Number of COVID-19 cases jumps by 245, the day Nigeria began phasing out emergency measures. Nigeria has recorded its highest single-day infection rate of COVID-19,…
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Nigerian funds switch to stocks, hoping for rebound as foreigners exit
ABUJA (Reuters) – Nigerian funds are switching back to equities from fixed-income securities, hoping for a stock market rebound later this year after a coronavirus-induced…
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Coronavirus: Lagos says masks compulsory to stop virus
LAGOS, NIGERIA (AFP) – The authorities in Nigeria’s largest city of Lagos have made the wearing of masks mandatory in a bid to halt the…
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Coronavirus: Buhari asks Nigeria's chief judge to free prisoners
Nigerian president calls for release of inmates who are awaiting trial for six or more years amid coronavirus fears. Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari has asked…
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'Armed bandits' kill 47 in northwest Nigeria's Katsina state: police
BAUCHI, Nigeria (Reuters) – Gunmen killed 47 people in attacks on villages in the northwestern Nigerian state of Katsina in the early hours of Saturday,…
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Nigeria confirms coronavirus case, first in sub-Saharan Africa
LAGOS (AFP) – Nigeria on Friday (Feb 28) announced the first confirmed case of the coronavirus in sub-Saharan Africa. “The case is an Italian citizen…
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Suspected Boko Haram attack on Nigeria governor's convoy
Nigeria daily Daily Trust says Kashim Shettima’s convoy came under attack while on its way to a campaign rally. Suspected Boko Haram rebels have attacked…
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'Tired of people taking us for a ride': Nigeria readies to vote
On the eve of Nigeria’s presidential election, voters speak to Al Jazeera about which way they’ll vote, and why. Lagos, Nigeria – In Saturday’s vote, after a…
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Nigeria elections: Buhari seeks second term in delayed polls
Tight race predicted between President Buhari and opposition leader Abubakar, after week-long delay over security fears. Abuja, Nigeria – Nigerians are heading to the polls in…
View More Nigeria elections: Buhari seeks second term in delayed polls Observers advocate transparency in Nigeria's electoral process
The Independent National Electoral Commission has confirmed incidents of ballot box destruction, voter intimidation and abduction of election officials. Election observers in Nigeria say there…
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At least 23 killed in Niger aid stampede: officials
MAIDUGURI, Nigeria (Reuters) – At least 23 people died in a stampede as Nigerian refugees rushed to get food and clothes in a community center…
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Nigeria electoral commission: Polls delayed by transport problems
Postponement of presidential poll prompts concerns among opposition politicians, supporters over possible rigging. Abuja, Nigeria – The Nigerian electoral commission says the general elections were postponed by…
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Nigeria elections: All you need to know
Over 84 million people are set to vote on February 16 to elect the next president in Africa’s largest democracy. Over 84 million eligible voters…
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Nigeria female candidate Oby Ezekwesili quits presidential race
Oby Ezekwesili said she made her decision in a bid to create a ‘strong and viable’ coalition to defeat incumbent Buhari. The main female candidate…
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