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Nationwide protests have taken place since October 7 despite the disbanding of the controversial Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) police unit.

The demonstrators have been accused of attacking police stations and personnel. 

The rallies which are mostly attended by young people have become avenues to vent against corruption and unemployment. 

Rights groups say at least 15 people have been killed the demonstrations began in early October.

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US e-payments firm Stripe has ventured into Africa’s e-commerce market by acquiring Nigerian startup firm Paystack. Located in Lagos, Paystack provides payment processing services for consumers and businesses based in Nigeria and Ghana. “The African internet economy is expanding quickly, with online commerce in the region growing 21% year-over-year, 75% faster than the global average,”...

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The SARS unit has been accused of physical abuse and torture, as nationwide calls for police reform increase.

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By Olayiwola Balogun - Nigerians in the United Kingdom turned out in their multitudes on Wednesday 21 October 2020 at the Nigeria High Commission London, Parliament Square and areas close to Downing Street residence of Prime Minister Boris Johnson to protest in solidarity with their citizens who were brutally killed by Nigerian soldiers following a […]

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[AfricaFocus] \"The protest is for our lives, it's for our future. We want SARS to end but SARS is just the beginning. They should just wait for us. We're not quiet anymore.\" [This response appears] typical of the critical mass of protesters who are around 18-22 years old, are particularly fearless, and are protesting for the first time. - Ayodeji Rotinwa, Deputy Editor of African Arguments

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[This Day] The European Union (EU) governments yesterday expressed support for Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Nigeria's candidate for the position of the Director-General (DG) of the World Trade Organisation (WTO) as the race enters the final month.

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How a police unit established to combat armed robbery became synonymous with unlawful killings, torture and extortion.

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[Premium Times] Peaceful demonstration is also going on in major cities in the country.

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On the evening of October 20, 2020, Nigerian army soldiers opened fire at a crowd of protesters in Lagos who were calling for an end to police brutality.

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Nigerians within the country and across the diaspora are calling for an end to police brutality in Africa’s most populous nation. Demonstrators across the country and posts on social media platforms specifically targeted the Special Anti-robbery Squad (SARS), a branch of the national police force that has become notorious for preying upon Nigerian citizens.

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