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A memorial gathering marking the anniversary of Nigeria’s #EndSARS protests was disrupted at the Lekki tollgate in Lagos after police reportedly used tear gas to disperse participants, the gathering was organised to remember victims of the 2020 protests and renew calls for police accountability, justice and respect for citizens’ rights. The incident has reignited debate…
The proposed establishment of state police has returned to the centre of Nigeria’s national debate after additional state assemblies backed the constitutional changes required for the reform. The development comes as citizens continue to demand more effective responses to kidnapping, banditry, terrorism and other security threats, while supporters say state police could improve local intelligence…
Nigeria has confirmed an Ebola virus disease case in Abuja, prompting health authorities to intensify surveillance and begin tracing people who may have been exposed to the infection. The Federal Government confirmed the case on October 20, following laboratory testing of a female patient with a recent travel history involving Uganda. The patient has been…
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board is considering introducing life skills and critical thinking into the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination, a proposal that could influence future discussions about how candidates are assessed for admission into higher education. JAMB Registrar Professor Segun Aina disclosed the proposal during a television appearance on Wednesday, the announcement has attracted…
Nigeria’s military says coordinated air operations conducted between October 10 and 18 targeted Islamic State West Africa Province positions in parts of Borno and Adamawa states, with the operation reportedly destroying logistics facilities and killing dozens of fighters. The military has reported that 103 suspected fighters of the Islamic State West Africa Province were killed…
The Lagos State Government has reportedly shut the Ejigbo Fire Station indefinitely following repeated attacks on firefighters, raising concerns about emergency response and the safety of personnel who protect residents during fires. The Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service has reportedly shut its Ejigbo Fire Station indefinitely following repeated attacks on its personnel. The development…
The Federal Government has unveiled a ten-year strategy aimed at expanding Nigeria’s capital market to ₦750 trillion by 2036, with the proposed listing of selected state-owned enterprises among the measures expected to deepen investment opportunities. The Federal Government has announced an ambitious plan to grow Nigeria’s capital market to ₦750 trillion by 2036, setting out…
Nigeria experienced a sharp decline in electricity supplied to the national grid on Monday, October 19, after several power plants went offline, raising fresh concerns about the reliability of the country’s electricity supply. Nigeria’s electricity supply suffered a major setback on Monday after power generation connected to the national grid fell sharply to 675 megawatts…
President Bola Tinubu’s administration has maintained its position against restoring petrol subsidies, keeping the controversial policy at the centre of Nigeria’s economic debate as households and businesses struggle with rising living costs. The Federal Government has again defended the removal of petrol subsidies, insisting that Nigeria cannot afford to return to the previous system despite…
A new initiative announced by the Aliko Dangote Foundation could give eligible Nigerian tertiary institution students an opportunity to participate in the stock market through shares associated with the planned public offering of Dangote Refinery. The Aliko Dangote Foundation has announced plans to acquire initial public offering shares on behalf of eligible students in Nigerian…