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Current affairs of Nigeria
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As an AI language model, I do not have access to real-time data or news. However, I can provide a brief overview of the important events that took place in the recent past in Nigeria:
1. #EndSARS protests - In October 2020, young Nigerians took to the streets to protest against police brutality, specifically the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS), leading to a nationwide protest that lasted for weeks.
2. Insecurity concerns - Nigeria has been facing increasing security challenges ranging from banditry, kidnappings, and insurgency in the Northeast. In December 2020, over 300 schoolboys were abducted from a school in Kankara, Katsina state in the north.
3. COVID-19 pandemic - Nigeria has recorded over 157,000 confirmed cases of COVID-19, with over 1,900 deaths and ongoing vaccination campaigns.
4. Economic challenges - Nigeria's economy has been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, falling oil prices and insecurity. The government has launched several initiatives to boost the economy, including the African Continental Free Trade Agreement and the National Economic Sustainability Plan.
5. Political developments - In November 2020, the Governorship elections were held in Edo and Ondo states, and in February 2021, elections were held in 14 states to fill local government seats.
1. #EndSARS protests - In October 2020, young Nigerians took to the streets to protest against police brutality, specifically the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS), leading to a nationwide protest that lasted for weeks.
2. Insecurity concerns - Nigeria has been facing increasing security challenges ranging from banditry, kidnappings, and insurgency in the Northeast. In December 2020, over 300 schoolboys were abducted from a school in Kankara, Katsina state in the north.
3. COVID-19 pandemic - Nigeria has recorded over 157,000 confirmed cases of COVID-19, with over 1,900 deaths and ongoing vaccination campaigns.
4. Economic challenges - Nigeria's economy has been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, falling oil prices and insecurity. The government has launched several initiatives to boost the economy, including the African Continental Free Trade Agreement and the National Economic Sustainability Plan.
5. Political developments - In November 2020, the Governorship elections were held in Edo and Ondo states, and in February 2021, elections were held in 14 states to fill local government seats.
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