Fuel Subsidy Protests in Nigeria: The Promise and Mirage of Empowerment
Published by: Elsevier
Attempts to abolish fuel subsidies by successive governments in Nigeria have provoked serious backlash in the form of protests and...
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Published by: Elsevier
Attempts to abolish fuel subsidies by successive governments in Nigeria have provoked serious backlash in the form of protests and...
Published by: Institute of Development Studies
Energy protests are becoming increasingly common and significant around the world. While in the global North concerns tend to centre around climate issues, in the global South the concerns are more often with affordable energy. Both types of protests, however, have one issue in common: the undemocratic nature of energy policymaking.
Published by: Institute of Development Studies
Why do some fuel protests in Nigeria lead to a response from government, but others are barely noticed? What are the politics behind government response and who are the winners and losers?