Nigeria has charged 76 individuals, including 30 minors, with treason and inciting a military coup following protests in August against severe economic hardships. The demonstrations, which resulted in at least 13 deaths due to clashes with security forces, were a response to economic reforms that have led to rampant inflation and widespread discontent among Nigerians. Amnesty International and rights advocates have condemned the detention of minors, who have been held since August, with their trial set for January after being granted bail. The court proceedings revealed alarming conditions for the detainees, as some appeared malnourished and in distress. These events occur amid a broader context of a cost-of-living crisis and escalating insecurity across Nigeria, exacerbated by armed gangs in the northern regions. President Bola Tinubu continues to advocate for the economic changes deemed necessary for the country's stability.