Nigerian activists have been looking to emulate youth-led protests elsewhere in Africa which have rocked the government in Kenya and prompted a tough security response in Uganda. Nigeria's state oil firm, which seven years ago warned job seekers against falling prey to fraudulent messages about job placements in the company, published on Friday nationwide job vacancies in a post on X for the first time in nearly a decade. AdvertisementThe Youth Ministry had said in May said it would revive the programme, but little had been heard about it until Friday. The government has sought more time to end hardships and both the police and army leadership have warned against the protests, saying they could get out of control. Protesters have said they have a right to peaceful demonstrations, calling the government's warnings of violence a smokescreen for a potential crackdown.

Source: Daily Nation July 27, 2024 13:43 UTC