In this post, we digest some top stories that make up the front pages of major Nigerian newspapers on Thursday, 21 November, 2024, and provide key advocacy asks.
FG earmarks N112bn to safeguard schools in 3 years – Daily Trust
The federal government has allocated over N112 billion to ensure the safety and inclusivity of schools over the next three years.
The allocation of N112 billion to safeguard schools is a commendable step toward creating safe and inclusive learning environments; however, the government must prioritize transparency and accountability in disbursing these funds. We call on the relevant ministries and agencies to publish detailed implementation plans, establish clear monitoring mechanisms, and engage civil society organizations in tracking progress to ensure the funds genuinely benefit the intended schools and children.
Terrorists from Mali, Burkina Faso in N’West, Niger State – SENATE – Vanguard
THE Senate yesterday raised the alarm that terrorists from Mali and Burkina Faso, who operate under the aegis of Lakurawa, have invaded Kebbi, Sokoto, Kaduna, other states in the north-west and Niger State in the north-central, saying the trend now had an international dimension.
We urge the military to intensify intelligence gathering and surveillance to track the movements and activities of these terrorist groups, strengthen border security to prevent further infiltration, and collaborate with regional and international security agencies for coordinated counterterrorism efforts.
Naira plunge stalls FG, states’ capital project, spikes cost by 75% – The Guardian
Nigeria’s “Renewed Hope” budget has faced a stark reality with soaring inflation and a plummeting naira igniting a construction crisis.
We call on the President Tinubu-led government to urgently address the escalating inflation and naira depreciation by focusing on stabilising the currency through monetary policy reforms, tackling inflation by curbing public sector waste, and improving local production to reduce reliance on costly imports.