Overview

• Nigerian union workers have launched a nationwide strike, protesting against record-high inflation and the government's failure to meet economic promises.
• The economic crisis, worsened by the removal of fuel subsidies and devaluation of the naira, has led to widespread hardship, with many unable to afford basic necessities.
• President Bola Tinubu's economic reforms, including the scrapping of fuel subsidies and unification of exchange rates, have been blamed for exacerbating the crisis.
• Despite government efforts to address inflation and support vulnerable households, the measures have fallen short, leading to continued unrest and strikes.
• Economists and citizens alike call for long-term solutions to Nigeria's economic challenges, emphasizing the need for increased production and support for the average Nigerian.