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Abia State Addresses Minimum Wage Discrepancies
Abia State began implementing the N70,000 minimum wage in October 2023, despite claims by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) that it was among the defaulting states. While the minimum wage was implemented, inconsistencies exist in payments for workers in grade levels 8-16, currently being addressed.
Abia State Addresses Minimum Wage Discrepancies
Abia State began implementing the N70,000 minimum wage in October 2023, despite claims by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) that it was among the defaulting states. While the minimum wage was implemented, inconsistencies exist in payments for workers in grade levels 8-16, currently being addressed.
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32% Bias Score
Nigerian Immigration Clarifies Passport Renewal Policy for Married Women
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) announced that married Nigerian women do not need their husbands' passport information to renew their passports; this follows public complaints about the previous requirement. The NIS detailed specific documentation for various passport applications.
Nigerian Immigration Clarifies Passport Renewal Policy for Married Women
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) announced that married Nigerian women do not need their husbands' passport information to renew their passports; this follows public complaints about the previous requirement. The NIS detailed specific documentation for various passport applications.
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48% Bias Score
Nigeria: Amnesty International Documents 24 Deaths in August Anti-Government Protests
Amnesty International reported that Nigerian authorities killed at least 24 protesters, including two children, and detained over 1,200 during August anti-government demonstrations, citing excessive police force and a lack of accountability for past abuses.
Nigeria: Amnesty International Documents 24 Deaths in August Anti-Government Protests
Amnesty International reported that Nigerian authorities killed at least 24 protesters, including two children, and detained over 1,200 during August anti-government demonstrations, citing excessive police force and a lack of accountability for past abuses.
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44% Bias Score
Nigeria to Streamline Airport Security to Curb Harassment
Nigeria plans to streamline airport passenger screening to reduce harassment and extortion by security operatives, deploying 1000 body cameras and aiming for a One-Stop Security (OSS) system like the US TSA, addressing complaints to the National Security Adviser.
Nigeria to Streamline Airport Security to Curb Harassment
Nigeria plans to streamline airport passenger screening to reduce harassment and extortion by security operatives, deploying 1000 body cameras and aiming for a One-Stop Security (OSS) system like the US TSA, addressing complaints to the National Security Adviser.
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40% Bias Score
Nigeria Launches Workshop to Improve Disease Outbreak Communication
A six-day workshop, funded by Canada and held in Lagos from November 25-30, aims to improve Nigeria's risk communication strategies for disease outbreaks by training stakeholders from six states (Edo, Kano, Yobe, Lagos, Abia, and FCT) to better manage infodemics and engage communities.
Nigeria Launches Workshop to Improve Disease Outbreak Communication
A six-day workshop, funded by Canada and held in Lagos from November 25-30, aims to improve Nigeria's risk communication strategies for disease outbreaks by training stakeholders from six states (Edo, Kano, Yobe, Lagos, Abia, and FCT) to better manage infodemics and engage communities.
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12% Bias Score
Nigerian 'Miracle' Pregnancy Scam
An investigative report exposing a baby trafficking scam in Nigeria that targets women desperate for children. The scam involves fake clinics, misinformation, and coercion.
Nigerian 'Miracle' Pregnancy Scam
An investigative report exposing a baby trafficking scam in Nigeria that targets women desperate for children. The scam involves fake clinics, misinformation, and coercion.
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40% Bias Score
Kaduna State's Proactive Approach Leads to 11 GBV Convictions in 2024
Kaduna State reported 11 GBV convictions in 2024, ranking third nationally and first in Northern Nigeria for reporting, with a 30% increase in reports attributed to improved government-CSO collaboration and victim trust. Four operational Sexual Referral and Assault Centers now prioritize preventativ...
Kaduna State's Proactive Approach Leads to 11 GBV Convictions in 2024
Kaduna State reported 11 GBV convictions in 2024, ranking third nationally and first in Northern Nigeria for reporting, with a 30% increase in reports attributed to improved government-CSO collaboration and victim trust. Four operational Sexual Referral and Assault Centers now prioritize preventativ...
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52% Bias Score
Nigeria-France Partnership: Economic Agreements and Development Loans
Nigerian President Bola Tinubu's state visit to Paris yielded three partnership agreements, a planned fifth Nigerian bank branch in France, and €330 million in planned French Development Agency loans for Nigerian projects; this visit aims to strengthen economic ties and Nigeria's global standing.
Nigeria-France Partnership: Economic Agreements and Development Loans
Nigerian President Bola Tinubu's state visit to Paris yielded three partnership agreements, a planned fifth Nigerian bank branch in France, and €330 million in planned French Development Agency loans for Nigerian projects; this visit aims to strengthen economic ties and Nigeria's global standing.
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24% Bias Score
Tinubu Seeks French Investment in Nigeria Amidst Economic Challenges
Nigerian President Bola Tinubu's two-day state visit to France, starting Thursday, aims to attract French investment to tackle poverty affecting 129 million Nigerians, strengthen economic ties, and diversify France's African partnerships amidst recent instability in other nations.
Tinubu Seeks French Investment in Nigeria Amidst Economic Challenges
Nigerian President Bola Tinubu's two-day state visit to France, starting Thursday, aims to attract French investment to tackle poverty affecting 129 million Nigerians, strengthen economic ties, and diversify France's African partnerships amidst recent instability in other nations.
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36% Bias Score
Port Harcourt-Aba Railway Section Operational Handover to NRC
The Federal Ministry of Transportation completed the 62-kilometer Port Harcourt-Aba section of the Eastern Narrow Gauge Railway, handing operational control to the Nigerian Railway Corporation; the project included track and bridge rehabilitation, and commercial operations have already begun, easing...
Port Harcourt-Aba Railway Section Operational Handover to NRC
The Federal Ministry of Transportation completed the 62-kilometer Port Harcourt-Aba section of the Eastern Narrow Gauge Railway, handing operational control to the Nigerian Railway Corporation; the project included track and bridge rehabilitation, and commercial operations have already begun, easing...
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52% Bias Score
Nigeria Targets Net Export Status to China in Five Years
Nigeria plans to reverse its $20 billion trade deficit with China in five years by leveraging Chinese agricultural technology and boosting exports, aiming for net export status, following an upgraded Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.
Nigeria Targets Net Export Status to China in Five Years
Nigeria plans to reverse its $20 billion trade deficit with China in five years by leveraging Chinese agricultural technology and boosting exports, aiming for net export status, following an upgraded Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.
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44% Bias Score
Italian Magistrates Sentenced for Withholding Evidence
Two Italian magistrates were sentenced to eight months for withholding evidence in the Eni-Nigeria corruption trial. The court found that they had omitted crucial information that would have weakened the prosecution's case.
Italian Magistrates Sentenced for Withholding Evidence
Two Italian magistrates were sentenced to eight months for withholding evidence in the Eni-Nigeria corruption trial. The court found that they had omitted crucial information that would have weakened the prosecution's case.
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44% Bias Score
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