Gunmen launched a raid on a school in Northeast Nigeria while students were writing exams. Authorities report that at least 37 students remain in captivity, and police note that over 30 people are missing. Officials refuse to name the armed group responsible for the attack.
In a separate event, 269 Nigerians came back from South Africa before a protest deadline. Meanwhile, an IMF official pointed out that hidden government spending in Nigeria equals about 2% of GDP. These developments underscore that Nigeria confronts serious issues involving security and fiscal management.