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Shortages Hit Nigeria's Drive Towards Natural Gas-fuelled Cars

Motorists in Nigerian cities are spending hours, or even days, queuing for natural gas to power their cars after the government promoted its use as an alternative fuel.

International Business Times

Scandal-hit nursing regulator wrongly approved hundreds of nurses to work in UK, damning report reveals

Fraudulent applications from centres in India, Nigeria and Pakistan were approved by the watchdog in error

The Independent UK

Nigerian president orders crackdown on gangs after 150 killed in conflict-hit north

Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu has directed security agencies to hunt down the perpetrators of a weekend attack that killed at least 150 people in the country’s northcentral

The Independent UK

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Nigeria’s economy is growing but rural poverty is rising: 5 key policies to address the divide

The Nigerian economy grew at a robust rate of 3.4% in 2024, the highest it has been since 2019 (except 2021 when the COVID rebound occurred).

The Conversation

PZ Cussons narrows profit guidance and sells stake in Nigerian palm oil firm

The London-listed firm said its profit outlook has been impacted by £2 million of new packaging recycling costs.

Evening Standard

Death toll from an attack by gunmen in north-central Nigeria reaches 150, survivors say

The death toll from an attack by gunmen in north-central Nigeria over the weekend has climbed to 150

The Independent UK

MMA Draws Thousands In Nigeria As Fight Sport Gains Ground

The arena was packed on Friday night in the upscale Lekki neighbourhood of Nigeria's bustling commercial capital, Lagos.

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Nigerian leader's pardon of executed Ogoni activists draws criticisms

Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu posthumously pardoned nine environmental activists executed 30 years ago by the military junta ruling the country at the time

The Independent UK

Why anti-trafficking measures alone won’t save Africa’s pangolins

Nigeria accounts for the largest volume of detected pangolin scales illegally traded from Africa. Between 2010 and 2021, 190,000kg of scales – representing nearly 800,000 African pangolins – were seized in shipments linked to Nigeria, despite a ban on international trade.

The Conversation

Akinola Davies Jr. on representing Nigerian cinema at Cannes with 'My Father's Shadow'

Euronews Culture sat down with filmmaker Akinola Davies Jr. to discuss Nollywood, his debut film’s Cannes selection, his passion for shooting on film, the role of women in Nigerian society, and more.

Euronews

‘I invested in a Ponzi scheme’: Nigerians fall victim to crypto scams

Experts say financial illiteracy, lax regulations, greed, economic hardship make people susceptible to scam companies.

Al Jazeera

5 benefits Africa’s new space agency can deliver

The African Space Agency was officially inaugurated in Cairo’s Space City in April 2025. The event marked a milestone in a process that had been in the works since the early 2000s. Drawing inspiration from the European Space Agency, it unites African Union (AU) member states to harness space technology…

The Conversation

Russia 1-1 Nigeria: Tolu Arokodare fills in for Victor Osimhen as Super Eagles come from behind to draw

A depleted Super Eagles side sign off from international duty with a draw in Moscow

Evening Standard

Russia vs Nigeria LIVE: International friendly result, latest updates and reaction after Super Eagles earn draw

Russia and Super Eagles play out an entertaining draw in Moscow

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The Independent UK

Muslims look forward to the annual Eid feast. Many Africans are now struggling to afford it

As Eid al-Adha approaches, many Muslim families across west Africa are struggling to afford rams for the traditional sacrifice, with prices tripling in some areas due to inflation, insecurity, and economic policies

The Independent UK

Teacher in Nigeria loses dozens of relatives and pupils in devastating floods

Many of the victims of the devastating flood that struck central Nigeria on May 29 are Almajiri pupils, the boys sent to learn the Quran and made to live with their teachers under tough conditions

Euronews

Nigeria flood disaster leaves 200 dead and thousands displaced

At least 200 people have died after flash floods tore through the Nigerian town of Mokwa, following hours of intense rainfall early on Thursday morning.

The Guardian - UK

Home Office accused of ‘racist crackdown’ on Nigerians after denial of visit visa

Officials refused entry to man who runs top security firm in Nigeria and his family to spend holiday with his sister

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The Conversation

Nigerian children don’t imagine women as political leaders: what shapes their view

A new ranking by UN Women and the Inter-Parliamentary Union puts Nigeria 179th out of 185 countries for the percentage of women in the national legislature.

Al Jazeera

Why are humanitarian crises in African countries so ignored?

The latest Most Neglected Crises report on world’s most invisible humanitarian emergencies lists African nations first.

Al Jazeera

Military air strike kills at least 20 people in northwest Nigeria

Amnesty International calls for an investigation into the ‘reckless’ attack in the violence-hit Zamfara state.

The Guardian - UK

Weather tracker: Nigeria hit by deadly flooding described as ‘worst in 60 years’

At least 150 people killed, thousands displaced and buildings destroyed after heavy rains in north of country

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AFP Sting Sees Sextortion Network Linked To Suicide Of Aussie Teen Nabbed In Nigeria

Nearly two dozen criminals allegedly responsible for the online sextortion of teens have been nabbed in an major global sting.

The Independent UK

Death toll reaches at least 200 in Nigerian town submerged in floods as rescue efforts halted

The death toll from devastating flooding in a market town in Nigeria’s north-central state of Niger rose to at least 200 on Sunday, a local official said

Al Jazeera

Nigeria flash floods: Which is most affected area, what caused the deluge?

At least 150 people killed and many more missing after torrential rains cause flooding in Mokwa city in Niger State.

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