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Fuel subsidy removal triggers Occupy Nigeria

The Jonathan government removed petrol subsidy at the start of 2012, causing pump prices to surge.

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January 2012

Fuel subsidy removal triggers Occupy Nigeria

The Jonathan government removed petrol subsidy at the start of 2012, causing pump prices to surge.

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The Jonathan government removed petrol subsidy at the start of 2012, causing pump prices to surge. Nationwide strikes and protests forced a partial reversal.

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