This is alist of protests in Nigeria, from the colonial rule to present day.
| Year | Day | Name | People | Location | Notes | Image |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1929 | 6 December | Aba Women's Riot |
| Eastern Nigeria | The women protested against tax levies imposed by the colonial government. It led to the death of many of the women.[1] | .jpg) |
| 1947 | 27 November | Abeokuta Women's Revolt |
| Alake's Palace,Abeokuta | The women protested against an unfair tax regime which led to the abdication of the then Alake of Egbaland, Oba Sir Ladapo Ademola II and the abolition of the tax regime by the colonial government.[1] |  |
| 1978 | 17 April | Ali Must Go | Universities nationwide | A 50kobo increase in student fees sparked the protests.[2] | ||
| 1989 | 24 May - June | Anti-SAP riots | Universities nationwide | The protests occurred as a result of the effects of theInternational Monetary Fund (IMF)-imposedStructural Adjustment Program (SAP) introduced by theIbrahim Babangida-led government.[3] | ||
| 1993 | June 12 Protests |
| South West Nigeria | The protests occurred as an aftermath of the annulment of the June 12, 1993 Presidential elections byIbrahim Babangida.[4] | ||
| 2012 | 2-14 January | Occupy Nigeria |
| Nigeria (including the diaspora) | Nigerians protested against the removal of fuel subsidies and eventual price hikes by theGoodluck Jonathan government. It led to the reinstatement of the subsidy and a review of the Federal Government spending.[5][6] |  |
| 2020 | End SARS |
| Nigeria (including the diaspora) | The protests are against police brutality meted out by a now-defunct specialised police unit known as theSpecial Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS).[7] Amemorial protest was held on 20 October 2021 to mark the first anniversary of the October 2020Lekki toll gate shooting.[8] |  | |
| 2024 | 1-10 August | End Bad Governance in Nigeria |
| Nigeria (including the diaspora | Nationwide protest over the rising cost of living since the beginning ofPresident Bola Ahmed Tinubu's administration in May 2023. The protests were mainly over fuel subsidy removal, hike in electricity tariffs and customs duties, hunger and insecurity among others. |