25. Subsidy removal and popular resistance pt. 1

<p>We review the state of debate about the removal of Nigeria&#39;s fuel subsidy. Our own debate quickly turns to examining whether the Tinubu administration&#39;s sudden &#39;Subsidy ti lo&#39; approach to announcing the subsidy removal on his inauguration day was either a &#39;gaffe&#39; or an effective ploy to impose austerity and enrich the ruling-class while demobilizing popular forces -- i.e. &#39;shock therapy&#39;. </p> <p>This episode is the first of a two part series. The second part is an interview with a scholar of Nigerian labour unions who will talk us through the rise and fall of popular opposition towards subsidy removal. </p> <p><br></p> <p>Enjoy and stay tuned.</p> <p><br></p>