Nigeria's northeast risks mass hunger as UN funding dwindles
  • Author: Reuters
  • Date: 2024-06-29 16:58:13

Nigeria's northeast risks mass hunger as UN funding dwindles

Fall anticipates receiving only $300 million in the best-case scenario, a significant drop from the $500 million secured last year. He attributed the decline to the economic impact of Covid-19 on major donors.

Nigeria to ban single-use plastics next year
  • Author: Reuters
  • Date: 2024-06-26 18:33:36

Nigeria to ban single-use plastics next year

A recent study by the U.S. Agency for International Development found that Nigeria is among the world's top plastic polluters, generating over 2.5 million tonnes of plastic waste annually.

Nigeria's President says economic reforms will continue despite hardships
  • Author: Reuters
  • Date: 2024-06-12 13:31:01

Nigeria's President says economic reforms will continue despite hardships

Tinubu acknowledged hardships caused by the reforms, which also include higher interest rates and the partial removal of electricity subsidies, but said this would create a stronger foundation for future growth.

Nigeria unions suspend strike for talks over new minimum wage
  • Author: Reuters
  • Date: 2024-06-04 16:10:44

Nigeria unions suspend strike for talks over new minimum wage

Unions and the government met late on Monday for talks where the government said it was open to a higher monthly minimum wage than the amount of 60,000 naira ($41.38) it had proposed.

Nigerian unions shut down power grid, disrupt airlines with strike over minimum wage
  • Author: Reuters
  • Date: 2024-06-03 19:57:49

Nigerian unions shut down power grid, disrupt airlines with strike over minimum wage

This strike is the fourth undertaken by the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC), two of the country's biggest union federations, since President Bola Tinubu took office last year.

Nigeria's main labour unions declare indefinite strike over minimum wage
  • Author: Reuters
  • Date: 2024-06-01 12:05:41

Nigeria's main labour unions declare indefinite strike over minimum wage

The Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) say the strike will last until a new minimum wage is in place.

Climate change may be fuelling a resurgence of piracy across Africa
  • Author: The Conversation
  • Date: 2024-05-26 22:28:49

Climate change may be fuelling a resurgence of piracy across Africa

As fish stocks delcine, some former fishermen, in collaboration with militias and unemployed youth, have turned to piracy as a means of survival.

Africa's richest man, Aliko Dangote, bets big on continent's growth
  • Author: Bashir Mohammed
  • Date: 2024-05-18 14:12:56

Africa's richest man, Aliko Dangote, bets big on continent's growth

Speaking at the Africa CEO Forum that took place in Kigali on May 16–17, Dangote noted that Africa has the potential for greatness.

Nigeria court rules Binance executive can face trial on behalf of crypto exchange
  • Author: Reuters
  • Date: 2024-05-18 07:05:48

Nigeria court rules Binance executive can face trial on behalf of crypto exchange

Binance and executives Tigran Gambaryan, a US citizen and head of financial crimes compliance, and British-Kenyan national Nadeem Anjarwalla, a regional manager for Africa, face four counts of tax evasion.

Worshippers trapped and killed in Mosque arson attack in Nigeria
  • Author: Abdirahman Khalif
  • Date: 2024-05-16 17:24:35

Worshippers trapped and killed in Mosque arson attack in Nigeria

Residents reported hearing screams as the trapped worshippers struggled to open the locked doors. Neighbours rushed to help after hearing an explosion.

Gunmen kidnap more than 100 in attack on villages in northwest Nigeria
  • Author: Reuters
  • Date: 2024-05-12 06:33:30

Gunmen kidnap more than 100 in attack on villages in northwest Nigeria

Gunmen attacked the villages of Gora, Madomawa and Jambuzu and that 38 men and 67 women and children were missing.

Nigeria sets dangerous precedent by detaining Binance executives - CEO
  • Author: Reuters
  • Date: 2024-05-07 12:42:53

Nigeria sets dangerous precedent by detaining Binance executives - CEO

Binance, the world's largest crypto exchange, and two of its executives face separate trials on tax evasion and money laundering, which the company is challenging.

Kenyan gamer Bilal Mohamed wins e-sports tournament in Nigeria
  • Author: Michael Kirwa
  • Date: 2024-05-05 21:36:30

Kenyan gamer Bilal Mohamed wins e-sports tournament in Nigeria

E-Sports Kenya Federation President Ronny Lusigi says the victory gives them the confidence to send more players for continental competitions.

African leaders call for more cooperation in anti-terror war
  • Author: AFP
  • Date: 2024-04-22 23:04:09

African leaders call for more cooperation in anti-terror war

The counter-terrorism summit in Nigeria is discussing solutions including a possible regional military force.

Gunmen kill six Nigerian soldiers in ambush, army says
  • Author: AFP
  • Date: 2024-04-22 18:44:56

Gunmen kill six Nigerian soldiers in ambush, army says

Largely rural Shiroro, where the incident took place, is frequently attacked by armed gangs targeting villages and security personnel.

Nigeria first country to introduce meningitis vaccine
  • Author: Lucy Mumbi
  • Date: 2024-04-13 16:28:56

Nigeria first country to introduce meningitis vaccine

The vaccine has been designed to protect people against five strains of the meningococcus bacteria.

Over 130 kidnapped Nigerian schoolchildren released
  • Author: AFP
  • Date: 2024-03-24 10:15:40

Over 130 kidnapped Nigerian schoolchildren released

The kidnapping in Kuriga, Kaduna state on March 7 was one of the biggest such attacks in years and prompted a national outcry over insecurity.

Nigeria sends troops to rescue more than 250 kidnapped students
  • Author: AFP
  • Date: 2024-03-09 13:45:31

Nigeria sends troops to rescue more than 250 kidnapped students

The Kaduna state attack was the second mass kidnapping in a week in Africa's most populous country.

Nigeria tightens security after food store looting
  • Author: AFP
  • Date: 2024-03-04 18:13:31

Nigeria tightens security after food store looting

Many poor Nigerians have had to skip meals and give up products such as meat, eggs and milk, while in the north the economic crisis has forced people to eat poor-grade rice used as fish food.

Thousands of Nigerians protest soaring cost of living
  • Author: Agency
  • Date: 2024-02-27 19:09:34

Thousands of Nigerians protest soaring cost of living

As inflation skyrockets, many poor Nigerians have had to skip meals and give up products now considered a luxury, such as meat, eggs and milk.

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