Why Nigeria is listed among 10 Countries mostly Impacted by Terrorism
Addressing security concerns as this will reduce the pressure of food insecurity and also provide an enabling environment for thriving socioeconomic development.
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How many Nigerians need to die under Buhari?
A recent data published by SBM Intelligence revealed that 2,047 deaths were recorded in Nigeria in the first quarter (Q1) of 2023.
Insecurity: Nigeria Records 1,718 Deaths in 3 Months
Despite repeated assurances from President Muhammadu Buhari and the security chiefs, many Nigerians are at the mercy of bandits, terrorists and other criminals who are ravaging many parts of the country.
Pain Of Insecurities, Vandalism Bites Deeper as Rail Transport Revenue Dropped By 66%
The impact of attacks and passengers’ abductions on Nigeria’s railway system is taking a toll on revenue as new data shows revenue from Nigerian Railway Corporation has dropped by 66percent.
Buhari spent ₦8 trillion on security in the last six years, still could not quell Boko Haram or Bandits
The security budget features a 10.2% increase over the previous year, at ₦1.97 trillion::
FACT CHECK: Picture showing Nigerian soldiers ‘replacing Boko Haram flag’, not shot in Marte village
Twitter users claim Nigerian soldiers overran Boko Haram insurgents in Marte, proceeding to hang the Nigerian flag in the stronghold;
Ransom requests bled Nigeria over ₦1 billion in 2019, figures to increase
Kidnappers abducted over 1,386 Nigerians from January to December 2019; This number increased in 2020 at 1,984 persons in just eleven months, estimating over ₦13.5 million in ransom between January – May; Abductions have bled Nigeria over $18 million in the last nine years (June 2011- March 2020); Experts have linked insecurity to Nigeria’s economic woes; In all, intelligence-based security initiatives and poverty alleviation programmes are a way to address the spate of kidnapping in the country.
Bandits strike again in Katsina with 300 missing students
#bringbackourboys trends on Twitter after 300 students went missing during an attack in Katsina State. In other news, Government to provide 300,000 low-cost housing units; 19 robbers reported missing, and a $30 million loan is granted.
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N2P: 1.98M COVID-19 cases, NCS plugs ₦17.4bn
Today’s N2P continues with a thread of insecurity observed earlier. Also present is a theme of COVID-defiant wins, albeit small. And on the financial scene, Nigeria’s TSA account is doing well; customs fights the good fight.
N2P: ₦4.6 billion in vague transactions with a 14% rise in inflation
Besides EndSARS, the security forecast is cloudy with a chance of banditry. On the financial scene, we see more vague transactions reminiscent of the disappearing act we noted before, and escalating inflation rates. In other news, once again, trouble comes a-knocking for Babatunde Fowler, identified in yet another scam.