Nigerians vow 'days of rage' over economic hardships

Facing high living costs activists call for protests but the government says they should hold back.

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He is part of the Take It Back Movement, one of the groups that has called for 10 days of protest from this Thursday - despite pleas from the government to stand down.

“We are protesting because the inflation rate has made us to not be able to afford the simple things of life - food, water, clothes, medicals,” Mr Olagokun, 36, adds.

Nigeria is experiencing its worst economic crisis in a generation. Annual inflation is at 34.19% - its highest in almost three decades. Food prices have risen even faster - for example, in the commercial hub, Lagos, yams are almost four times more expensive than last year.

People often say that Nigerians are resilient and they adapt quickly to the changing circumstances.

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