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February 17, 2023

Attacks: Bank workers directed to stay off work

ASSBIFI’s president, Olusoji Oluwole, gave the directive in Lagos in a letter to the association’s unit presidents and secretaries.

Association of Senior Staff of Banks, Insurance, and Financial Institutions (ASSBIFI)
February 17, 2023

Protesters block Ore-Benin expressway over naira scarcity

FRSC unit commander in Ore said it was difficult to control traffic on the axis, urging motorists to use alternative routes.

PROTEST ON ORE ROAD
February 17, 2023

German airports empty on Friday after unions’ strike

Many of Germany’s most important airports were empty due to industrial action called by trade union Verdi, affecting travel hubs nationwide on Friday.

German airport
February 17, 2023

Nigeria signs African Disability Protocol

Sightsavers has been working closely with the Nigerian government to ensure the country’s commitment to the protocol.

Persons With Disabilities (PWDs)
February 17, 2023

UN says 78 million children do not go to school at all

“We are talking about the most isolated, the most desolate, the most neglected children of the world.”

out-of-school children
February 17, 2023

UN seeks $84 million to support African migrants

The UN Migration Agency and partners are seeking $84 million to provide humanitarian and development assistance to over one million migrants.

Illegal african migrants
February 16, 2023

Naira Scarcity: Nigerians beg CBN, banks to dispense N100, N50 notes

“I started gathering the N100 and N50 notes since January when the heat of the January 31 deadline enveloped the nation.”

N100 and N50 NOTES
February 16, 2023

I feel your pains, Nigerians, over naira scarcity: Buhari

”I am deeply pained and sincerely sympathise with you all over these unintended outcomes.”

President Muhammadu Buhari
February 16, 2023

Bandits: Civil society condemns Zamfara government’s ban on NGOs

“The said order has threatened all well-meaning and friendly civil society organisations, development partners and donors. It also seeks to threaten the civic space.”

Bello Matawalle
February 16, 2023

‘There’s nothing like accidental discharge’; police intentionally kill civilians: Lagos CP

“You call it ‘accidental discharge’? No, I will not accept it. No one will be spared for ‘accidental discharge’ in this command.”

COPS SHOOTING GUNS AT PROTESTERS; CP IDOWU OWOHUNWA