Nearly 2,000 explosive device incidents hit Nigeria's North-East over seven years, with road-planted IEDs accounting for the largest share of attacks throughout the period.
Nigerians are feeling the pinch of rising prices, and the Central Bank is taking decisive action. Governor Dr. Olayemi Cardoso reaffirmed the Monetary Policy Committee's (MPC) commitment to keeping interest rates high to combat inflation. This comes after two significant interest rate hikes in 2024, pushing the benchmark lending rate to a record 24.75%.
Nearly 2,000 explosive device incidents hit Nigeria's North-East over seven years, with road-planted IEDs accounting for the largest share of attacks throughout the period.
David Mark led opposition figures to INEC's Abuja headquarters Wednesday, demanding the electoral commission chairman's resignation over alleged interference in party affairs
Gunmen riding motorbikes swept into Bagna and Erena villages before dawn Tuesday, killing at least 20 people and sending residents fleeing to nearby towns.