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"Mass Kidnapping in Zamfara, Nigeria: At Least 50 Abducted"

"Armed men kidnapped at least 50 people, including women and children, in Zamfara, Nigeria, over the weekend; the Zamfara police confirmed the incident, but no group has claimed responsibility, and the government has yet to take action."

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Enugu State Exceeds UN HIV/AIDS Viral Suppression Target

In Enugu state, Nigeria, the Catholic Caritas Foundation reports that 98 percent of identified HIV-positive individuals have achieved viral suppression, exceeding the UN target, due to increased testing, treatment, and collaborative efforts with government and NGOs, resulting in a decrease in HIV pr...

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"OPEC Extends Nigeria's Oil Quota to 2026"

"OPEC extended Nigeria's oil production quota to 1.5 million barrels per day until 2026 at its 38th meeting, aiming for market stability while Nigeria plans to produce 2.06 million bpd in 2025, including condensate."

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Nigeria's Proposed Tax Reforms: 800,000 Naira Income Bracket Exempted

President Bola Tinubu's proposed tax reforms in Nigeria will eliminate taxes for those earning less than 800,000 Naira annually, while increasing rates for higher earners; the bills are currently under consideration by the Senate.

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Nigeria's PMI Remains Below 50.0 Amidst Rising Inflation

Nigeria's November PMI registered 49.6, signaling a fifth consecutive month of decline in private sector business conditions, despite a slight increase from October's 46.9, primarily due to rising inflation and unemployment suppressing business activity.

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Nigeria's 65th National Council on Health Prioritizes Universal Health Coverage

The 65th Nigerian National Council on Health, held November 21-25, 2024 in Maiduguri, focused on accelerating Universal Health Coverage (UHC) by 2030, with 1,150 delegates addressing health workforce development, community engagement, and digital health innovations, and Borno State committing to rai...

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Amnesty International Urges ICC to Investigate Nigerian Atrocities Amidst Four-Year Delay

Amnesty International filed a legal request with the ICC on December 2, 2024, urging an investigation into war crimes and crimes against humanity in Nigeria, citing the Prosecutor's four-year delay despite concluding in 2020 that sufficient evidence existed for an investigation.

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Sentencing in 2018 Offa Bank Robbery Case

Following a six-year investigation, five individuals involved in the April 5, 2018, Offa, Kwara State bank robbery that resulted in 32 deaths, including nine police officers, were sentenced to death; the gang leader, a dismissed police officer, died in custody.

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Nigerian Activist Remanded on Defamation Charges

Nigerian human rights lawyer Dele Farotimi was remanded in prison on November 27th, 2024, facing 16 counts of defamation filed by Chief Afe Babalola, SAN, based on allegations in Farotimi's book, "Nigeria and its Criminal Justice System," concerning a land case and criticism of the judiciary.

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South Africa and Nigeria to Boost Trade and Investment

South African and Nigerian ministers met to strengthen economic ties, focusing on increasing trade and investment, particularly in infrastructure, utilizing the AfCFTA, and celebrating 30 years of diplomatic relations.

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Ebonyi Governor Threatens to Sack Striking Workers Over Minimum Wage Dispute

Ebonyi State Governor Francis Nwifuru threatened to fire striking workers who don't return to work within 72 hours due to the non-implementation of the new N70,000 minimum wage, prompting condemnation from the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) for his refusal to negotiate and display of impunity.

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MOSOP Demands 20% Stake in Ogoniland Oil, Seeks Environmental Compensation

Following President Tinubu's recognition of the Ogoni martyrs, MOSOP, at its National Congress, resolved to negotiate a 20% stake in Ogoniland's natural resource extraction and demand compensation for environmental pollution caused by decades of oil exploration, aiming to achieve this through peacef...

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