Daily brief
A World Bank report states Nigeria's poverty rate has climbed to 63% despite easing inflation, highlighting a deepening economic crisis.
Police retirees are set to begin an indefinite protest in Abuja over issues with the contributory pension scheme.
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) dismissed a fake social media post alleging an endorsement for a political candidate.
A new UN resolution has revived focus on the legacy of the transatlantic slave trade in Nigeria's historic Badagry region.
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar praised industrialist Aliko Dangote on his birthday, lauding his impact on Nigeria's private sector.