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#BringBackOurGirls fought to keep global attention on Nigeria’s stolen Chibok girls. Ten years on it is still fighting

The campaign that came to prominence when 276 schoolgirls were kidnapped from their classes in 2014 has had an impact beyond its first rallying cries

The Guardian - UK

Court grants bail to ex-Nigerian central bank chief facing fraud charges

Godwin Emefiele, who was arrested by security services in June, has pleaded not guilty to the charges.

Al Jazeera

In Nigeria, economic blues dampen patriotism on Independence Day

Nigerians of all ages say they are disillusioned with the country’s progress in six decades, so patriotism is waning.

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Nigeria's elections were once again disputed in court, a stark reminder of a weak electoral system

Nigeria’s presidential election tribunal on 6 September affirmed President Bola Tinubu’s victory in the disputed February 2023 polls, dismissing the petitions of three political parties. The Labour Party had filed its petition on 21 March; the next day the Peoples Democratic Party and the Allied Peoples Movement followed with theirs.…

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Opposition supporters saddened as tribunal upholds President Tinubu’s win

Nigerian opposition supporters say the tribunal’s ruling was expected but were nevertheless waiting for a surprise.

Al Jazeera

Nigeria files 20 new charges against suspended central bank chief

Emefiele who made an unprecedented run for the Nigerian presidency last year, has been held in detention since June 10.

Al Jazeera

Nigeria's new police chief faces structural challenges - 5 key issues to tackle

Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu named a new inspector general of police on 19 June 2023. He appointed the deputy inspector general, Kayode Egbetokun, to replace Usman Alkali Baba, whom former president Muhammadu Buhari had appointed in April 2021. Egbetokun will serve in an acting capacity pending his confirmation by the…

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Nigerian court orders gov’t to release or charge central bank chief

Government lawyers say they secured a lower magistrate court order to hold Godwin Emefiele during investigation.

Al Jazeera

Nigeria, labour unions to agree new minimum wage within 8 weeks

Nigeria’s labour unions threatened to strike after fuel prices tripled due to President Tinubu scrapping fuel subsidy.

Al Jazeera

How Emefiele, Nigeria’s powerful central bank chief lost his seat

Godwin Emefiele was second-longest-serving governor of Nigeria’s central bank and oversaw its biggest economic downturn.

Al Jazeera

Row in Germany over Benin bronzes

BERLIN: In a move that many hailed as a salve for the historic wounds between Europe and Africa, Germany last December returned 22 artefacts, looted during the colonial era, to what is now Nigeria.

Bangkok Post

Nigeria fuel subsidy cut and spiralling costs: What to know

A controversial announcement in Tinubu’s inaugural speech has set off a chain of events in Africa’s largest economy.

Al Jazeera

‘Squandered goodwill’: How Buhari failed Nigeria a second time

From the economy to security, Buhari’s legacy will be one of missteps and misdeeds as he hands over power, analysts say.

Al Jazeera

Nigeria's Tinubu sworn in as president, bringing hopes of economic prosperity

Nigeria’s Bola Tinubu was sworn in as President Monday in the capital Abuja. The 71-year-old former Lagos governor and multi-millionaire businessman faces enormous challenges.

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Reuters

Nigeria's new President Tinubu promises economic reboot

Nigeria's new President Bola Tinubu vowed at his swearing-in on Monday to expand the economy by at least 6% a year, lift barriers to investment, create jobs and unify the exchange rate, while also tackling rampant insecurity.

Reuters

Explainer-What to expect from Nigeria's new president Bola Tinubu

Nigeria's new president Bola Tinubu faces a litany of problems, including widespread violence, double-digit inflation and industrial-scale oil theft.

The Independent UK

Nigeria’s Tinubu to be sworn in as president amid hopes and scepticism

The new president of Nigeria takes the reins of power on Monday

Reuters

Nigeria's Tinubu gets his turn as president, familiar problems await

Bola Tinubu will be sworn in as Nigeria's president on Monday under the cloud of a disputed election and pressure to quickly improve economic and security conditions, which many complain worsened under his predecessor Muhammadu Buhari.

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Nigeria's Buhari defends election outcome, economic record

Nigeria's President Muhammadu Buhari on Sunday defended his record on the economy and the outcome of a disputed presidential election, saying he was leaving a legacy of credible and fair votes, a day before he hands over power to his successor.

Al Jazeera

Nigerians look to president-elect Tinubu for economic turnaround

Voters have been let down before, wonder if Bola Tinubu will be able to fix systemic issues in Africa’s largest economy.

Reuters

After inauguration fanfare, immense economic challenges await Nigeria's Tinubu

Nigeria's incoming President Bola Tinubu will inherit anaemic economic growth, record debt and shrinking oil output, but before he can start fixing these pressing problems he will need to secure public support for painful decisions.

France 24

Nigeria opens Africa's biggest oil refinery in drive to self-sufficiency

Nigeria has opened an oil plant billed as Africa's largest refinery. Outgoing President Muhammadu Buhari inaugurated the new facility in Lagos, calling it a "game-changer". With a capacity of 650,000 barrels a day, the $19 billion plant built by Aliko Dangote – Africa's wealthiest man – could help Nigeria's drive…

The Independent UK

Nigeria opens Africa’s biggest oil refinery as it tries to boost struggling sector

Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari has opened Africa’s biggest oil refinery, with hopes it will help the country achieve self-sufficiency and become a net exporter of refined petroleum products

The Independent UK

Eyeing new global record, Nigerian chef cooks for nearly 100 hours

A Nigerian chef on Monday continued her quest to set a new global record for the longest hours of nonstop cooking after surpassing the current record of 87 hours and 45 minutes

Reuters

Nigeria begins hearing presidential election challenge next week

Nigeria's election tribunal will on Monday start hearing opposition petitions challenging president-elect Bola Tinubu's victory in the disputed February presidential vote, court records showed on Friday.

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