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The recent #EndBadGovernance protests have forced the Nigerian federal government to take notice of the public’s growing dissatisfaction and demands, according to Senator Abubakar Bagudu, Minister of Budget and Economic Planning.  Speaking at the Nigerian Economic Summit Group’s National Economic Dialogue, Bagudu acknowledged that the government has been compelled to listen more attentively to the concerns raised by citizens during …

Over 1,400 protesters have been arrested across Northern Nigeria following the recent #EndBadGovernance protests, with many now languishing in prison as they await trial.  The protests, which took place from August 1 to August 10, were driven by deep-seated frustrations over worsening economic conditions and perceived government indifference. For many in the North, joining the protests seemed like a final …