Nigerians took to the streets on Tuesday to protest worsening economic conditions as the country marked its 64th independence anniversary.
Demonstrations erupted in several states, with police using tear gas to disperse protesters, leading to clashes.
Protesters carried placards and waved the green-and-white national flag, demanding jobs and better opportunities for young people.
Nigeria, despite being Africa’s top oil producer, struggles with high poverty and hunger levels.
This was the second major protest in two months, following government reforms aimed at saving money and attracting foreign investment.
During an earlier protest in August, at least 20 people were killed, and many were arrested.
Nigerian President Bola Tinubu defended the reforms, despite inflation hitting a 28-year high and the currency weakening.
He called for patience, noting that $30 billion in foreign investments had been attracted in the past year.
In the capital, Abuja, police used tear gas to break up demonstrations, while heavy security was present in other cities like Lagos.
Tinubu announced plans for a national youth conference to address the issues raised by the protests.
Social media fueled the protests, with many Nigerians voicing their struggles to find jobs and access basic needs.
