The Nigerian government's economic policies have sparked waves of protests, capturing the nation's attention and raising questions about the future stability of Africa's most populous country. President Bola Tinubu's reforms, including the removal of fuel subsidies and the devaluation of the currency, have been met with both praise and intense criticism. But why are people so angry, and could this unrest spread to the broader region?
Why does a nation rich in oil struggle to refine its own resources? This question has lingered for generations in Nigeria, a country whose命运 has been intertwined with the black gold beneath its soil. The story of Nigeria's oil is one of promise unfulfilled, of resources squandered, and of a people yearning for a better future.