People with disabilities (PWDs) in Nigeria have called on the government at all levels to address the alleged brutality and discrimination they face from government agencies and individuals. They made…
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Nigeria, Africa’s largest economy, plans to automate all foreign exchange (FX) transactions to prevent arbitrage and speculation on the country’s naira. The move is part of the government’s efforts to…
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Workers Die, Pregnant Woman Loses Baby as Thousands Gather for Verification Exercise in Nigeria
Thousands of federal workers in Nigeria have been subjected to a dehumanizing and chaotic verification exercise in Abuja, the nation’s capital, after being declared ghost workers by the Office of…
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Amid national economic struggles, Nigeria’s National Assembly faces fierce criticism over its recent decision to procure luxury vehicles for its members, a move seen by many as blatant disregard for…
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Tinubu’s U-turn: Nigerian President Reverses Salary Cut for Striking Doctors
Nigerian President Bola Tinubu has announced a waiver of the “no work, no pay” order imposed on striking doctors in August 2023. The order was meant to force the doctors…
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Chief Emeka Anyaoku, former Commonwealth Secretary-General, advocated for a new constitution to mend Nigeria’s fraying national unity during his speech at Afe Babalola University’s 2023 Convocation Lecture. His critical insights…
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Nigeria and the European Union have sealed agreements worth over €900 million in a significant move towards advancing developmental projects. This historic accord was formalized during the EU-Nigeria Strategic Dialogue…
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Nigeria’s Supreme Council for Shari’ah (SCSN), Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), and Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN) have not reached a consensus on Nigeria’s role in the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict.…
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Nigerian lawmakers have called for banning educational materials that contain or promote lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) issues in nursery and primary schools. The House of Representatives passed a…
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In the face of ongoing debates about fuel subsidies, experts and industry stakeholders are challenging the Nigerian government’s assertion that it has ceased subsidizing petrol. The controversy deepens as the…