Lagos, 13 May-(ANA)-An anti-government march through the Nigerian city of Lagos has begun amidst heavy police presence.
Thousands have come out onto the streets against rising fuel prices, low minimum wages and the slow process of electoral reform.
Armoured cars have been stationed on the route and are following the march.
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) says there will be further rallies around the country if the government does not meet its demands.
The government has said the protests may be used "to cause chaos", urging the NLC to return to negotiations.
The NLC says further protests are planned for the southern Delta state and cities in the north over the next 10 days, before a second phase of demonstration throughout the country.
"We are determined to carry these protests to all nooks and crannies of the country," said NLC president Abdulwaheed Omar. "We are not afraid of the government."
The NLC wants the government to scrap its plans aimed at deregulating the oil sector, saying the move would lead to further fuel shortages and push up pump prices.(ANA)
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