DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — At least 40 farmers were killed by extremists during a weekend attack in northeast Nigeria, an official said Monday. Armed men suspected to be Boko Haram Muslim militants attacked farmers and fishermen at Dumba community in northwestern Nigeria on Sunday, said Borno state Gov. Babagana Umara Zulum.

The United States will return $52.88 million in seized assets to Nigeria as part of a yearslong corruption probe against former Nigerian oil minister Diezani Alison-Madueke and associates

At least 40 farmers were killed by Boko Haram militants during a weekend attack in northeast Nigeria, an official says

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At least 40 farmers were killed in an attack by Islamic militants in northeast Nigeria’s Borno state, a government official said Monday.

At least 40 farmers were killed by Boko Haram militants during a weekend attack in northeast Nigeria, an official says.

Mark Maloney, Chair of the Rotary International Foundation has said since initiating its global immunization efforts, Rotary International has invested over $300 million in Nigeria to combat polio.

The Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) has revealed that petrol prices could drop below N600 per liter if the naira strengthens to less than N1,000 per dollar.

INS Tushil, the Indian Navy’s latest guided missile stealth frigate, has arrived in Lagos, Nigeria, while on her maiden voyage home from Russia. The ship was escorted into Lagos harbour on 12 January by a Nigerian naval ship before being welcomed by Nigerian Navy officers,

Global Forecast as of 12:00 GMT Friday, January 17, 2025

Global Forecast as of 12:00 GMT Friday, January 17, 2025

Q: What is the Dollar worth against the Nigerian Naira? A: One Dollar is worth 1555.3579 Nigerian Naira today Q: Is the Dollar going up or down against the Nigerian Naira? A: Today's exchange rate ...