In this post, we digest some top stories that make up the front pages of major Nigerian newspapers on Thursday 31 October, 2024, and provide key advocacy asks.
Striking varsity workers vow showdown as FG rebuffs talks – Punch
The Joint Action Committee of the Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions and the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities said the ongoing strike is a long-term battle involving even vice-chancellors, bursars and registrars.
We call on the Bola Tinubu-led government to urgently engage in meaningful dialogue with striking university workers to restore stability and progress in Nigeria’s education sector.
Fuel price increases pushing Nigerians to the limit – Labour – Vanguard
Organised Labour said yesterday the latest hike in the pump price of petrol was pushing Nigerians to the limit.
We urge President Tinubu to take immediate action to address the hardships caused by the relentless fuel price increases, which are pushing Nigerians to the brink. We urge your call on the administration to implement urgent relief measures and explore sustainable alternatives to ease the burden on citizens who are struggling to make ends meet.
Governance: Mo Ibrahim report scores Nigeria low – The Guardian
The 2024 Mo Ibrahim Index on African Governance has unveiled challenges in Nigeria’s governance landscape. According to a statement by the Public Relations Officer, Centre for Fiscal Transparency and Public Integrity, Victor Okebe Agi, Nigeria ranks 33rd among 55 African nations, with a score of 45.7 out of 100 and has experienced a -1.4 decline in its governance score between 2014 and 2023.
The 2024 Mo Ibrahim Index on African Governance reveals an urgent call for reform within Nigeria’s governance framework. We call on the President Tinubu-led administration to take decisive action in reversing this trend.