Nigerian authorities asked Facebook and other platforms to reduce hate speech on their sites, Information Minister Lai Mohammed said on Tuesday. The minister’s comments came after meeting with Facebook’s team in Nigeria’s capital, Abuja. According to Mr Mohamed, Facebook had done nothing to curtail the activities of separatist group Indigenous …
Read More »Nigeria: Dangote to complete oil refinery in fourth quarter
The Dangote oil refinery under construction in Nigeria is expected to start production by the fourth quarter of 2022, group director Devakumar Edwin said on Sunday. “75% hydraulic testing … as well as 70% of electrical cable fitting have been completed preparatory to the completion of the refinery in the …
Read More »Nigeria: discovery of hundreds of suspected terrorist financiers
Nigerian government has uncovered more than 120 companies and 96 individuals linked to the financing of terrorism, the information minister has said. Minister Lai Mohammed, said 45 people suspected of funding terrorism had been arrested and would soon be prosecuted. He said Nigeria’s financial crimes agency recovered at least $750m …
Read More »Nigeria bans protests at Lagos shooting range
Nigeria’s Information Minister Lai Mohammed has warned against planned protests at Lekki toll gate in Lagos where security forces opened fire on peaceful protesters in October. The fresh protests, dubbed Occupy Lekki toll gate, are planned for Saturday. Organisers say they will demonstrate against the reopening of the toll gate. …
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