The Nigerian government has convened an emergency meeting in response to a planned nationwide protest scheduled for August 1, 2024. The meeting, held on Wednesday, aims to address the grievances of protesters amid the country's economic hardship.

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appealed to Nigerians to halt the protest, requesting more time to implement people-oriented programs. However, the planned protest persists, driven by soaring inflation rates and shrinking purchasing power.

Despite the recent approval of a N70,000 minimum wage, Nigerians remain dissatisfied, drawing inspiration from a month-long protest in Kenya that demanded policy reversals.

The emergency meeting, attended by top government officials, seeks to find solutions to the country's economic challenges and appease protesters. The outcome of the meeting will be crucial in determining the government's response to the planned protest and the nation's economic future.