Tag: Insecurity

Food

Insecurity, transport costs push Lagos ginger price to ₦46,000 — Report

Traders in Lagos have blamed insecurity in major producing communities, supply shortages, and rising transportation costs for the sharp increase in ginger prices, with a paint bucket now selling for as high as N46,000. The News Agency of Nigeria on Sunday, conducted interviews with market participants across Lagos, showing that reduced output from key producing […]

Policy and Regulations

Reps summon finance minister over worsening insecurity despite defence funding

The House of Representatives, on Tuesday, summoned Service Chiefs and the Finance Minister and Coordinating Minister of the Economy to appear before it and provide a detailed account of funds released to the military, amid growing concerns over the worsening security situation across the country, despite huge budgetary allocations to defence. The resolution followed the […]

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FG admits inflation, insecurity persist despite ongoing economic reforms

The Federal Government on Tuesday acknowledged that inflation and insecurity remain major challenges facing Nigerians, even as it defended the economic reforms introduced by President Bola Tinubu’s administration over the past three years. The PUNCH reported that speaking at a press conference to mark the 2026 Democracy Day celebration in Abuja, Secretary to the Government […]

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Federal workers threaten indefinite strike over hardship, rising insecurity

The Federal Workers Forum has threatened to mobilise federal workers across the country for an indefinite nationwide strike over worsening insecurity and unresolved wage-related issues affecting workers. According to The PUNCH, the threat was contained in a communiqué issued after an online meeting held on Sunday, where the forum also criticised the Nigeria Labour Congress […]

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Investment

EU launches €4.5m project to tackle insecurity in Sokoto

The European Union has launched a €4.5 million conflict prevention and resilience initiative in Sokoto State aimed at addressing insecurity, climate stress, displacement and socioeconomic vulnerabilities affecting communities across the state. Nairametrics reported that the project, known as RECAP- Resilience, Engagement and Conflict Prevention for At-Risk Populations’ Protection in Sokoto State, was officially unveiled on […]

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Power sector workers warn of crisis amid insecurity, poverty

Organised Labour in the nation’s electricity industry has raised alarm over worsening insecurity, deepening poverty, and what they describe as a collapsing power sector, claiming that these are pushing them to the brink. Under the umbrella of the National Union of Electricity Employees they lamented that its members are increasingly exposed to violence, unsafe working […]

Finance

Nigeria’s military spending jumps 55% amid rising insecurity — Report

Nigeria’s military expenditure surged sharply in 2025, rising by 55 per cent year-on-year to $2.1 billion, as worsening insecurity across the country forced increased defence spending. This is according to a new report by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute. The report places Nigeria among the fastest-growing military spenders globally in 2025, highlighting how internal […]

News

Insecurity: Bauchi gov suspends cattle markets

Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed has approved the immediate suspension of all commercial activities in selected cattle markets across Alkaleri, Bauchi, Kirfi and Tafawa Balewa local government areas of the state. According to The PUNCH, the directive was disclosed in a statement issued on Thursday by the governor’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mukhtar […]

Travel

Insecurity: US orders non-essential staff evacuation from Abuja embassy

The United States Department of State has directed non-essential staff and family members to depart the U.S. Embassy in Abuja, citing worsening security conditions across Nigeria. In a travel advisory issued Wednesday, the department urged Americans to reconsider travel to Nigeria beginning April 8, 2026, due to crime, terrorism, kidnapping, civil unrest, and limited healthcare […]

Investment

Tinubu seeks UK partnership to tackle Nigeria’s insecurity

President Bola Tinubu stated on Wednesday that he is ready to engage with the British government to combat insecurity in Nigeria. Speaking at a reception organised for him and his wife at Windsor Castle by the British Royal Family, President Tinubu noted that Nigeria, the largest democracy in the West African sub-region, faces serious security […]

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Business

Kogi temporarily shuts markets, parks in Kogi-West to tackle insecurity

The Kogi State Government has announced the temporary closure of selected markets and motor parks across parts of Kogi West Senatorial District as part of intensified security operations targeting terrorists, bandits, and other criminal elements. The announcement was made on Sunday by the State Commissioner for Information and Communications, Kingsley Femi Fanwo. He said the […]

Finance

Insecurity: States spent N525bn on security votes in three years

States across Nigeria earmarked a combined N525.23bn for security votes and related operations between 2023 and 2025, according to an analysis of figures extracted from their approved budget documents. The budgets analysed are contained in Open States, a BudgIT-backed platform that serves as a central repository for government budget data across the country. Despite the […]