Nigeria president pleads for ‘patience’ amid tough economy

NIGERIA: Nigerian President Bola Tinubu has pleaded with his compatriots for “patience” as they continue to grapple with a tough economic situation.

In an independence day speech, Tinubu defended his controversial economic reforms, saying they were necessary and are beginning bear results.

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He also insisted Nigeria is “winning the war” on the violence that has killed thousands in the north over recent years – a declaration that will seem far-fetched to some.

Protesters in the capital, Abuja, as well as Lagos are using the 64th anniversary of independence from Britain to denounce what they see as the government’s poor handling of the economy.