The Latest Breaking News from Nigeria

The Central Bank of Nigeria recently announced changes to the way the country’s foreign exchange market will work. Foreign currencies can now be bought and sold at rates determined by the market – not by the central bank.

Nigeria's removal of a subsidy that helped reduce the price of gasoline has increased costs for people already struggling with high inflation

A chilling and star-packed podcast adaptation gets under way. Plus: Afua Hirsch visits Nigeria and David Harewood delivers a very personal lecture. Here’s what to watch this evening

Nigeria’s president has named new commanders of the defence forces, army, navy and air force, according to a statement.

The Nigerian presidency has announced that the president has replaced the chiefs of all the country's security services

Absenteeism of health workers contributes to poor quality of care. A study in Uganda, for example, showed that it reduced the likelihood of people using primary health centres by 30%. Absenteeism also increases the workload for available staff. This adds to work-related stress.

The Nigerian-born writer has been made Knight Bachelor in the King’s birthday honours for services to literature.

Adamma Antonia Odumukwu and husband Kenneth live, work and study in Derry

Survivors and relatives are mourning the deaths of 106 people in a boat tragedy on June 12 after a large wedding party.

The wooden vessel overturned in the Niger River after reportedly hitting a log on Monday night

A glittery catwalk show of fabulous outfits and high-voltage glamour – and that was just the audience