Nigerians made up the largest number of sub-Saharan African students in Ukraine when Russia invaded a year ago, forcing thousands of students to flee. Despite the war, universities in Ukraine and Nigeria teamed to help students complete their degrees
Election commission leader says it has been working with Nigerian's security forces to provide maximum safety for staff and election materials
Nigeria, Africa's most populous nation, goes to the polls Saturday to elect a new president amid worsening insecurity and economic struggles. Tensions over shortages of cash and fuel could also influence how people vote. Timothy Obiezu reports from Abuja, Nigeria.
While the surge is seen as a positive move toward a cashless society, experts say Nigeria still faces challenges with digital transactions
Nigeria’s central bank introduced a new currency late last year but only gave citizens a few weeks to exchange old bills for the new, sparking outrage
The Department of State Services said political parties and their media managers must restrain from spreading misleading information during campaigns and when issuing communiques
Officials raise concerns about the increased attacks at campaign events
February 25 election’s three front runners travel the country for campaign rallies with the nation’s gangs and jihadists violence a key topic
Imminent decision on when the old currency becomes invalid is factoring into upcoming Nigerian elections
Decision follows a lawsuit filed by three Nigerian state governors seeking to keep current bank notes in circulation a while longer
Armed men in Burkina Faso attack a group of Nigerian pilgrims on their way to Senegal, killing at least 16
41 Dead After Bandits, Vigilantes Clash in Nigeria
President Muhammadu Buhari assures citizens the problem will be addressed in a matter of days
Attack Wednesday seen as latest attempt to disrupt Nigeria's preparations for February 25 elections
Deadline for exchanging bills extended to February 10
Truck accidents are common in Nigeria's economic hub where truck drivers mandated to strap down containers on their vehicles rarely do so and many roads are in poor condition
Nassarawa state governor refutes claims military jet bombed pastoralists, saying it was unidentified drone operated from unknown location
Nigeria's electoral commission says it will hold elections in February despite threats to attack its facilities and staff. Observers say violence could hinder voting if it happens in the run-up to the polls. Timothy Obiezu reports from Abuja, Nigeria.
Authorities hail launch of deepwater seaport in Lagos they say will create 300,000 jobs and reduce shipping bottlenecks
The charges leveled against Godwin Emefiele by the State Security Service (SSS) include the misappropriation of a multi-billion-dollar public lending program, and terrorism financing
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