Nigeria, Protest, and Fuel Subsidies: #OccupyNigeria Hits the Streets of New York City

by Africa.com Editorial Staff The recent turmoil around elimination of fuel subsidies in Nigeria has begun to generate protests outside of the country. We heard about protests in Accra, Ghana earlier today. Yesterday, protesters took to the street in New York City outside the Nigerian Consulate. Protesters are there again today. Thanks to Anaele Owunwanne (@freeformdeform) for the photos.

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