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  WITTY GLOBAL BLOGS | MORNING EDITION State Police: 30 Nigerian States Back Constitutional Amendment as National Assembly Targets December By Itoro Uwah | Friday, October 30, 2026 Nigeria News | National Security | Governance | Constitutional Reform ABUJA, NIGERIA — Nigeria's long-running debate over state policing has entered a significant legislative phase, with Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele announcing that at least 30 state Houses of Assembly have approved the proposed constitutional amendment to establish state police. The announcement, made on Thursday, October 29, 2026, indicates that the proposal has exceeded the constitutional requirement for approval by at least two-thirds of Nigeria's 36 state legislatures. Under Section 9(2) of the 1999 Constitution, the required threshold is 24 states. Bamidele disclosed the development while delivering a lecture at the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS), Kuru, Plateau State. ...
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  WITTY GLOBAL BLOGS Beyond the Headlines. Understanding the World. Shaping Tomorrow. TUESDAY EVENING EDITION | BEFOCUS AFRICA Over One Million Nigerian Students Reached by Digital Learning Initiative — But Are We Preparing Children for the Future? UNICEF, Airtel Africa and the Federal Government are expanding access to digital education. But access to technology must translate into learning, skills, creativity and responsible citizenship. By Itoro Uwah | October 27, 2026 THE KEY DEVELOPMENTS A partnership involving UNICEF, Airtel Africa and the Federal Government has reportedly reached over one million students. More than 20,000 teachers and nearly 2,000 schools have been reached, according to a report published October 27. Digital learning platforms and classroom technology form part of the initiative. UNICEF has called attention to the need for education that better prepares young people for employment and livelihoods. Programme reach should not be confu...
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  WITTY GLOBAL BLOGS Beyond the Headlines. Understanding the World. Shaping Tomorrow. TUESDAY MORNING EDITION | GOVERNANCE & NATIONAL ACCOUNTABILITY Peter Obi, Saraki, David Mark Face Offshore Assets Probe: Can Nigeria Hold Its Political Class Accountable Without Selective Justice? Nigeria's Code of Conduct Bureau is reportedly investigating seven individuals named in earlier Panama Papers and Pandora Papers reporting. The development raises important questions about asset declarations, political integrity, institutional independence and equal treatment under the law. By Itoro Uwah Tuesday, October 27, 2026 Witty Global Blogs | Morning Edition Governance | Political Accountability | Rule of Law KEY DEVELOPMENTS PREMIUM TIMES reported on October 26 that the Code of Conduct Bureau is investigating seven individuals linked to earlier offshore-assets investigations. Those named include Peter Obi, Bukola Saraki, David Mark, Stella Oduah, James Ib...
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  WITTY GLOBAL BLOGS Beyond the Headlines. Understanding the World. Shaping Tomorrow. MONDAY AFTERNOON EDITION | ECONOMY & BUSINESS Nigeria Moves to End Sudden Economic Policy Changes: FG Proposes Mandatory Impact Assessments Before Major Decisions The Federal Government has proposed a new economic policy framework intended to improve predictability, transparency and accountability. But will the proposed reforms protect Nigerian entrepreneurs and investors from costly policy uncertainty? By Itoro Uwah Monday, October 26, 2026 Witty Global Blogs | Afternoon Edition Economic Policy | Entrepreneurship | Investment | Governance KEY DEVELOPMENTS Nigeria's Finance Minister, Taiwo Oyedele, presented a proposed economic policy framework at the 32nd Nigerian Economic Summit in Abuja. The framework proposes mandatory impact assessments before major economic policy changes. Policymakers would be expected to explain who benefits from proposed inter...
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  WITTY GLOBAL BLOGS Beyond the Headlines. Understanding the World. Shaping Tomorrow. MONDAY MORNING EDITION | NATIONAL SECURITY & GOVERNANCE Taraba Massacre: At Least 40 Reported Killed as Nigeria Faces Another Test of Its Ability to Protect Lives A reported deadly attack on civilians in Taraba State has renewed questions about rural security, intelligence gathering, emergency response and the responsibility of government to protect lives. By Itoro Uwah Monday, October 26, 2026 Witty Global Blogs | Morning Edition National Security | Governance | Human Rights | Public Accountability KEY DEVELOPMENTS Reuters reported on October 24 that gunmen attacked a village in Taraba State on Friday, October 23. Amnesty International reported that at least 40 people were killed. The initial report did not establish the attackers' identities or motives. Details of arrests, official investigations and the full response by security authorities were n...
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  WITTY GLOBAL BLOGS Beyond the Headlines. Understanding the World. Shaping Tomorrow. SUNDAY EVENING EDITION | BEFOCUS AFRICA Malaria Vaccine Breakthrough: UNICEF and Gavi Secure 40% Price Reduction — Could One Million More African Children Be Protected? A new international agreement could make childhood malaria vaccination more affordable and expand protection across malaria-affected countries. But what will it take to ensure that children in Nigeria and other African nations benefit? By Itoro Uwah Sunday, October 25, 2026 Witty Global Blogs | BEFOCUS Africa Children's Health | Malaria Prevention | Africa | Human Development KEY DEVELOPMENTS UNICEF and Gavi announced a new malaria vaccine procurement agreement on October 22, 2026. The agreement is expected to reduce the price of the RTS,S malaria vaccine by approximately 40%. The new price is expected to reach €5.50 per dose, subject to regulatory and manufacturing conditions. Approximat...
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  WITTY GLOBAL BLOGS Beyond the Headlines. Understanding the World. Shaping Tomorrow. SUNDAY AFTERNOON EDITION | BUSINESS & INVESTMENT JPMorgan Gets CBN's Initial Approval to Establish Merchant Bank in Nigeria: What Does This Mean for Investment, Businesses and Economic Growth? Nigeria's Central Bank has granted preliminary approval for JPMorgan to establish a merchant bank. The development could expand corporate financing and investment opportunities, but meaningful economic benefits will depend on final licensing, implementation and the wider business environment. By Itoro Uwah Witty Global Blogs Sunday, October 25, 2026 Afternoon Edition | Banking | Investment | Economic Development KEY DEVELOPMENTS The Central Bank of Nigeria has granted JPMorgan approval-in-principle to establish a merchant bank. The development was reported by Reuters and Nigerian financial news outlets on October 23–24, 2026. The approval represents a prel...
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