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An estimated 14 million uncollected PVCs pose a test for Nigeria’s INEC

An estimated 14 million voter cards remain uncollected across Nigeria, Vanguard reports, raising concern at INEC ahead of the Jan. 16 presidential election.
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Nigeria warns agency heads of sanctions over inflated contracts

Nigeria's federal government says heads of state-owned enterprises who award inflated contracts outside procurement law will face sanctions, in a new directive from George Akume.
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ECOWAS Court Orders Nigeria to Free Man Held 16 Years

The ECOWAS Court has ordered Nigeria to release a man held 16 years without trial and pay N20 million in compensation.
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ECOWAS Court Rejects SERAP’s Bid for Train Attack Compensation

The ECOWAS Court dismissed SERAP’s compensation claim for Abuja-Kaduna train attack victims, finding that it didn’t meet public interest standards.
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ECOWAS Court Finds Nigerian Government Violated Rights During #EndSARS Protests

The ECOWAS Court has ruled that Nigerian security forces violated the human rights of #EndSARS protesters in 2020. The court ordered compensation for victims and an investigation into the abuses.
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Nigerian Journalists Win Legal Victory: Cyberstalking, Insult No Longer Crimes

Nigerian human rights lawyer Femi Falana announces a landmark victory for Nigerian journalists. They can no longer be arrested for vaguely defined offenses like cyberstalking or insult, thanks to a recent ECOWAS Court ruling. This decision strengthens freedom of expression and combats shrinking civic space in Nigeria.
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ECOWAS Court Grapples with Enforcement of Judgments

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Court of Justice faces a significant...

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An estimated 14 million uncollected PVCs pose a test for Nigeria’s INEC

An estimated 14 million voter cards remain uncollected across Nigeria, Vanguard reports, raising concern at INEC ahead of the Jan. 16 presidential election.
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Nigeria warns agency heads of sanctions over inflated contracts

Nigeria's federal government says heads of state-owned enterprises who award inflated contracts outside procurement law will face sanctions, in a new directive from George Akume.
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Lagos police rescue three girls from suspected trafficking in Badagry, hunt for traffickers

A routine patrol in Badagry stopped a motorcycle carrying three girls who police say are trafficking victims, and officers are now hunting the suspected traffickers.
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Nasarawa polio drive: state partners UNICEF, WHO ahead of Nov. 7 campaign

Nasarawa has called for intensified awareness ahead of a Nov. 7 to 10 polio vaccination campaign after reports of suspected cases, with UNICEF backing.