Nigeria: Suspected Boko Haram attack on a funeral leaves 65 dead
In Nigeria, at least 65 people died in attacks by suspected Islamists in northeastern Borno region, state television reported on Sunday. According to local government […]
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Renault to start assembling, distributing two models in Nigeria
French automaker Renault announced Thursday it reached a deal with a Nigerian local partner for the production and distribution of its “Logan” and “Duster” models. […]
Ghana to host African Continental Free Trade Area Secretariat
The Assembly of Heads of State and Government of the African Union (AU) has selected Ghana as the host country for the Secretariat of the […]
Nigeria: At least 45 people killed in fuel tanker blast
As many as 45 Nigerians lost their life in the explosion of a fuel tanker in the village of of Ahumbe in Benue state on […]
Nigeria: Triple suicide attack by Boko Haram kills 30
In Nigeria, at least 30 people were killed and dozens injured in a triple suicide attack attributed to Boko Haram in northeastern Borno state, local […]
Nigeria donates $1m to cyclone-hit Mozambique, Malawi
The federal government of Nigeria has donated tons of medical supplies and half a million dollars to cyclone-stricken Mozambique and Malawi. Nigerian Foreign Affairs Minister […]
Microsoft launches $100m Development Centers in Africa
Tech giant Microsoft has launched a $100 million Africa Development Centre (ADC) with offices in Kenya and Nigeria. The program will support the recruitment of […]
UNICEF welcomes release of nearly 900 children by north-east Nigeria armed group
UNICEF has welcomed the release Friday of 894 children, including 106 girls, from the ranks of an armed group called (the) Civilian Joint Task Force […]
Nigeria’s oil minister seeks new funding options in Saudi Arabia
Nigerian Oil Minister Emmanuel Kachikwu and the president of Saudi Aramco on Tuesday discussed investment options in the midstream and downstream sector, Nigeria’s petroleum ministry […]
Nigeria: minimum wage to increase to $98
Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday signed into law a bill to increase minimum wage from 18,000 to 30,000 naira ($98) with immediate effect. According […]