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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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  WITTY GLOBAL BLOGS Beyond the Headlines. Understanding the World. Shaping Tomorrow. SUNDAY MORNING EDITION | NATIONAL AFFAIRS 2027 Elections: Tinubu Launches Re-election Campaign as Nigerians Face a Critical Choice Between Economic Promises and Living Realities With Nigeria's presidential election approaching, President Bola Tinubu has formally opened his re-election campaign. His administration points to economic reforms and signs of recovery, while critics question their impact on household welfare and national security. By Itoro Uwah Sunday, October 25, 2026 Witty Global Blogs | Morning Edition Politics | Governance | Economy | 2027 Elections KEY DEVELOPMENTS President Bola Tinubu launched his re-election campaign in Kaduna on October 24, 2026. The presidential election is scheduled for January 16, 2027. The president defended his administration's economic reforms and appealed for another term. Opposition figures challenged the government...
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  WITTY GLOBAL BLOGS Beyond the Headlines. Understanding the World. Shaping Tomorrow. FRIDAY EVENING EDITION | BEFOCUS AFRICA Nigerian Family Abandons Child Hawking After Parenting Programme: UNICEF Story Reveals How Changing the Home Can Change a Child's Future A family's experience in Jigawa State raises a fundamental question about Nigeria's future: Can a society develop responsible, confident and productive young people without first strengthening the homes in which they are raised? By Itoro Uwah Witty Global Blogs | BEFOCUS Africa Friday, October 23, 2026 Children | Parenting | Character Development | Human Development KEY DEVELOPMENTS UNICEF published a new account on October 23 documenting changes in parenting practices within a family in Kudai, Jigawa State. The report follows Bilkisu Musa, a mother who participated in a Gender Transformative Parenting programme. The family previously involved its children in hawking groundn...
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