Violent protests over high cost of living rock Nigeria

A man holds a banner during a protest against economic hardship, in Lagos, Nigeria, Aug 2, 2024.

Thousands of people continue to march the streets in Nigeria calling for a reversal of government reforms. Last year, authorities scrapped fuel subsidies and devalued the country’s currency in a bid to fix the economy. The measures sent the cost of living, especially food prices, soaring. On Friday, police fired tear gas to disperse demonstrators who say they're not backing down.