Nigeria, May 5 -- The current situation in Nigeria regarding the scarcity of fuel is causing immense hardship for the population, particularly the lower-income groups.

This crisis has led to long queues at filling stations across various states, with some stations even shutting down despite having sufficient petrol reserves.

Historically, Nigeria has faced fuel shortages and long queues, notably during the tenure of former President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, especially around the Christmas season.

However, efforts were made to address this issue when President Buhari assumed office in 2015, aiming to alleviate the annual December fuel scarcity.

Despite these efforts, under the current administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Nige...