LIST OF REASONS

Reports have it that 27 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) in Nigeria have not yet established panels to implement the newly approved #70,000 minimum wage. According to the reports, the states said that it was due to lean allocations. Other states are still in the process of setting up committees or are awaiting further negotiations with Labour unions before implementation.

Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability   Project (SERAP) has requested President Bola Tinubu to investigate the $1.5 billion World Bank loan given to Nigeria's 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) for social protection and COVID-19 response. SERAP is concerned about the potential mismanagement of these funds, as well as $3.121 billion in loans from China for various projects.  The group emphasizes the need for accountability and transparency in the use of these loans to reduce poverty and strengthen governance as the reason for the request to the President. SERAP regretted that Nigeria's total debt stock, both external and domestic debts have risen by over 24 trillion Naira from N97.34 trillion ($108.23 billion) in December 2023 to N121.67 trillion ($91.46 billion) as of March 31, 2024.

DSS in Nigeria had arrested and detained Polish citizens in Kano State on August 6, 2024 during the #EndBadGovernance protest in Nigeria. DSS's Claim: The Department of the State (DSS) in Nigeria claimed that the Polish nationals were detained because they were displaying foreign flags during a protest. Polish Government's Response: The Polish government countered this, stating that their nationals were merely taking photos of the protest and were not actively participating in it. Context : The detained individuals were in Nigeria as part of an academic exchange programme.