Bola Tinubu, the newly elected President of Nigeria, has wasted no time in making significant decisions since his inauguration on May 29. Despite ongoing challenges to the outcome of the February elections, Tinubu has taken proactive steps to address the country’s most pressing concerns.
Lagos, one of the world’s most populous cities, is home to around 20 million people. Commuting within the city has always been a notorious challenge, but the recent spike in fuel prices has made life even more difficult for its residents. On May 29th, 2023, following the swearingin of President Bola Tinubu, fuel prices in Nigeria almost tripled as the government announced the removal of subsidies.