Occupy Nigeria: Multiple Protests—Specify Which Instance

"Occupy Nigeria" refers to several distinct protest movements. The most prominent:

1. January 2012 – Fuel Subsidy Removal Protests

  • Trigger: Government removed fuel subsidy → price jumped ₦65 → ₦141/liter overnight.
  • Dates: Jan 2–14, 2012 (12 days).
  • Scale: Nationwide strikes, Lagos/Abuja/Kano occupations. Labor unions (NLC, TUC) + civil society.
  • Outcome: Partial reinstatement (₦97), then ₦87. 10+ deaths. Major economic disruption.

2. 2020–2021 – #EndSARS / Occupy Lekki Toll Gate

  • Sometimes conflated. Distinct movement against police brutality (SARS unit). Oct 2020.

3. 2023 – "Occupy Nigeria" Fuel Price / Hardship Protests

  • Post-subsidy removal (May 2023) by Tinubu administration. NLC/TUC strikes. Ongoing.

Clarification Needed

Specify which "Occupy Nigeria" you mean: 2012 (fuel), 2020 (#EndSARS), 2023 (fuel/hardship), or another?

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