In this post, we digest some top stories that make up the front pages of major Nigerian newspapers on Wednesday 06 November, 2024, and provide key advocacy asks.
Protesters storm National Assembly over hardship – Vanguard
A large crowd of activists flooded Abuja’s Three Arms Zone, yesterday, demanding sweeping reforms in the oil sector. Organised by the APC Solidarity and Development Forum and comprising youth and civil society organisations, the protesters expressed frustration over soaring fuel prices, persistent fuel scarcity, and the intensifying economic hardship affecting Nigerians.
We call on the Bola Tinubu-led administration to urgently implement comprehensive oil sector reforms to alleviate fuel scarcity, control rising prices, and ease the economic hardship facing Nigerians.
Nationwide blackout as grid suffers 10th collapse in 2024 – Punch
Nigerians were on Tuesday plunged into darkness following another collapse of the national power grid. The PUNCH reports that since January 2024 till date, the grid has collapsed 10 times.
This persistent issue of grid collapse shows the urgent need for comprehensive reforms and investment in the power sector’s infrastructure, sustainable energy solutions, and effective management. We urge the Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu to prioritise these measures to secure a reliable power supply and alleviate the disruptions that continue to impact the lives and economic activities of Nigerians.
CJN laments rising vulnerability of Nigerians, firms to cyber attacks – The Guardian
CHIEF Justice of Nigeria (CJN) and Chairman, Board of Governors, National Judicial Institute (NJI), Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, has expressed worries about the rising vulnerability of subscribers and customers to cybercriminals in the telecoms and banking sectors.
The Nigerian government must urgently strengthen cybersecurity measures and enforce stricter regulations to safeguard citizens and businesses from cyber threats. We call on the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), and Nigeria Computer Emergency Response Team (ngCERT) to collaborate closely with the Ministry of Communications and Digital Economy to implement robust security protocols, ensure compliance, and raise public awareness on cyber safety.
