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The North West recorded the highest crime rate in the country with 14 million cases, followed by the North Central with 8.8 million incidents, says the Presidency. The South East has the lowest occurrence with 6.1 million cases.
28 Oct
ActionAid has stated that the recent World Economic Outlook by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) is colonial in nature, stressing the need for the organisation to adopt a broader approach to assessing the economic performance of countries. ActionAid’s Global Economic Justice Lead, Roos Saalbrink, remarked in a statement that the IMF is neglecting to consider…
14 Oct
Disturbed by the rising cases of child marriage, a group of young girls researchers, supported by ActionAid Nigeria, has called for the criminalisation of exercise in Nigeria.
20 Sep
An analysis of Nigeria’s Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI) by ActionAid Nigeria has revealed that 65 per cent of poor people, about 86 million people, live in the Northern part of the country, while 36 per cent, which is nearly 47 million people live in the South.
30 Jul
ActionAid has said that its Women's Voice and Leadership Nigeria project has supported 517,365 women and girls in different
23 May
ActionAid Nigeria has warned that the Tuesday increase in the monetary policy rate by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) would lead to higher borrowing costs for businesses and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and stifle economic growth.
18 May
To increase awareness on the impact of Gender Based Violence (GBV), Safe Space Initiative and ActionAid Nigeria in partnership with the embas
3 May
Following the rising cases of Vesico-Vaginal Fistula (VVF) and the lack of adequate centers to treat the disease, ActionAid Italy has donated the first VVF center in the Federal Capital Territory worth about N51.5million. The Country Director of ActionAid Andrew Mamedu during the launch of the center yesterday at the Gwarinpa General Hospital, Abuja revealed…
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The Police Command in Enugu State says its operatives have busted a kidnapping gang hideout and nabbed five suspects for burglary and car stealing within the state. The Command’s Spokesman, DSP Daniel Ndukwe, made this known in a statement on Saturday in Enugu. Ndukwe said that the feat was achieved following intensified fight against crime…
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Mrs. Sesi Ogungbe-Yusuf, Supervisor, Women Affairs, and Poverty Alleviation (WAPA) Badagry-West Local Council Development Area (LCDA) on Saturday empowered more than 100 women and vulnerable in the council with N20,000 each.Speaking shortly after the empowerment, Ogungbe-Yusuf said this was to enable them improve on their petty businesses and celebrate Christmas and New Year festivals in…
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The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun, has warned against unorganised distribution of palliatives and relief items as well as funfairs in the country during this festive period. The IGP gave the warning following a stampede at a children’s funfair on December 18, 2024, which resulted in the death of at least 35 children with…
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Nigeria on Saturday hit back at claims by neighbouring Niger that it had sought to destabilise the country by supporting militant groups. The Nigerian foreign ministry in particular expressed "strong concern" at allegations that French troops were "in the northern part of the country preparing to destabilize the government of Niger." "These allegations are unfounded…
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As the curtain falls on 2024 in a matter of days, there were major events and key moments that Nigerians and global citizens would agree defined the year. On the local scene some Nigerians believe that 2024 offered more not-so-pleasant memories, with little to cheer about amidst the soaring cost of living occasioned by major…
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Lagos played host to another unforgettable evening to debut the 31-year-old Grand Château in Nigeria. Held on November 27th at Ali Halawi’s luxurious abode, the event celebrated the pinnacle of whisky expertise, delivering a combination of elegance and exclusivity to create experiences that will remain etched in the memories of the distinguished guests. Hosted by…
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The Nigerian NavyShip (NNS) BEECROFT has intercepted 19 suspected stowaways attempting to illegally migrate to Europe. The ship’s Information Officer, Lt. Hussaini Ibrahim in a statement on Saturday in Lagos, said that 15 stowaways were intercepted on Dec. 19 onboard European bound vessel Moto Tanker (MT) KRITI RUBY. Ibrahim said that an additional four were…
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No fewer than 20 people were killed in attacks Friday on villages in central Mali that have been the target of jihadist groups,