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#OccupyNigeria? Thousands protest fuel subsidy removal

UPDATED: Lagos trends globally as Nigerians take to the streets.

How will the removal of fuel subsidies affect Nigerians? Government regulators have initiated a controversial measure to remove fuel subsidies. In response, labour unions have vowed to protest over the policy, which is expected to increase petrol prices.

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