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Nigeria's senate president vows action on long-delayed oil reform law

Senate President Ahmad Lawan said that people inside and outside Nigeria were fighting to scuttle the oil reform.

Published 13 Jan, 2021 12:34pm

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Jihadists kill 13 soldiers in northeast Nigeria

At least 36,000 people have been killed in the conflict, which has displaced about two million from their homes since 2009.

Published 11 Jan, 2021 05:46pm

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Pandemic tips more into extreme poverty in Nigeria's Lagos

Thousands of families live in the floating slum, often in tightly packed huts with no running water or electricity.

Published 07 Jan, 2021 06:52pm

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Nigeria to repay $500mn Eurobond, eyes debt market

The West African country held its last Eurobond sale in 2018, its sixth such issue, where it raised $2.86 billion.

Published 06 Jan, 2021 12:20pm

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Three killed in suspected jihadist attack in Cameroon

A police officer, speaking on condition of anonymity, confirmed the toll, and gave the age of the fatalities as 25, 30 and 40.

Published 04 Jan, 2021 08:58pm

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Niger presidential tip Bazoum takes lead for runoff vote

Turnout reached 69.67 percent or 5.2 million of the 7.4 million registered voters, CENI said.

Published 02 Jan, 2021 06:33pm

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More work needed to identify risk from Nigeria strain, says researcher

Nigeria has recorded more than 82,000 cases of Covid-19, of which 1,246 were fatal.

Published 28 Dec, 2020 05:56pm

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Access Bank subsidiary rejects money-laundering allegations in Congo

The Agency for the Prevention and Fight Against Corruption (APLC) is investigating allegations by a former Access Bank employee that it laundered money for companies which were under US sanctions.
Access Bank said, an independent audit "did not reveal any anomalies or malfunctions that could confirm these illicit practices".

Published 17 Dec, 2020 12:34am

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Nigeria expects to get its first COVID-19 vaccine doses in January

Africa's most populous nation has not been as hard-hit by the coronavirus pandemic as others on the continent such as South Africa.
We have 200 million citizens. We need to have a way to be able to get enough to be able to take care of our citizens.

Published 17 Dec, 2020 12:17am

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26 Nigerian generals Covid-19 positive: army

Health authorities fear Nigeria might not be able to cope with a second wave because of weak health facilities and poorly equipped and unmotivated personnel.

Published 14 Dec, 2020 12:39pm

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Nigeria warned of possible new COVID-19 wave, authorities eye vaccine in early 2021

The health minister later in the briefing said Nigeria hoped to start with at least 20 million doses from the Covax facility, initially covering healthcare workers and vulnerable people who would be most at risk if infected, such as the elderly.

Published 11 Dec, 2020 11:56am

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Nigeria dissolves police special forces unit after protests: presidency

The Nigerian Police Force announced in a tweet an investigation into allegations "of crimes committed against citizens", adding "the culprits will be punished".

Published 11 Oct, 2020 06:39pm

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Nigerian doctors end strike over pay

In June, NARD staged a week-long strike, but doctors treating coronavirus cases remained on the job.

Published 10 Sep, 2020 11:19pm

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Nigeria govt says doctor strike 'ill-timed' due to pandemic

In June, NARD staged a week-long strike, but doctors treating coronavirus cases remained on the job.

Published 10 Sep, 2020 02:26am

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UK court allows Nigeria more time to appeal in $10bn dispute

Process & Industrial Developments (P&ID) won a $6.6 billion arbitration award after a 2010 deal to carry out a gas project in Nigeria collapsed.
Nigeria has alleged corruption in the contract and the ruling will allow the government more time to investigate.

Published 04 Sep, 2020 05:28pm

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At least 1,100 villagers killed in Nigeria this year: Amnesty

Amnesty blamed both state authorities and the federal government for failing to protect the population.

Published 24 Aug, 2020 05:15pm

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Nigerian army says 'in full control' of northeast town

Three soldiers lost their lives, two wounded while eight insurgents were killed during the gunbattle with the jihadists.

Published 20 Aug, 2020 05:23pm

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Gunmen kill 13 villagers in central Nigeria: police

The attack on Edikwu in the Apa district on Monday, also left several people injured and many houses burnt, said Catherine Anene, the state police spokeswoman.

Published 11 Aug, 2020 04:43pm

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Five abducted aid workers killed in Nigeria

The 10-year conflict has killed 36,000 people and displaced about two million from their homes in northeast Nigeria.

Published 23 Jul, 2020 01:19am

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15 children 'in chains' freed from Nigeria Koran school

In the house where they were found, "three chains used to tie their legs were also recovered," he said.

Published 21 Jul, 2020 06:34pm

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Militans kill dozens in Nigeria attacks: local sources

Inhabitants of remote Goni Usmanti village told AFP that fighters gunned down 38 people in a raid on Saturday and set a truck ablaze killing an unknown number of passengers.

Published 14 Jun, 2020 06:29pm

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Gunmen kill 21 in fresh northwest Nigeria attacks

Assailants trying to steal cattle shot dead 15 people in clashes with local residents in six remote communities of Zamfara state on Tuesday, regional police spokesman Mohammed Shehu said.

Published 05 Jun, 2020 05:11pm