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People banged pots and pans in demonstration at the deficiency of food in Abuja on Saturday.
Nigeria will start a “gradual relieving” of coronavirus-related lockdowns in the federal capital area of Abuja, and Lagos and Ogun states from 4 May.
The lockdowns had actually been because of end on Monday night, however President Muhammadu Buhari said they needed to continue.
He likewise ordered brand-new across the country measures versus Covid-19, including a night-time curfew and compulsory face masks.
The moves would make sure the economy worked “while still maintaining our aggressive action”, Mr Buhari stated.
Previously, employees at a construction website in Lagos rioted in demonstration at the lockdown.
A police representative stated the employees at the Lekki Free Trade zone – including those at the oil refinery of billionaire Aliko Dangote – went on the rampage and injured a number of officers in the area. Fifty-one people were arrested, he included.
There are reports that t