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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.
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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40% Bias Score
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.
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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24% Bias Score
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.
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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36% Bias Score
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...
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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36% 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
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.
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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44% Bias Score
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.
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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40% Bias Score
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...
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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28% Bias Score
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
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