nlp-thedeep/humsetbias huggingface dataset:
[ 16th Mar 2021, Nigeria ]  While the unemployment rate increased, the underemployment rate, however, declined from 28.6 per cent in Q2 to 22.8 per cent. Across the states, Imo reported the highest rate of unemployment with 56.6 per cent, followed by Adamawa and Cross River with 54.9 per cent and 53.7 per cent respectively. Osun had the lowest rate at 11.7 per cent. Underemployment was more prevalent in Benue than elsewhere, with 43.5 per cent. Lagos recorded the lowest underemployment rate, with 4.5 per cent.
[ 1st 28th Feb 2021, North east Nigeria ]  The availability of helicopters to field locations is currently very restricted due to space limitations, weather conditions and security concerns, which is impacting on ETS deployments. • The security situation is volatile with regular attacks.
[ 10th Mar, 2021. Nigeria ]  Mobility trends: During the reporting period, on average, 1,290 individuals were observed at FMPs on a daily basis. This represents a decrease of 5 per cent in comparison to the 1,360 individuals observed on a daily basis in December 2020. Few movements were recorded on 1 2 January, with most travellers tending not to travel around New Year festivities. Furthermore, the Local Government Area election conducted in Kano state  ( where majority of the movements were recorded )  was the reason for the decline in movements recorded on 16 January.
[ 1st   15th May 2021, North East Nigeria ] SHOWERS : 82% of the total showers are functional while 18% need to be repaired. 24 sites in 4 LGAs  ( Girei in Adamawa state, Jere, Magumeri and Maiduguri LGA in Borno state )  do not have shower on site.  1,865 showers needs to be repaired across 67 sites in 16 LGAs
[ 22nd Apr 2021, Nigeria ]  The World Bank on Wednesday said businesses in Nigeria lose about $29bn annually as a result of the country's unreliable electricity. It also observed that Nigeria had the largest number of people without access to electricity in the world, as every one in 10 people without access to electricity now reside in Nigeria.
[ 23rd Mar 2021, Nigeria ]  Meanwhile, the news that there were side effects among a few people receiving the Oxford jabs in other countries may escalate the already existing skepticism about the vaccines. However, Faisal Shuaib, the Executive Director of the National Primary Health Care Development Agency  ( NPHCDA ) , while speaking at the weekly briefing of the Presidential Task Force  ( PTF )  on COVID 19 Monday said Nigeria has not recorded any serious adverse reaction following the administration of the Oxford AstraZeneca COVID 19 vaccines.
[ 23rd Mar 2021, Nigeria ]  Authorities on Monday announced that about 122,410 Nigerians have received jabs of the Oxford AstraZeneca COVID 19 vaccine that were shipped to the country earlier this month by the Vaccines Global Access facility –COVAX. Nigeria is also expecting41 million dosesthrough the African Union. The west African nation aims to vaccinate approximately 109 million people against the COVID 19 virus over a period of two years. Only eligible population from 18 years and above, including pregnant women, will be vaccinated
[ 21st Apr 2021, Gombe, Nigeria ]  “So far, 36,932 people have been vaccinated against the deadly virus in the first phase.'
[ 16th Mar 2021,North east Nigeria ] At least 17,528 girls and boys  ( of whom 28% girls, 72% boys )  including 484 children with disabilities  ( 43% girls, 57% boys )  and 577 unaccompanied and separated children  ( 46% girls, 54% boys )  face different kinds of child protection challenges. These comprise risk of abuse, neglect, and exploitation. Preventing and mitigating these risks will require timely child protection services. Children identified access to recreational activities and life skills education as priority services primary to their well being, particularly in the COVID 19 pandemic context where education and social activities have significantly declined
[ 8th july 2021, Nigeria ]  The NPHCDA Director General Faisal Shuaib added that the typical dose was not large enough to contain a magnet and that a magnet that could fit in a needle would not be powerful enough to attract anything. “There are no ingredients in the AstraZeneca vaccines or any other COVID 19 vaccines that make people exhibit magnetic properties after being vaccinated for COVID 19. “Scientifically, the claim does not make sense,' he explained
[ 16th Mar 2021,North east Nigeria ] The nutrition sector urgently requires increasing its capacity to treat SAM cases with medical complications by establishing additional in patient care facilities in Yobe and Adamawa States and LGAs near to inaccessible areas in Borno State. The sector also needs to scale up the identification, referral and treatment of children under six months with breastfeeding difficulties or acute malnourishment. The sector also has to urgently establish nutrition treatment services in the newly liberated or return locations including Ajiri in Mafa, Kukawa and other areas planned for the returns.
[ 16th Mar 2021,North east Nigeria ] According to the Nutrition and Food Security Surveillance Round 9  ( NFSS IX )  and the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification Acute Malnutrition analysis 2020, the nutrition situation in Borno and Yobe State is classified as Phase 3  ( ‘Serious' )  and Adamawa at Phase 2  ( ‘Alert' )  level, with GAM levels of 13.6% in Yobe, 10.7% in Borno and 7.5% in Adamawa. The nutritional situation is also expected to deteriorate further due to worsening of the immediate and underlying issues, including new displacement and the impact of COVID 19 on the socioeconomic status. Based on the NFSS IX, an estimated 810,000 children under five will suffer from acute malnutrition, of whom 295,000 with SAM and 515,000 with MAM.
[ 1st   15th May 2021, North East Nigeria ]  During the reporting period 1st – 15th May 2021, the humanitarian needs continue to increase. Over 3,500HH are sharing shelters in CCCM managed camps  ( CMC )  while over 1,300HH are living in the open without a form of shelter. During the reporting period, 34% of IDPs in 17LGAs camps did not benefit from food  ( in cash or in kind ) . 21% of CMC had an average waiting time at water points to be over 30minutes, 21% of latrines needs desludgement – an increase by 7% from the last report, 18% of showers needs repair – an increase by 5% from the last report and 53% of showers and latrines need gender marking and segregation. Over 60% of IDPs in CMC do not have access to a form of vocational training while over 48% of camps do not have access to a form of education on site or nearby.
[ 12th March 2021 Nigeria ]  SHELTER: Through shelter and settlements programming, the USG supports the provision of safe, covered living spaces for people who have been displaced due to conflict and natural disasters. With nearly $4 million in FY 2021 funding for shelter and settlements activities, USAID/BHA partners with IOM and four NGOs to support the construction and fortification of shelters to reduce vulnerabilities to climatic shocks and security incidents for IDPs across Nigeria. Additionally, USAID/BHA partners provide emergency shelter items to vulnerable households to enable them to meet basic needs and provide safety material kits to disaster risk reduction committees in IDP camps to reduce the risk of flooding and fires. State/PRM supports UNHCR and various NGOs in providing education and shelter and settlements support to IDPs and refugees countrywide.
[ 16th Mar 2021,North east Nigeria ]  Children who are severely malnourished are 12 times more likely to die  ( all cause of mortality )  compared to a well nourished child. A non breastfed infant under six months is 14 times more likely to die from pneumonia/diarrhoea than an exclusively breastfed infant <6months. Children and women in hard to reach areas  ( e.g. Magumeri, Kala/Balge, Gubio, or Mafa LGAs ) , host community areas with low humanitarian activities or presence and poor infrastructure development  ( e.g. parts of Yobe State ) , and new arrivals from inaccessible areas are more likely to suffer from acute malnutrition.
[ 16th Mar 2021, North east Nigeria ] Children and women of child bearing age with disability are five times more likely to be malnourished than those without a disability. Besides, children of underage mothers, female headed households, children in foster care or living in the streets, unaccompanied and separated children are at a higher risk of acute malnutrition. Women in a rural setting are less likely to exclusively breastfeed their infants less six months due to greater workload and lack of access to skilled IYCF counselling at health facilities.
[ 16th Mar 2021,North east Nigeria ] Even in the accessible areas, movement of IDPs outside the camps may be restricted by security forces, or considered unsafe. The COVID 19 crisis and recent floods further curtailed access to basic services and livelihood. Movement restrictions, including difficulties to reach farmland or travel between States, generated a sharp increase in food prices. These developments aggravated social tension and the risk of resorting to negative coping practices such as transactional and survival sex, early marriage or joining NSAGs.
[ 16th Mar 2021,North east Nigeria ] The majority  ( 57% )  of the people who need protection assistance are in Borno state. IDPs in overcrowded camps and those living with host communities face continual difficulties in accessing essential services and livelihood opportunities. IDPs venturing outside the camps, for example to fetch water or firewood, may be attacked or abducted by NSAGs, and in other cases assaulted or extorted by Nigerian security forces. Extreme poverty and shortage of essential services such as food and shelter increase tensions in camps and with host communities, the risk of exploitation and trafficking, and resort to harmful coping mechanisms. Particularly vulnerable are those who lack family and social support networks or have reduced mobility  ( e.g. female headed households, unaccompanied or separated children, older people and those with disabilities ) .
[ 16th Mar 2021,North east Nigeria ] The severity of protection needs in the north east ranges between ‘stress' and ‘extreme', with the highest severity recorded in central and northern Borno, northern Adamawa and eastern Yobe  ( areas sharing borders with Borno State ) . Eighty three per cent of all IDPs in camps and host communities across the BAY States require specialized protection services, of whom about 168,000 or 11% are in a critical situation. Members of this group have experienced severe security and safety incidents, including killings, physical violence and forcible recruitment by NSAGs
[ 16th Mar 2021,North east Nigeria ] The well being of children is threatened by multiple protection risks child marriage, family separation, physical and sexual violence, psycho social distress and use and recruitment by non state armed groups in north east Nigeria. Cross sectoral risks compound these. Overall, limited access to food, quality education, healthcare and lack of adequate parental care, particularly for children with disabilities81, continues to significantly affect the physical, mental, emotional and social well being of children. This is significantly so for 1.4 million children  ( 41% girls, 59% boys )  living in locations with limited or no core child protection services and community based prevention and response to protection risks.
[ 16th Mar 2021,North east Nigeria ] Children under the age of 18 years comprise more than 61% of the IDP, returnee and other populations affected by the humanitarian crisis in north east Nigeria; a majority of affected children are girls  ( 55% ) . Displaced girls and boys living in camps and those living in host communities are most vulnerable to protection risks, constituting 37% and 36% of the children in need respectively. The majority of the children in need are in 17 LGAs across BAY States. The major part of the children in need in Borno are those living in Damboa, Jere, Maiduguri, Magumeri and Ngala LGAs whereas in Adamawa, the majority are children residing in Madagali, Michika, Mubi South, Yola North and Yola South. In Yobe, the majority of children in need are those in Damaturu, Geidam, Gujba and Yunusari.
[ 16th Mar 2021,North east Nigeria ] At least 1.4 million of the children in need in have very limited or no access to core child protection services  ( of whom 27% are in Adamawa, 55% in Borno and 18% in Yobe ) . Among households interviewed in the MSNA, 19% indicate that children in their household had experienced severe or critical signs of psychological distress following a safety or security incident  ( of whom 20% are in IDP households, 43% in host communities and 38% in returnee households ) . Also among interviewed households, 5% indicated that their children are missing or were not living in the household at the time of the assessment  ( of whom 33% were IDP households, 22% in host communities and 55% in returnee households ) .
[ 16th Mar 2021,North east Nigeria ] More than 1.5 million people IDPs, members of the host communities, and returnees need GBV prevention and response services across north east Nigeria. All forms of GBV are underreported. In particular, reporting an incident of sexual violence  ( rape or sexual assault )  is hindered by the risk of stigmatisation, retaliation, shame or marginalisation and oppression from the community, as well as lack of survivor centred service provision after referrals.
[ 16th Mar 2021, North east Nigeria ] There exist significant gaps in service provision as survivors do not have access to comprehensive GBV services. Besides, there is a clear need to strengthen GBV service provision, prevention and risk mitigation mechanisms, particularly for women and girls. Provision of safety measures  ( including safe energy options )  are needed to reduce women and girls' vulnerability; fetching firewood has been identified as posing high risks to GBV, especially for girls and women. Increased access to empowerment and livelihood opportunities will further mitigate sexual exploitation and abuse, denial of resources and intimate partner violence due to constrained financial resources. Also, there is a need to address widespread intimate partner violence often exacerbated by conflict and negative social norms.
[ 1st Jan  1 st Jun 2020,North east Nigeria ] The protracted nature of the conflict continues to exacerbate the negative effects of gender inequalities across north east Nigeria, with women/girls and children being disproportionately affected by the conflict and incidents of GBV. According to the GBVIMS 2020 mid year report, women and girls were the victims of more than 99% of reported GBV incidents between January and June 2020. Seventynine per cent of the victims are adults, whilst 21% are children; 2% of the victims are women and girls with disabilities in north east Nigeria. On average, 1 in 5 reports of GBV alleges child victims, and 3 in 5 reports concerned the context of intimate partner violence. Overall, women, girls, children and persons with disabilities remain the demographic groups most at risk of GBV in north east Nigeria.
[ 16th Mar 2021,North east Nigeria ] Heightened risks of GBV, particularly conflictrelated sexual violence, are associated with reports of abduction  ( especially of girls and women ) , disappearances and forced displacement. Within the context of IDP camps, women and girls face a high risk of transactional sex in exchange for otherwise unobtainable mobility, safety and access to resources. Across the BAY states, GBV incidents perpetrated in the context of child, early and forced marriage are some of the least reported GBV incidents. Yet, the GBV and Child Protection sub sectors have consistently received reports on the worrying numbers of early, child and forced marriages that have demonstrated how the specific nature of the conflict and humanitarian interventions have contributed to this practice.
[ 8th March 2021, Nigeria ]  Greater heat, erratic rainfall, more droughts, floods, and storms – Nigeria is experiencing the full range of climate change impacts. In fact, Nigeria has been classified as a climate change ‘hot spot', one of the countries most exposed and vulnerable to climate change. 41 million Nigerians – a fifth of the population – live in areas with high exposure to climate risks  ( e.g., storm surges, flooding, droughts ) . That said, climate change manifests in different ways across the country. The southern coastal area is increasingly affected by rising sea levels, while higher temperatures and shifting rainfall patterns are most acutely felt in the northern regions. Aggravatingly, the North East in particular is also the region hardest hit by the Boko Haram insurgency, facing the double burden of climate risks and high levels of violence.
[ 1st Jan  1st Jun ,North east Nigeria ] There continue to be reported cases of disappearance or abduction of community members in the three states. According to the GBVIMS 2020 mid year report, at least 30% of the incidents of sexual violence reported between January and June 2020 occurred in the context of sexual slavery, that is against individuals held against their will, abducted or kidnapped. There are several documented reports of women and girls whom NSAGs abducted from their homes or markets, or while travelling or collecting firewood or water
[ 16th Mar 2021, North east Nigeria ] At least 100,000 people report lost, damaged or missing HLP documents. The main reasons for fear of eviction are requests by authorities or private owners to vacate the premises due to unpaid rent, family disputes over property inheritance; and encouragement to return to their area of origin. Available data indicates that nearly 60% of IDPs in host communities are living on property or land with disputed ownership; in these cases, women are nearly twice more at risk of eviction than men.
[ 16th Mar 2021, Nigeria ]  After reporting an average of 1, 000 infections daily between December 2020 and January, infection figures have relatively dropped with daily cases hovering between 120 and 709 in the past three weeks. The death toll from the disease has reduced a bit. No death was recorded on Sunday. According to the NCDC data, three fatalities were recorded on Monday raising the fatality tally to 2,016 in total.
[ 26th Apr 2021, Nigeria ]  The prices of essential food items are rising beyond the reach of Nigerians and this situation is deepening hunger and dragging more people into poverty. Last year, the COVID 19 pandemic and lockdown affected local food production and farm output, leading to economic instability and loss of jobs
[ 21st Mar 2021, Nigeria ]  In May 2020, the House of Representatives mandated some of its committees to investigate all China Nigeria loan agreements, to ascertain the viability of the facilities, then regularise and renegotiate them when necessary.
[ 21st Mar 2021, Nigeria ]  There were concerns that the nature of the loan agreements, particularly with China, was capable of compromising the country's sovereignty. In recent times the country has consistently looked towards China for loans to bridge huge infrastructure deficits.
[ 12th May 2021, Nigeria ]  1,944HH have been identified as being affected by the humanitarian consequences related to limited access to essential services. A rapid needs assessment conducted, its findings shows many IDPs are highly vulnerable and need improved shelter and NFI's. However, there lacks stockpiling in place to respond with shelter/NFI to affected people. Inadequate funding keeps a big gap of the unmet needs.
[ 13th July 2021, Nigeria ]  Conflict affected and displaced households in the rest of the country are increasing in these areas and are engaged in increased labor work to access limited income. Some of the displaced households could not cultivate during the previous season and mainly depend on limited community assistance and the market for food. They also have limited income and are difficulty purchasing food due to the atypically elevated staple food prices.
[ 21st Mar 2021, Nigeria ]  However, with the country's national debt in relation to Gross Domestic Product  ( GDP )  at 35.51 per cent, some analysts opine that the debt situation is still within reasonable limits. According a study conducted by the World Bank, a debt to GDP ratio that exceeds 77 per cent for an extended period of time may result in an adverse impact on economic growth. This implies that the Nigerian debt situation is not really alarming when compared to the country's GDP.
The federal government says the January 18, 2021 resumption date for schools stands. According to Ben Goong, director, press and public relations of the federal ministry of education, the decision not to alter the date was taken after wide consultation.
[ 23rd Apr 2021, Nigeria ]  An additional 14,843 people received their first dose of the Oxford AstraZeneca COVID 19 vaccines in Nigeria on Thursday. This brings the total number of vaccinated people in the country to 1,148,168. “As of today, April 22, 1, 148, 168 eligible Nigerians have so far been vaccinated with first dose of the COVID 19 vaccine,' the National Primary Health Care Development Agency  ( NPHCDA )  said.
[ 27th June 2021, Nigeria ] Nigeria needs more industrial production, foreign and domestic investment, not just handouts. There has been too much emphasis on cash transfers, and less on building the capacities of Nigerians to transition into the sectors and jobs of the future. Cash transfers alone are inadequate and not pervasive enough for extricating a significant number of Nigerians from extreme poverty. Those who received cash payments under the national social investment programme risk falling back into poverty at the end of the programme. But structural transformation is more enduring, as it enables Nigerians to acquire and utilise productive capacities for permanently escaping poverty.
[ 1st March 2021, Nigeria ]  There is a serious shortage of skilled health care workers, particularly doctors, nurses and midwives, with many remaining reluctant to work inaccessible areas because of ongoing armed conflict.
[ 29th June 2021, Nigeria ] In Nigeria's Borno State, the Lake Chad Basin area hardest hit by Boko Haram, there are serious concerns about hunger levels rising to those seen in 2016. The state has both the highest number of confirmed Covid 19 cases and deaths among the three states in Nigeria most affected by Boko Haram as of 28 June. These problems, coupled with increasing attacks by violent extremists, could weaken the fight against the virus. It may be difficult to convince people facing hunger to have a vaccine, and health workers could encounter security threats when trying to reach people in unsafe areas.
[ 15th Mar 2021, Nigeria ]  In Nigeria, aid recipients who feel informed about how decisions are made also feel that aid reaches those who need it most. In 2019, 90% of CVA recipients surveyed in Borno State told us they did not know how aid agencies decide who receives aid and who does not. A similar percentage  ( 88% )  reported not knowing how long the assistance would last .After the Cash Working Group doubled down on efforts to communicate programme details, we returned a year later to find improvements across both metrics – people reporting that they understand targeting criteria had increased by 18 percentage points, and those who knew when their CVA would end by 8 percentage points. As these numbers improved, so too did assessments of aid fairness.
[ 19th   25th Apr 2021, Yobe State, Nigeria ]   ( POE ) :  Conducted screening of passengers at the Points of Entries  ( POEs )   Conducted supportive supervision at the POE in Bade, Potiskum, Nangere, and Nguru LGAs.
[ 29th June 2021, Nigeria ] Nigeria will ban travelers coming from some African countries due to concerns about the spread of COVID 19 there. In a statement, Boss Mustapha, the secretary to the government and chairman of the Presidential Steering Committee on COVID 19, said some countries face a fast surging third wave of the coronavirus pandemic, and this caused concern. Mustapha said that as part of the coronavirus measures, no one will be accepted from South Africa, Zambia, Rwanda, Namibia, and Uganda. He added that Abuja has extended the travel ban for Turkey, Brazil, and India for four weeks. So far, the most populous African country has reported 167,467 infections, 2,119 deaths, and 163,949 recoveries.
[ 1st March 2021, Nigeria ]  Access to secondary health care and referral services in remote areas is significantly limited. Unavailability of network coverage in the newly liberated areas negatively affects timely submission of health data for prompt decision making.
[ 19th Aug 2021, Borno State, Nigeria ]  Amidst the surge in the third wave of the covid 19 pandemic, there has been a concurrent increase in the number of reported infectious disease such as measles, cholera among others in the country. In Borno state, there was a rise in the number of infections before the focused intervention of the volunteering team in May 2021. As of week, 22, Borno state recorded 7,062 suspected cases of measles with 88 deaths.
[ 24th March, 2021, Nigeria ]  The conflict continues to have a dire impact on civilians, as documented in Amnesty International reports on the experience of women, children and older people.
[ 19th Aug 2021, Borno State, Nigeria ]  The contribution of the house to house risk communication intervention by the community health champions, from May to July 2021; unearth a remarkable massive decline in the number of suspected measles cases from 63% at week 22 to almost 39% in week 30.
[ 8th April 2021,Northeast Nigeria ] Of the ten health care centers operational in Dikwa prior to the attacks, three are currently functioning, but at limited capacity according to an IOM flash report. KIs report that community based volunteers with limited technical capacity are providing basic health care services, such as the distribution of medicines and nutritional supplements, which is reportedly insufficient to meet the current level of need.
[ 19th Aug 2021, Borno State, Nigeria ]  The volunteers were tasked to scale up house to house interpersonal risk communication messages across the hotspot locations as guided by the surveillance Early Warning, Alert and Response System  ( EWARS )  data. The community health champions provided the health risk messages through pictorial flip charts, flyers, and other communication materials under strict COVID 19 preventive measures and protocols.
[ 8th April 2021,Northeast Nigeria ] Health facilities are reportedly not currently taking admissions, and volunteers are only working partial days. KIs report that women and children are most affected by health care gaps, particularly pregnant women, highlighted by the case of two women who are reported to have died in childbirth. Multiple KIs reported that facilities and volunteers are overwhelmed by the scale of health care needs.
[ 23rd Apr 2021, Nigeria ]  The data shows that Lagos, the epicentre of the disease in Nigeria, takes the lead with 223,159 persons vaccinated. This is followed by Kano with 59,374 persons vaccinated, Kaduna – 58, 809, FCT – 54,298 and Ogun with 53,355 vaccinated persons Having received 3.94 million doses of the Oxford AstraZeneca vaccines in early March, Nigeria commenced vaccination beginning with healthcare workers.
[ 19th Aug 2021, Borno State, Nigeria ]  The 13 years humanitarian crisis in Borno state has led to the displacement of millions of people and made them at risk of impoverish and susceptible to infectious diseases. To curb the spread of infectious diseases such as measles and the COVID 19, the Borno State Ministry of Health in collaboration with the WHO trained health volunteers referred to as WHO community champions provided House to House risk communication messages in the IDP camps and to the vulnerable persons in the affected LGAs and communities to reduce the number of disease outbreaks.
[ 23rd Apr 2021, Nigeria ]  As of Wednesday night, Nigeria has recorded 164,488 COVID 19 infections and 2,061 fatalities. Of this figure, 154,441 persons have been successfully treated and discharged after testing negative to the virus.
[ 20th Apr 2021, Nigeria ]  Mrs Itohowo Uko of the National Tuberculosis and Leprosy Control Programme  ( NTBLCP )  of the Federal Minsitry of Health   She also disclosed that 69 per cent of TB patients in the countries that are not treated and/or notified in case of untreated pulmonary TB can infect 10 to 15 persons per year. "Estimates from WHO global report 2020 suggest that TB kills 18 Nigerians every hour, 47 Nigerians develop active TB every hour  ( seven of which are children ) .
[ 19th Aug 2021, Borno State, Nigeria ]  The community health champions, through the house to house intervention had sensitized 265,861 persons  ( 48% male, 52% female )  as of June 2021.
[ 19th Aug 2021, Borno State, Nigeria ]  Meanwhile, the Director of Public Health, Borno State Ministry of Health, Dr. Lawi Mshelia, said: “Risk communication sensitization is very important component in infectious outbreak response management interventions because it advises on regular hand wash and washing of hands with soap and water to can help to reduce infectious diseases that are commonly transmissible.'
[ 1st   7th May 2021, Borno State ]  The lingering conflict in Nigeria's North East Zone has been the major cause of widespread population displacement. Over 2 million persons have been forced to leave their areas of residence in search of safety and security in neighbouring Wards and LGAs
[ 4th June 2021, Nigeria ] Economy: In 2020, Nigeria had the highest gross domestic product  ( GDP )  in Africa. It is heavily reliant on oil as its main source of foreign exchange earnings, accounting for 80 % of exports, half of government revenues and a third of banking sector credit. According to the U.S. Congressional Research Service  ( CRS ) , ‘corruption, infrastructure gaps, insecurity, and a failure to diversify the economy away from petroleum production have constrained economic growth and development.
[ 16th Mar 2021,North east Nigeria ] Eleven years of bombing, shelling and extensive use of explosive ordnance and improvised landmines has left north east Nigeria littered with explosive ordnance. Risks are associated with daily activities. Men and boys engaged in farming, cattle herding, hunting and fishing constitute the majority of victims. Women are also sometimes affected: their chief exposure to risk happens when leaving secured areas for such as firewood and water collection.
[ 4th May 2021, Northeast Nigeria ] More than a dozen people, including seven soldiers, were killed by Islamist militants in an attack in northeast Nigeria, four sources told Reuters.
[ 1st   7th May 2021, Borno State ]  As a result of the attacks, between 01 and 07 May 2021, a total of 1,188 individuals were displaced from Dikwa LGA towards the LGAs Jere and Maiduguri Metropolitan Council. They arrived at Dikwa Motor Park from various camps and communities in Dikwa LGA. No displacements were recorded on 02 and 04 May 2021 due to the restriction of movement following the attack on 02 and 04 May 2021 respectively. As presented on the map below, their intended destinations were locations in the LGAs Jere and Maiduguri Metropolitan Council in Borno State. Meanwhile, between 01 and 07 May 2021, a total of 693 individuals have returned to Dikwa LGA from Maiduguri since the first attack on 01 March 2021.
[ 4th May 2021, Northeast Nigeria ] The assailants also killed six civilians, burned down nine housing blocks and carted away valuables, the sources   one soldier, one civilian fighter and two local government officials   told Reuters.
[ 2nd May 2021, Northeast Nigeria ] The militants arrived in the Ajiri community in the Mafa local government area of Borno state on motorcycles early on Sunday, killing an army commanding officer and six soldiers, the sources said.
[ 11th July 2021, Rivers State, Nigeria ]  According to data from the WHO, Lagos State where the pandemic broke out, and which has the highest number of cases had in March 12, 2021 received 507, 000 doses from the Federal Government. Rivers State has also received 150, 240 doses. Out of the number, statistics show that 78, 000 persons have had their first jabs, while only 27, 000 persons have had their second jabs as at June 24.
[ 11th July 2021, Rivers State, Nigeria ]  At the State Primary Model Healthcare Centre in Okija, Mile One Diobu, in Port Harcourt City Local Council, at least 20 persons still find it expedient to stop by and get a jab daily. But at the Rivers State University Teaching Hospital, and the University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital, things are a bit better as over 50 persons get vaccinated in the two facilities “on a good day.' On the other days, the number is lower.
[ 13th July 2021, Nigeria ]  Humanitarian assistance was delivered to nearly 12,000 households in Dikwa and Marte LGAs. Although humanitarian assistance is ongoing, this is significantly lower following the persisting attacks on humanitarian facilities and personnel by the insurgents. The levels are lower than what was ongoing earlier in 2021 and late 2020. Due to the attacks, humanitarian activities in Dikwa and Damasak were suspended by the UN agencies.
[ 11th July 2021, Rivers State, Nigeria ]  The virologist, who recalled that vaccine boycott during the polio days caused serious a setback in the society, added that the COVID 19 virus is likely to remain with the people for a very long time, and that since most Nigerians are not complying with the non pharmaceutical interventions like wearing of face masks, avoiding large gatherings, regular washing of hands and maintaining physical distance, the safest bet is to get vaccinated.
[ 11th July 2021, Rivers State, Nigeria ]  AMONG other things, the Rivers State government has put in place, strategies aimed at getting more people in the state to get vaccinated. This includes, regular engagements with healthcare workers, media practitioners, and various other stakeholders. Along this line, radio and television jingles, newspaper adverts, as well as local mode of information are activated to further disseminate COVID 19 messages to the public.
[ 1st Feb 2021, North east Nigeria ]  Humanitarian interventions in north east Nigeria can compound existing risks, increasing power imbalances between men and women, boys and girls and exacerbate gender based violence  ( GBV )  and sexual exploitation and abuse  ( SEA ) . Among the key drivers include social norms that legitimises violence against women and girls, lack of conducive laws and policies to protect women and children from violence, weak or ineffective protection and response systems, among others. Sexual exploitation and abuse constitute intolerable violations of fundamental human rights and represents a true betrayal of our fundamental values and, therefore, cannot be tolerated
[ 8th July 2021, Nigeria ]  The Government of Nigeria through the Presidential Steering Committee  ( PSC )  has initiated several measures to reduce the risk of spread of COVID 19. This includes the introduction of travel restrictions from countries where there is a surge in cases associated with widespread prevalence of variants of concern. The national travel protocol which includes compulsory seven day self isolation and repeat test on the seventh day after arrival, are in place to reduce the risk of spread of the virus. It is very important that this is strictly adhered to, to prevent a surge in COVID 19 cases in Nigeria.
[ 21st Apr 2021, Gombe, Nigeria ]  No fewer than 44 people   including two healthcare providers   have died of COVID 19 complications in Gombe State. The state has, so far, tested 34,472 persons, out of which 2,034 were positive and 1,990 treated cases were discharged within the last one year.
[ 10th Mar 2021, Nigeria ] Nevertheless, in mid February, the National Bureau of Statistics  ( NBS )  released the fourth quarter 2020 economic performance report indicating that the GDP grew marginally by 0.11 percent  ( year on year )  in real terms, the first positive growth in the last three quarters. Though weak, the positive growth reflects the gradual return of economic activities following the easing of restricted movements and limited local and international commercial activities in the preceding quarters
[ 11th July 2021, Nigeria ]  Nigeria had restricted entry from Brazil, India and Turkey. South Africa, Zambia, Rwanda, Namibia, and Uganda have been added to the watchlist. The Chairman PSC on COVID 19 and Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Boss Mustapha has vowed that Nigeria would guard against the third wave. “The four significant variants of concern are Alpha  ( UK ) , Beta  ( SA ) , Gamma  ( Brazil )  and Delta  ( India ) . The Delta variant that has wreaked havoc is not yet found in Nigeria, hence the need to tighten our borders and be more vigilant,' said Mustapha who urged Nigerians not to lower their guards “because we continue to see spikes in some African countries and emergence of variants where the third wave as occurred.'
[ 10th Mar 2021, Northeast Nigeria ] The high levels of conflict in Northeast Nigeria limit the ongoing dry season harvest and agricultural labor activities. This, coupled with the expectation of limited purchasing power, is expected to drive persistent Crisis  ( IPC Phase 3 )  outcomes across much of the northeast.
[ 24th March, 2021, Nigeria ]  No survivors Amnesty International interviewed appear to have accessed formal health services. Stigma and fear of repercussions mean such incidents are significantly underreported, even within affected communities. At least one of the survivors continues to suffer health complications some months later.
[ 16th Mar 2021,North east Nigeria ] Mine Action: People with disabilities are even more affected by the conflict and displacement and are even sometimes stigmatized. Some immediate healthcare and sometimes prosthetic support can be available in only the best case scenario. Too often, there is little or no programming to reintegrate disabled people in community and socio economic life fully.
[ 16th Mar 2021, Nigeria ]  Gunmen suspected to be Boko Haram insurgents in the early hours of Tuesday burnt down a ‘military base', school and health facility in Katarko village in Gujba Local Government Area ofYobe State. Katarko is about 25 kilometres east of Damaturu, the state capital. The burnt primary school was renovated by Victim Support Fund a few years ago after the insurgents first burnt it down in 2013.
[ 10th Mar2021, Northeast Nigeria ] In northeastern areas where there is a concentration of IDP, humanitarian actors can generally access households and distribute assistance. Additionally, market and trade activities function somewhat better in these areas than adjacent inaccessible areas. As a result, Stressed!  ( IPC Phase 2! )  outcomes are expected through at least May. Moreover, in urban areas of the northeast, particularly Maiduguri and its surrounding are as, household purchasing power is expected to be somewhat better and Stressed  ( IPC Phase 2 )  outcomes are anticipated through much of 2021.
[ 26th Mar 2021, Nigeria ]  In recent years, armed banditry has rocked the northwest and north central regions with mass murders, abductions, and looting of communities. Some affected state governments in the hotspots had hastily extended uncertain peace deals to bandits, but it has not solved the bandits' violence. On March 3rd 2021, Garba Shehu, a presidential spokesperson, said Nigerian President, Muhammadu Buhari, has directed security agencies to shoot anyone seen with an AK 47. This is one of the latest efforts to flush out bandits.
[ 20th Apr 2021, Nigeria ]  Mrs Itohowo Uko of the National Tuberculosis and Leprosy Control Programme  ( NTBLCP )  of the Federal Minsitry of Health   Speaking further, she explained that only 31%  ( 138.573 TB cases )  of existing patients were notified to the authorities in 2020 National Harmonisation Data, 2020 ) . She identified cough, loss of weight, night sweats and low fever as symptoms of TB.
[ 31st Dec 202, Nigeria ] Domestic and international trade flows have somewhat improved to above last year's levels with the easing of border restrictions but still remain below average. In late December 2020, some land borders re opened for the trade of most goods following the closure of about a year and a half; however, some restrictions remain in place for rice, flour, and maize trade. As a result, while imports remain low, market access to some foods improved due to increased informal and formal trade. This also led to an increase of cross border movement with Niger and Kano, and Sokoto States.
[ 21st Apr 2021, North East, Nigeria ]  The lingering conflict in Nigeria's North East Zone has been the major cause of widespread population displacement. Over 2 million persons have been forced to leave their areas of residence in search of safety and security in neighbouring Wards and LGAs.
[ 10th Mar 2021, Northeast Nigeria ] Measures to curb the spread of COVID 19 currently in place include social distancing and wearing face masks in public places, and limiting public gatherings to no more than 50 persons outside of workplaces. No large scale measures are currently present limiting people movement. Vaccines have started to be distributed for free.
[ 16th Mar 2021,North east Nigeria ] The shelter and NFI situation remains dire for 3,599,000 people who were forcefully displaced by the crisis in north east Nigeria. The sector assesses that 2,695,000 of these displaced people will require shelter and NFI assistance in 2021. This includes 1,049,000 children and women with inadequate privacy.
[ 21st Apr 2021, North East, Nigeria ]  Since 13 April 2021, multiple attacks have been carried out by a Non State Armed Group  ( NSAG )  in Damasak, Mobbar LGA, leading to a substantial wave of population displacement.
[ 10th Mar 2021, Nigeria ]  Some of those who have been displaced for a prolonged period with little to no access to income earning activities in difficult to access areas are expected to be primarily reliant on wild foods and limited food purchases to access food. These households are expected to face large food consumption gaps or engage in livelihood coping strategies that include asset liquidation and face high levels of acute malnutrition. As a result, some households are expected to face Emergency  ( IPC Phase 4 )  in these areas. Households who were able to cultivate but have limited access to income to purchase food are expected to meet their food needs only and are expected to face Stressed  ( IPC Phase 2 )  outcomes until the main harvest in October 2021.
[ 15th March 2021, Nigeria ]  Mubi North: 92 arrivals and 122 departures were recorded in Mubi North LGA of Adamawa State. The arrivals included 46 individuals from Maiha, 35 individuals from Madagali and 6 individuals from Michika LGAs of Adamawa State. The departures recorded were 39 individuals to Michika, 21 individuals to Girei, 19 individuals to Hong LGAs of Adamawa State, 30 individuals to Bama and 13 individuals to Gwoza LGAs of Borno State. Thirty two per cent of the movements recorded were triggered by the improved security situation in areas of origin, 28 per cent were voluntary relocation, 21 per cent of the movements occured as a result of poor living conditions and 19 per cent were due to fear of attack.
[ 24th March, 2021, Nigeria ]  During raids, Boko Haram fighters stole almost everything they could find. Witnesses consistently described fighters arriving on motorbikes and on foot, before firing into the air. In several attacks, Boko Haram targeted and murdered civilians as they fled; in one attack, several older people who were unable to flee were killed inside their homes.
[ 16th Mar 2021,North east Nigeria ] Host Communities: In the event of abuse by aid providers, according to the Ground Truth Solutions study, most CVA recipients surveyed  ( 79% )  stated that they were aware of how to report issues. Aid beneficiares in Yobe stated that they would report to community volunteers; those in Borno were more likely to contact local authorities; and in Adamawa recipients would report to family and friends in the case of abuse. Religious leaders and the police were also more preferred as a reporting channel in Adamawa than the other states.
[ 24th March, 2021, Nigeria ]  Recent attacks in Borno State marked by war crimes, including rape and other sexual violence, as well as murder and mass pillage.
[ 24th March, 2021, Nigeria ]  After repeated attacks in recent months, communities from this cluster of villages fled to areas within the Nigerian military's established perimeters. Many people settled less than a kilometer from an internally displaced persons  ( IDP )  camp outside Maiduguri. Some tried to move into the camp, but were told it was full.
[ 16th June 2021, Nigeria ] The biggest change from the pandemic has been the inability to gather for social events due to social distancing rules, which for most of the year restricted the number of attendees at indoor events to between 30 50. A far cry from the size of typical events that range from hundreds to thousands of guests, reflecting extended family and community based socialising.
[ 24th March, 2021,North East, Nigeria ]  Boko Haram fighters targeted women and girls with rape and other sexual violence, amounting to war crimes, during recent raids in northeast Nigeria, new research by Amnesty International has revealed.
[ 24th March, 2021, Nigeria ]  The targeted communities have been abandoned by the forces that are supposed to protect them, and are struggling to gain any recognition or response to the horrors they've suffered. The Nigerian authorities must urgently address this issue.
[ 16th Mar 2021,North east Nigeria ] Mostly, clearance operations are undertaken for military advancement and movement of convoys, but not to release lands safe from explosive to farmers, herders, fisherfolk, women fetching firewood and children. IDPs returning under the Borno Government resettlement plan are not guaranteed land free from explosives to commence their new lives and socio economic activities. In 2020 alone, 460 recorded incidents caused 187 civilian casualties.
[ 15th March 2021, Nigeria ]  ETT assessments identified the following movement triggers: voluntary relocation  ( 1,036 individuals or 43.1% ) , poor living conditions  ( 651 individuals or 27.1% ) , improved security  ( 509 individuals or 21.2% ) , fear of attack  ( 130 individuals or 5.4% ) , conflict/attack  ( 77 individuals or 3.2% ) .
[ 24th March, 2021, Nigeria ]  “The International Criminal Court must immediately open a full investigation into the atrocities committed by all sides, and ensure those responsible are held accountable, including for crimes against women and girls.'
[ June 5th   12th, 2021, Nigeria ] Experts should explore the full range of legal and constitutional issues regarding Mr President's interest in establishing grazing routes across the country that he believes existed in the First Republic and present the implications for a policy guide. The national government should respect the principles of federal practice by avoiding a collision course in imposing policies that the state governments validly reject. The development of livestock production in the country should fully embrace modern practices and technology. If, however, some states are interested in creating grazing routes, such policies should be limited to those states. Government should also have a limit of intervention in livestock production in order not to be seen to favour particular private businesses. This is to avoid precedents that would make future presidents target and start developing private businesses dominated by their cultural origins.
[ 15th   21st Mar 2021, Yobe state, Nigeria ]  The total number of confirmed COVID 19 cases is two hundred and ninety three  ( 293 ) . Seventy nine  ( 79 )  cases from Damaturu, fifty eight  ( 58 )  cases from Nguru, thirty  ( 30 )  cases from Fika, twenty nine cases  ( 29 )  cases from Potiskum, twenty seven  ( 27 )  cases from Bade, twenty five  ( 25 )  cases from Nangere, nine  ( 9 )  cases from Jakusko seven  ( 7 )  cases from Karasuwa, six  ( 6 )  cases from Yusufari, five  ( 5 )  cases from Tarmuwa, four  ( 4 )  cases from Gujba, and Fune, three  ( 3 )  cases each from Gulani, and Bursari, and Geidam have two  ( 2 )  cases, and two  ( 2 )  other LGAs  ( Yunusari, and Machina )  have one  ( 1 )  case each