The women protested against an unfair tax regime which led to the abdication of the then Alake of Egbaland, Oba Sir Ladapo Ademola II and the abolition of the tax regime by the colonial government.[1]
1978
17 April
Ali Must Go
Segun Okeowo
Ahmadu Ali
Universities nationwide
A 50 kobo increase in student fees sparked the protests.[2]
The protests occurred as a result of the effects of the International Monetary Fund (IMF)-imposed Structural Adjustment Program (SAP) introduced by the Ibrahim Babangida-led government.[3]
1993
June 12 Protests
Nigerians
South West Nigeria
The protests occurred as an aftermath of the annulment of the June 12, 1993 Presidential elections by Ibrahim Babangida.[4]
2012
2-14 January
Occupy Nigeria
Nigerians
Nigeria (including the diaspora)
Nigerians protested against the removal of fuel subsidies and eventual price hikes by the Goodluck Jonathan government. It led to the reinstatement of the subsidy and a review of the Federal Government spending.[5][6]
2017
End SARS
Nigerians
Nigeria (including the diaspora)
The protests are against police brutality meted out by a now-defunct specialised police unit known as the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS).[7] A memorial protest was held on 20 October 2021 to mark the first anniversary of the October 2020 Lekki toll gate shooting.[8]
References
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^"How 50 kobo increase in food caused nationwide students' protest". Pulse Nigeria. 2018-01-04. Retrieved 2021-02-07.
^Hiltzik, Michael. A. "Nigeria Austerity Program Causes Deep Political Discontent : Africa: The results could be significant for the rest of the continent. Meanwhile, 'SAP' jokes go on and on". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 2021-08-11.
^Lewis, Peter M. (July 1994). "Endgame in Nigeria? The Politics of a Failed Democratic Transition". African Affairs. 93 (372): 323–340. doi:10.1093/oxfordjournals.afraf.a098722. JSTOR 723365.
^Ohuocha, Chijioke (9 January 2012). "Nigeria fuel protests turn violent, two killed". reuters.com. Retrieved 9 January 2012.
^Busari, Stephanie. "Nigeria's youth finds its voice with the EndSARS protest movement". CNN. Archived from the original on 27 October 2020. Retrieved 2020-10-25.