By Kenechukwu Ofomah,Awka The imperative for multi-stakeholder collaboration to foster a safer, more informed, and resilient migration ecosystem in Nigeria took centre stage at a three-day Southeast Zonal Stakeholders’ Workshop on Migration, which commenced on Monday in Enugu. The workshop was organized by the Civil Society Network on Migration and Development (CSOnetMADE), in partnership with…
By Karen James A growing atmosphere of fear and unrest has engulfed the residents of Omalima Layout in Oze Nkwelle-Ezunaka, Oyi Local Government Area of Anambra State, following a disturbing case of alleged land grabbing involving individuals reportedly linked to certain government departments. Tension escalated on Tuesday when armed men, allegedly acting under “government orders,”…
In Nigeria, persons with disabilities constitute about 16% of the nation’s population, an estimated 30 million people. According to the World Bank, 65% of these individuals are of voting age. This group faces numerous barriers in society, especially during elections, where they are expected to both vote and stand for election. Among them, deaf persons…
Nigerian security operatives on Monday forcefully dispersed demonstrators in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) who were demanding the release of detained separatist leader Nnamdi Kanu. The security forces fired teargas and reportedly used live ammunition to break up the protests. Armed police officers and soldiers sealed off major roads in central Abuja, deploying armoured vehicles…
Nigerian House Representatives The Nigerian House of Representatives has raised concerns over the growing deductions from customers’ bank accounts, warning that these charges are discouraging savings and eroding public trust in the banking sector. According to the lawmakers, the trend threatens to reverse years of progress toward expanding financial access across the country. The House,…
