jan 1, 1988 - 1988
Description:
The government reduced fuel price subsidies as part of its austerity program. In response, transporters raised their prices 50-100% and the rest of the population, especially students, went on strike. Fuel prices were lowered again, making Nigeria a source of smuggled fuel to neighboring countries.Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 1, 1988
Now
~ 38 years ago