Democracy’s star is fading as Nigerians struggle to afford

Nigeria has played a major role in fostering democracy in Africa’s west but after 25 years its people are losing faith

For visitors to Lagos, the gentle plea begins with immigration officials at the airport and is echoed across the streets of Africa’s most populous city: “Show me love.”

It is a familiar request for tips in a city of omnipresent hustle, but residents say the requests have intensified in the last year as people struggle under the crushing weight of Nigeria’s underperforming economy.