Nigeria Addresses Insecurity, Economic Reforms, and Electoral Preparations
Nigeria is grappling with rising insecurity, prompting the Senate to push for state police and a rights group to warn against shrinking civic space. Economically, banks reported significant earnings from account maintenance fees, while the government is courting investors in London and approving a 2026 oil block licensing round.
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