The Senate on Thursday called for immediate action to arrest terrorists infiltrating from Mali-Burkina Faso to Nigeria's northwest and Niger state, stressing the need for military capacity and community engagement.
Nigeria's Senate is urging President Bola Tinubu to take decisive action to address the escalating banditry crisis in the country's northwest region. Senators expressed deep concern over the continued violence, which has resulted in numerous deaths, kidnappings, and the displacement of entire communities.
Nigerian senators are embroiled in a heated debate over a bill proposing a ban on open grazing and the establishment of cattle ranches. Proponents argue the bill is necessary to end deadly farmer-herder clashes, while opponents raise concerns about constitutionality and practicality.
The Central Bank of Nigeria has overhauled its cash-handling rules, lifting deposit limits and increasing weekly withdrawal thresholds to N500,000 for individuals and N5 million for corporates.
Nigeria’s auditor flags £14.3 million in unverified spending at NNPC’s London office, intensifying scrutiny of the oil company’s financial controls