Hunger Protest: Tinubu Needs to Address Demands
With less than 48 hours to the planned nationwide protest against high cost of living in Nigeria, President Bola Tinubu needs to urgently address the nation to reassure citizens of his commitment to their well-being. Development Diaries reports that the voices of dissent continue to grow in Nigeria as citizens grapple with the rising cost […]
Nigeria: On Tinubu’s Chicago State University Certificate Saga
The controversy surrounding the release of President Bola Tinubu’s academic records brings to the fore the issue of transparency in governance. Development Diaries reports that the Chicago State University (CSU), United States, Monday released the academic records of the Nigerian leader as requested by one of the candidates in the 2023 presidential election, Atiku Abubakar. […]
Weekly Roundup of Top Stories
Welcome to the Development Diaries weekly roundup of top African stories for Sunday, 20 August, 2023. Last week, we reported Nigeria’s announcement of ministerial nominees, with Betta Edu appointed the country’s humanitarian minister; protest against sexual harassment in a Nigerian university; children facing life-threatening risks in Sudan; African Union’s reaction to violence in Libya; why […]
Data Protection Law and Call for Proper Enforcement
The Executive Director of Paradigm Initiative, Gbenga Sesan, has said that government agencies are some of the biggest violators of data protection policies in Nigeria. Development Diaries reports that Sesan, whose organisation works to connect underserved young Africans with digital opportunities, and ensures the protection of their rights, made the comment in his reaction to […]
Fuel Subsidy: Nigerians Struggle to Get Petrol
President Bola Tinubu’s pronouncement that fuel ‘subsidy is gone’ triggered a rush for premium motor spirit (PMS), also known as petrol, at filling stations in many parts of Nigeria. Development Diaries reports that Tinubu, in his inaugural speech as Nigeria’s president, affirmed that his administration would not continue to pay subsidy on petroleum products. The […]
Tinubu Sworn in as Nigeria’s Seventh President
Bola Tinubu and Kashim Shettima have both been sworn in as President and Vice President of Nigeria, respectively. Development Diaries reports that the Oath of Office was administered by the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Kayode Ariwoola, on Monday at Eagle Square, Abuja. ‘I, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, do solemnly swear that I will be faithful and […]
Inauguration: Expectations as Tinubu Succeeds Buhari
As Bola Tinubu prepares to succeed President Muhammadu Buhari as Nigeria’s seventh president, he has his work cut out for him in addressing the country’s numerous challenges. Development Diaries reports that Tinubu, in March 2023, did state that it was time for politics to take a back seat as he plans to put together a […]
Nigerian Doctors Begin Five-Day Warning Strike
Resident doctors in Nigeria commenced a warning strike on Wednesday following the failure of the federal government to meet their demands. Development Diaries reports that the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) is demanding an immediate increment in the Consolidated Medical Salary Structure (CONMESS) to the tune of 200 percent of the current gross salaries […]
On Wike’s Public Holiday for Tinubu
Governor Nyesom Wike on Tuesday declared Wednesday, 03 May, 2023, as a public holiday in Rivers State, southern Nigeria, over the visit of President-Elect Bola Tinubu. Development Diaries reports that Tinubu is scheduled to commission the Rumuola/Rumuokwuta flyover and the magistrates’ court complex in Port Harcourt, the state capital. ‘I hereby declare Wednesday, 3rd May, […]
Nigeria Situation Room Faults Electoral Process
The Nigeria Civil Society Room has called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to provide details of the process leading up to the results it collated for the elections. Development Diaries reports that Situation Room demanded that INEC provides information on why its promise to improve the transparency of the collation process through the […]