Ahead of the state visit of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to the United Kingdom, authorities have announced security measures, including temporary road closures and extended airspace restrictions. The scheduled visit is scheduled to begin on March 18 and will be hosted by Charles III, as the Nigerian president, Bola Tinubu, is expected to arrive with the First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, for a reception at Windsor Castle. Thames Valley Police, in a statement published on its website,...

No fewer than 6.4 million children under the age of five in northern Nigeria are battling acute malnutrition due to conflict, displacement, and food insecurity, particularly in hard-to-reach communities in Borno, Adamawa, and Yobe states. The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) revealed this information, published on the website, saying children, alongside pregnant and lactating women, remain the most vulnerable to the crisis, where insecurity and displacement have severely disrupted livelihoods and food production....

The Federal Government has begun consultations on plans to introduce age restrictions on social media use as part of efforts to protect children from online risks while preserving the benefits of digital connectivity. The Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy has launched a public poll seeking input from parents, teachers, young people and digital experts on how best to regulate children’s access to social media and other digital platforms. According to the ministry,...