Nigeria

Rights group demands justice for six traders killed in Lagos

29. lokakuuta 2025 Adebayo Oluwaseun

The National Coalition Against Mass Killings, Extra-Judicial Killings, Mob Actions and Impunity (NCAMKI) has called for accountability following the alleged killing of six traders at the Owode Onirin Spare Parts Market in Lagos by police officers from Nasarawa State. The group condemned the incident as a moral disgrace and highlighted the lack of prosecution for the implicated officers. It urged authorities to act swiftly to prevent further impunity.

International agencies decry malnutrition crisis in northern Nigeria

International non-governmental organizations have urged Nigeria's government and partners to act swiftly to save 600,000 severely malnourished children in northern states. The appeal came during the 16th Africa Food Security and Nutrition Day commemoration. Without intervention, 96,000 children risk death from October to December 2025.

Odii and Jimmy-Eboma to lead discussions at SSE Lab’s MBA business showers

Prominent figures Odii and Jimmy-Eboma are set to guide key discussions at SSE Lab’s upcoming MBA Business Showers event. This gathering aims to foster insights in business education and leadership. The announcement highlights the event's role in professional development within Nigeria's MBA community.

Nigeria's pension crisis burdens retired civil servants

30. lokakuuta 2025 Adebayo Oluwaseun

In Nigeria, retirement has turned into a struggle for thousands of civil servants who face delays in receiving pensions and gratuities. Elderly pensioners endure long queues and repeated verifications at offices like the PTAD in Abuja, while protests erupt across states demanding unpaid entitlements. The crisis highlights deep-rooted issues of corruption and mismanagement in the pension system.

Senate confirms new service chiefs nominated by Tinubu

29. lokakuuta 2025 Adebayo Oluwaseun

The Nigerian Senate has confirmed the appointments of new service chiefs, including the Chief of Defence Staff, as nominated by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The confirmation followed a closed-session screening on Wednesday. This move aims to strengthen the nation's military leadership.