Hundreds of Nigerians have taken to the streets in major cities across the country, despite the government’s efforts to prevent the demonstrations.
Momentum has been built in many states, with numbers increasing as the day progresses.
In Lagos, Kaduna, Kano, Abuja and Bauchi police have fired tear gas to disperse protesters.
There has been limited turnout in some states like Anambra and Zamfara.
