Local Contractors Protest N4 Trillion Unpaid 2024 Projects, Accuse Tinubu of Debt RefusalLocal contractors in Nigeria, under the All Indigenous Contractors Association of Nigeria (AICAN), are protesting non-payment of N4 trillion in arrears for 2024 capital projects, blocking key government sites in Abuja and accusing the Tinubu administration of deliberate delays.�Protest Timeline and LocationsProtests erupted in early September 2025 at the Ministry of Finance, where contractors barricaded entrances and halted operations, including the minister's entry.� Actions escalated to the National Assembly in early November, with House Representatives confronting ministers amid chants for immediate payouts.�� Initially planned nationwide from November 3, demonstrations persist into late November without resolution.�Contractors' Grievances and DemandsAICAN claims over 5,000 members face bankruptcies, loan defaults, and personal hardships like unpaid fees and medical bills due to unbacked payment warrants.� They demand settlement of verified N760 billion debts alongside the full N4 trillion, plus upfront fees for future jobs, urging President Tinubu's intervention.� More than half the arrears tie to constituency projects, exacerbating firm collapses.�Government Claims vs RealityOfficials report N3.1 trillion in approvals, but contractors insist on persistent cash shortages despite issued warrants.� No fresh payments confirmed as of November 30, 2025, amid threats of broader action.�