Nigeria's president has directed that all minors detained during protests against the rising cost of living in August be freed and treason charges against them dropped, after public uproar following their arraignment.
Frustration over the cost-of-living crisis has led to several protests in recent months that demand better opportunities and jobs for young people, reflecting deep-seated economic discontent.
Amnesty International reported that at least 22 people died during the demonstrations, highlighting the severe response from security forces amidst the protests against economic hardship.
Despite economic challenges, President Bola Tinubu is committed to pursuing necessary changes to stabilize the economy, which has been exacerbated by rampant inflation.
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