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Court clears judiciary accountant, six years after N20million theft

Nigeria, March 14 -- Nearly six years after he was accused of stealing N20 million belonging to the Akwa Ibom State judiciary, an accountant with the state judiciary, Iniobong Essien, has been dischar... Read More


GMOs: Experts accuse Nigeria's biosafety regulator of not being transparent

Nigeria, March 14 -- An environmental activist and a public health advocate have questioned the transparency and effectiveness of Nigeria's biosafety regulator's oversight regarding the safety and reg... Read More


Police invite parents as school expels students over viral bullying video

Nigeria, March 14 -- Authorities have taken steps to address a viral bullying incident at Igbinedion Education Centre, Benin City, Edo State: the school expelled the students involved in the assault, ... Read More


Akwa Ibom HCDTs show governance gains but lag on inclusion, energy transition - Report

Nigeria, March 13 -- Nine Host Community Development Trusts (HCDTs) operating in oil-producing communities of Akwa Ibom State recorded their strongest performance in governance and accountability but ... Read More


How the new Nigeria Police Act protects you from officers' misconduct

Nigeria, March 12 -- Section 32 (2): Police cannot arrest you for disputes between private parties (civil wrongs) or for owing money. Section 34: A suspect should not be handcuffed unless they are vi... Read More


'Akwa Ibom too big to be ruled by insult,' US-based Nigerian reacts to Eno's 'receptionist' remark

Nigeria, March 12 -- Offiong Aqua, an Akwa Ibom-born analyst based in the US, has criticised Umo Eno, governor of Akwa Ibom State, over remarks in a viral video in which the governor appeared to rebuk... Read More


Rivers State HCDTs struggle with transparency, inclusion, energy transition - Report

Nigeria, March 10 -- Several Host Community Development Trusts (HCDTs) established under Nigeria's Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) are struggling to deliver meaningful development and transparency in Riv... Read More