuja, as nationwide protests over the rising cost of living kicked off and are expected to continue for 10 days.
Africa’s most populous country is struggling with soaring inflation and a sharply devalued naira currency after President Bola Ahmed Tinubu introduced reforms a year ago aimed at reviving the economy.
Tagged #EndbadGovernanceinNigeria, the protest movement has won support with an…