Nigeria is bracing for a potential wave of nationwide protests this week (starting August 1st and running until 10th) as citizens grapple with a deepening economic crisis. The removal of fuel subsidies and currency controls by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has sparked public outrage, with soaring food prices and widespread hardship pushing many to the brink.

Organizers are calling for mass demonstrations against the government’s policies, drawing inspiration from recent successful protests in neighboring Kenya. While authorities warn of potential violence and urge citizens to remain calm, protesters insist they have no other option but to take to the streets.

The situation is particularly dire in northern Nigeria, where hunger and poverty are rampant. Despite warnings from religious leaders, many residents are determined to participate in the protests, hoping to draw attention to their plight.

The government has responded by deploying additional security forces and issuing stern warnings. However, the specter of past protests, such as the #EndSARS movement, casts a long shadow over the nation, raising fears of potential unrest.

All eyes are now on Nigeria as the nation teeters on the edge, with the outcome of the planned protests uncertain.