Social media has emerged as a powerful tool for social change in Nigeria and Africa, giving voice to the voiceless and amplifying the demands of the oppressed. From the #EndSARS …
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Nigeria’s National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has intensified its efforts to rid the country of illicit drug trafficking and abuse, which pose serious threats to the nation’s health, security, …
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The World Bank has recently adjusted its growth projection for Nigeria, the largest economy in Africa, to a slower pace of 2.9% in 2023, down from the earlier forecast of …
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Nigeria’s Democracy Under Scrutiny As Election Results Challenged At Various Levels
Nigeria, Africa’s most populous nation and largest economy is witnessing a series of legal battles over the outcome of the 2023 general elections, which were held on February 25. The …
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The Cross River gorilla is the rarest and most threatened subspecies of gorilla in the world, with only about 300 individuals left in the wild. They live in a small …
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Meta, the owner of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, is facing a legal battle in Nigeria over its alleged violation of the country’s advertising laws. The Advertising Regulatory Council of Nigeria …
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Nigeria’s three tiers of government shared a total of N1.1 trillion as revenue allocation for the month of August, according to the Federation Accounts Allocation Committee (FAAC). This represents an …
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Tobacco use and abuse in Nigeria is undermining the country’s efforts to achieve some key aspects of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), according to a civil society group. The Nigeria …
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Nigerians seeking better opportunities in Europe have faced a series of deportations from various countries in the past nine months, according to a report by Punch newspaper. Based on data …
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Nigeria spent more than it earned in 2022, using 106% of its total revenue to service its debt, according to a report by the Budget Implementation Committee. The report showed …
