Nigeria's President Bola Tinubu has called for the suspension of protests against the cost-of-living crisis in the country saying it would create an opportunity for dialogue.
This was his first public comment since frustrated citizens took to the streets last week.
At least 13 people were killed in clashes with security forces on the first day of protests, though police deny using excessive force.
For some analysis on this is David Otto - Defence expert and Director at Geneva Centre for Africa Security and Strategic Studies spoke to Peter Ndoro.