Fire damages bridge in Lagos and destroys dozens of businesses
A major fire damaged one of the main bridges in Lagos, Nigeria’s economic capital, on Wednesday, destroying dozens of businesses, emergency officials and witnesses said. […]
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A skyscraper collapses in Lagos, many people trapped
A skyscraper under construction collapsed Monday in Nigeria’s economic capital Lagos, trapping people inside, according to construction workers and rescue officials. Officials could not say […]
Nigeria-France: Minister Franck Riester visits to consolidate trade relations
Franck Riester, France’s Minister Delegate for Foreign Trade and Investment Attractiveness, was in Nigeria from Monday 12 to Wednesday 14 April to prepare for the […]
Nigerian president replaces key army chiefs
On Tuesday, January 26, Nigeria was the scene of a spectacular sweep through the ranks of the army. The Head of State, President Buhari, decided […]
Nigeria : Eruption of violence throughout the country
Nigeria is waking up in shock, the day after a “black Tuesday”, a “bloody Tuesday”, as the newspapers headlined, marked by an eruption of violence […]
Nigeria: Amnesty International reported several deaths as demonstrations are brutally dispersed by police
After violent outbursts on the bangs of the protests against police brutality and for good governance, which have been going on for more than 10 […]
Nigeria: Students can wear hijab in school in Lagos
The state of Lagos in Nigeria on Tuesday approved the wearing of hijab in public schools. The subject of wearing hijabs in school often stirs […]
Nigerian oil workers start nationwide strike
Nigeria’s Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff union (PENGASSAN) has launched a nationwide strike on Monday over the dismissal of its workers, local media reports. […]
Congo-Brazzaville: Dangote opens the biggest cement plant in central Africa
The Lagos-listed cement giant Dangote group owned by Africa’s richest man Aliko Dangote has officially opened a $300 million cement production plant in the Republic […]
Cambodia-based Nigerian footballer sets new world record
Nigerian footballer Harrison Chinedu cycled 64 miles with a football on his head, hoping to enter the Guinness Book of Records, local media reported. In […]