02/01/2026
Today in history 02/01/2012
Occupy Nigeria protest movement on January 2, 2012.
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During the Occupy Nigeria protests in January 2012, the immediate trigger was a dramatic rise in the price of petrol (fuel) after the government removed the subsidy that had kept prices low for many years. Before the subsidy was removed, petrol sold for about ₦65 per litre at the pump. After the subsidy was scrapped on January 1, 2012, the official pump price was increased to around ₦141 per litre, more than double the previous cost. This sudden price hike sparked widespread anger, strikes and demonstrations across the country. 
After more than a week of protests and negotiations during the Occupy Nigeria movement, the government partially reversed the decision and adjusted the price down to about ₦97 per litre to ease public pressure.
Today I can tell you that every Nigerian is praying that fuel should even return to the ₦141 per litre they agitated in 2012.
Unfortunately, it can never be possible again till Jesus comes.
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