Nigeria

Rights group demands justice for six traders killed in Lagos

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.

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.

Senate confirms new service chiefs nominated by Tinubu

29 октября 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.

Hopesalive initiative empowers 60 young women with tech skills

29 октября 2025 Adebayo Oluwaseun

The Hopesalive Initiative has trained 60 young women in technology skills to help close the gender gap in the sector. This program aims to boost female participation in tech fields.

Nigeria approves additional state for southeast amid equity push

The Nigerian government has approved the creation of an additional state in the southeast region, a move hailed by Senator Osita Izunaso as a step toward equity and justice among geopolitical zones. This development addresses long-standing calls for balanced representation across Nigeria's regions. Izunaso emphasized that it marks a significant embrace of fairness in federal structure.

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.

Readers respond to Niyi Osundare's critique of Nigerian universities

31 октября 2025 Adebayo Oluwaseun

A recent column in The Guardian Nigeria features diverse reader reactions to poet Niyi Osundare's ongoing discourse on the state of Nigerian universities. Contributors praise Osundare's insights while debating internal and external challenges facing higher education. They call for better funding, fair pay for lecturers, and systemic reforms to restore integrity.

Experts urge national framework for caregiving in Nigeria

Women leaders and experts have called for a national policy to professionalize caregiving during a media roundtable marking the International Day of Care and Support. They highlighted the undervalued role of care work in Nigeria's economy and its disproportionate burden on women. Investing in care systems could unlock economic growth and gender equality.