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Nigeria reforms helped to avert economic collapse, finance minister says - Reuters
Nigeria reforms helped to avert economic collapse, finance minister says Reuters
August 19, 2026Nigeria influencer arrested after seizure of cocaine worth $28m destined for the UK
Afolabi Kazeem Micheal has not commented on allegations he is linked to a global drug trafficking network.
August 18, 2026At least 25 killed in attack on Nigeria's Plateau amid reprisal fears - Reuters
At least 25 killed in attack on Nigeria's Plateau amid reprisal fears Reuters
August 18, 2026Nigeria to miss Women's World Cup after South Africa and Ghana win play-offs
South Africa and Ghana progress to an inter-confederation qualifier for the 2027 Women's World Cup, but Nigeria will miss the tournament for the first time.
August 13, 2026Vultures are disappearing in Nigeria - but the 'Vulture King' is fighting to reverse the trend
Some see them as sinister or hunt them for ritual use but these birds play a vital role in nature's cycle.
August 12, 2026Nigeria's EV ambitions run into reality of weak electricity supply - Reuters
Nigeria's EV ambitions run into reality of weak electricity supply Reuters
August 12, 2026Nigerians' cost of living pain deepens as election looms - reuters.com
Nigerians' cost of living pain deepens as election looms reuters.com
August 10, 2026Nigerian army says it safely rescued 33 people kidnapped by gunmen
The people were abducted while travelling through the country's north-western Zamfara state on Saturday.
August 9, 2026Nigeria's mass wedding - and how telling lovers from fraudsters is proving tricky
The scheme is for couples who cannot afford the significant financial costs associated with marriage.
August 9, 2026Nigerian security forces rescue more than 300 abductees
The government says the rescue is the country's largest single-day operation by joint security forces.
August 6, 2026Nigeria's president orders 80% salary increase for junior soldiers
The announcement comes as Nigeria's security forces struggle to contain multiple threats.
August 5, 2026Nigeria's Tinubu approves military pay rise as security challenges persist - Reuters
Nigeria's Tinubu approves military pay rise as security challenges persist Reuters
August 4, 2026Gunmen kill 12, abduct women and children in Nigerian village - Reuters
Gunmen kill 12, abduct women and children in Nigerian village Reuters
August 2, 2026Nigeria date removed from South African pop star Tyla's world tour after boycott petition
Nigerians urged Tyla to cancel her concert in Lagos over anti-migrant protests in South Africa.
July 31, 2026How Mexican drug cartels have outsourced meth labs to Nigeria
West Africa is becoming increasingly attractive to those who want to make and export illicit drugs.
July 28, 2026At least 14 killed in attack in Nigeria's Benue state, local officials say - Reuters
At least 14 killed in attack in Nigeria's Benue state, local officials say Reuters
July 28, 2026'Every country wants to beat Nigeria' - Super Falcons hunt 11th Wafcon title
Nigeria face Malawi, Zambia and Egypt at the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations, looking to defend their crown and claim an 11th title.
July 27, 2026A Nigerian soldier is arrested for tipping off criminals - but does it go deeper?
A private's detention reignites concerns that troops are contributing to the country's security challenges.
July 27, 2026At least 30 killed in village attack in Nigeria's Kaduna state, residents say - Reuters
At least 30 killed in village attack in Nigeria's Kaduna state, residents say Reuters
July 27, 2026Nigeria's president approves largest military expansion in recent times
The government is under intense pressure to tackle a slew of armed groups, many of whom attack civilians.
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Nigeria influencer arrested after seizure of cocaine worth $28m destined for the UK
Afolabi Kazeem Micheal, AKA "KC Luxury", has not commented on the allegations A Nigerian social media influencer suspected of links to a global drug trafficking network has been arrested after the au
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Nigeria to miss Women's World Cup after South Africa and Ghana win play-offs
Thembi Kgatlana scored two goals at the 2023 Women's World Cup and netted again in Casablanca to keep alive South Africa's hopes of returning to the tournament Nigeria have failed to qualify for the
Vultures are disappearing in Nigeria - but the 'Vulture King' is fighting to reverse the trend
Some see them as sinister but these birds play a vital role in nature's cycle "People fear the environment where the shrine is. No evil will ever happen here. So, nobody fights vultures that perch he
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Nigerian army says it safely rescued 33 people kidnapped by gunmen
The Nigerian army released images on social media alongside a statement confirming the rescue Nigeria's army has said it safely rescued 33 people after they were kidnapped by armed men while travelli
Nigeria's mass wedding - and how telling lovers from fraudsters is proving tricky
All the new wedding outfits are paid for by the Kano state government Celebrations have turned the northern Nigerian city of Kano into a riot of colour and excitement over the last week as 1,500 coup
Nigerian security forces rescue more than 300 abductees
The aftermath of the attack on the village of Woro in Kwara State in February More than 300 people abducted in separate attacks in Nigeria have been rescued, the country's presidency says, in what it
Nigeria's president orders 80% salary increase for junior soldiers
Nigerian soldiers are fighting multiple enemies, including Islamist militants, separatists and gangs that kidnap civilians for ransom Nigerian soldiers are to get a pay increase of up to 80% - their
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Nigeria date removed from South African pop star Tyla's world tour after boycott petition
South African singer Tyla is to set off on a world tour promoting her new album Just days after South African singer Tyla released the dates for her upcoming world tour, Nigeria has been removed from
How Mexican drug cartels have outsourced meth labs to Nigeria
Anti-narcotics officers inspect the site of a suspected illegal drug laboratory in a dense forested area of western Nigeria The Nigerian judge was formally dressed, the lawyers maintained legal decor
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'Every country wants to beat Nigeria' - Super Falcons hunt 11th Wafcon title
Nigeria have won 10 out of 13 editions of the Women's Africa Cup of Nations since it began in 1998 Nigeria arrived in Morocco for the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations (Wafcon) carrying a familiar b
A Nigerian soldier is arrested for tipping off criminals - but does it go deeper?
Multiple armed groups have been carrying out violent attacks in Nigeria for over 10 years now A Nigerian soldier has been arrested over allegations he supplied military uniforms to "terrorist" and "c
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Nigeria's president approves largest military expansion in recent times
The new army divisions will lead to better co-ordination and faster response times, the government says Nigeria's president has approved the country's largest military expansion in recent times - an