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World

Six dead in jihadist attacks in northeast Nigeria: aid groups

The UN estimates that 8.7 million people will require urgent assistance this year.

Published 03 Mar, 2021 07:44pm

World

Africa virus fight boosted as jabs reach Nigeria, DRC and Angola

"We will first inform the population, let them see the benefits of these vaccines. And then we will vaccinate the population," Longondo said.

Published 03 Mar, 2021 11:46am

Pakistan

Pakistan to get 10mn free coronavirus vaccines from COVAX by June

Pakistan, Nigeria and Indonesia will be among the biggest recipients of free coronavirus vaccines before June.
The COVAX scheme confirmed Pakistan to get 14,640,000 doses.

Published 03 Mar, 2021 10:46am

World

All kidnapped Nigerian schoolgirls released: governor

GUSAU, (Nigeria): Hundreds of girls who were kidnapped from a boarding school in northwestern Nigeria last week have...

Updated 03 Mar, 2021 09:37am

World

Talks underway in Nigeria to free abducted schoolgirls

Since the incident, government officials have been in talks with the kidnappers, known locally as bandits, over the girls' release, two sources told AFP.

Published 01 Mar, 2021 05:38pm

World

Kidnappers in Nigeria free 53 seized on bus

"We are witnessing these attacks now, almost, on daily basis and it is worrisome," Noel-Berje said at the time.

Published 22 Feb, 2021 01:09pm

World

Gunmen kidnap 'hundreds' of schoolboys in central Nigeria

President Buhari condemned the abduction and ordered security forces to coordinate an operation to rescue the students.

Published 17 Feb, 2021 04:42pm

World

Kidnapped Chinese workers freed in Nigeria: police

She said the foreigners became ill while in captivity and were being given medical care.

Published 09 Feb, 2021 08:38pm

World

Nigerian behind abduction of school children surrenders

Daudawa surrendered to local officials on Monday with six of his gang members, the local government spokesman said in a statement.

Published 09 Feb, 2021 05:02pm

World

Gunmen kill 19 in village raids in northwest Nigeria

Last month bandits killed 12 people and kidnapped 30 others in attacks on three villages in Birnin Gwari district and neighbouring Katsina state.

Published 08 Feb, 2021 05:44pm

World

Nigeria orders banks to close accounts involved in cryptocurrency

"The bank hereby wishes to remind regulated financial institutions that dealing with cryptocurrencies or facilitating payments for cryptocurrency exchanges is prohibited," it said in a statement posted on its website.

Updated 05 Feb, 2021 11:53pm

World

Nigeria detects six new cases of UK-variant of virus

The second wave which began in November, reached a peak two weeks ago.

Published 02 Feb, 2021 05:21pm

Business & Finance

African currencies week ahead: Major units seen under pressure

JOHANNESBURG: Africa’s major currencies are set to experience a mixed trade next week as worries over economic...

Updated 01 Feb, 2021 09:06am

World

Nigeria attempting cover-up of protest killings: Amnesty

Since the assault by security forces, Nigerian authorities have targeted supporters of the protests against police brutality by the disbanded SARS, Amnesty's country director said.

Published 28 Jan, 2021 04:47pm

World

Curfew declared in Nigerian city after clashes

Local residents reported several people were killed and wounded but those reports were not immediately confirmed by officials or police.

Published 26 Jan, 2021 08:10pm

World

Pirates kill sailor, kidnap 15 off Nigeria: report

Ten sailors who were taken hostage from a Turkish vessel off West Africa were released in August 2019.

Published 24 Jan, 2021 05:25pm

World

Patients battle covid 'enemy' in Nigeria second wave

Nigeria, with nearly 200 million people, has registered more than 116,000 cases including 1,485 deaths.

Published 23 Jan, 2021 05:56pm

Markets

Nigeria's Qua Iboe crude loadings to fall to 170,000 bpd in March

The volume is down from the February schedule, which had seven cargoes at a rate of 215,000 bpd.

Published 21 Jan, 2021 09:37pm

World

Nigeria army retakes military base from jihadists

Officials blamed the violence on Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP), a group that split from Boko Haram in 2016.

Published 17 Jan, 2021 07:30pm

World

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

World

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

World

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

Business & Finance

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

World

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

World

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

World

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

Business & Finance

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

World

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

World

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

World

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