Explainer: Why May 29 differs from June 12

Last week, the Senate passed the Public Holiday Act (Amendment) Bill seeking to change Nigeria’s Democracy Day from May 29 to June 12. The bill, which originated from the House of Representatives, was unanimously adopted at plenary after a clause-by-clause consideration of the proposed legislat

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