Nigeria: Ondo APC Primary, COVID-19 Surge, Economic Policies - Jul 20, 2020 Highlights

SERAP has called on President Buhari to investigate allegations of corruption in the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), including an alleged spending of N81.5 billion. They argue that a special panel is needed to protect the integrity of the forensic audit and prevent obstruction of justice.

Two former Benue pension officials were arraigned by the EFCC for allegedly defrauding N19 million.

A Nigerian convict, Ikenna Stanislaus Ugwunna, had his prison sentence increased by two years after his appeal against an N12 million fraud conviction was denied.

The CBN's Monetary Policy Committee decided to keep the benchmark interest rate at 12.5 percent, citing improved economic fundamentals and the need to support ongoing growth.

The Secretary to the Government of the Federation warns that Nigeria risks another pandemic if it doesn't invest in its health infrastructure to learn from the COVID-19 crisis.

Jobberman and the Mastercard Foundation have partnered to create opportunities for 3 million Nigerians to find dignified employment by 2025.

Recruitment for the Western Nigeria Security Network (Amotekun) has begun in Oyo State, with Gen Ajibola Toogun (retd) leading the process.

The Nigerian Air Force has transferred the case of Flying Officer Tolulope Arotile's death to the police for investigation. The police may charge the driver involved in the incident with manslaughter.

The Nigerian Air Force handed over the case of Flying Officer Tolulope Arotile's death to the police, with the driver possibly facing manslaughter charges.

Amber Energy drink provided free bus rides for Lagos commuters as part of a campaign to improve their experience and support transportation in the city.

The Senate is set to confirm Umar Danbatta for a second five-year term as the Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission after his successful performance review.

The Sultan of Sokoto directed Muslims to look for the new moon of Dhul-Hijjah 1441 AH on Tuesday, July 21, marking the beginning of the Islamic month in which Hajj pilgrimage and Eid-el-Kabir are celebrated.