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Showing posts with label Video. Show all posts

Monday, March 18, 2024

Video - Nigeria government bans leave of absence for health workers



The Nigerian government has banned health professionals from taking leave of absence as it tries to stop them taking jobs abroad while on leave. Many health workers in Nigeria have been taking the extended leave to secure jobs abroad and abandoning their posts at home without formally resigning.

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Related stories: Over 10,000 doctors left Nigeria for UK in last 7 yrs

Nigeria suffering from medical brain drain

 

 

Video - Thousands of farmers in Nigeria still displaced three months after Bokkos village attacks



Many villages in north-central Nigeria remain deserted nearly three months after a series of coordinated attacks. Gunmen targeted over 20 villages in the Bokkos local government area of Plateau State over several days in December 2023. Thousands of people remain displaced.

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Related stories: Nigeria is also losing control of its troubled northwest region

Scores Killed In Massacre Of Farmers In Nigeria

Nigeria considering state policing to combat growing insecurity

 

 

Video - 16 Nigerian soldiers killed in attack in Delta State



National defense authorities in Nigeria have ordered the arrests of those behind the killing of sixteen soldiers. 

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Related story: Nigeria military denies reprisal attack after 16 troops killed

 

Video - AI-powered phone helps Nigerians with visual impairment access information



Artificial intelligence (AI) is making a positive impact on the visually impaired community in Nigeria, as they now have access to information through AI-powered mobile phones, even without an internet connection.

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Related story: App in Nigeria is saving lives by connecting people to pro bono legal services

 

 

Video - Nigeria opens its air and land borders with Niger



Nigeria has decided to reopen its air and land borders with its neighbor, Niger. This decision also involves lifting other sanctions imposed after the military takeover in Niger last year.

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Video - Dangote refinery in Nigeria to import crude from U.S.



The announcement comes as the Dangote refinery intensifies moves to start pumping out refined products. The facility is targeting an initial processing rate of 350,000 barrels a day before ramping up toward its full capacity.

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 Related stories: Dangote wants to set up trading arm for Lagos mega refinery

Dangote oil refinery to help solve fuel shortage in Nigeria

 

 

Video - Families and victims in Nigeria reeling from impact of kidnappings



For much of the last decade, Nigeria's northern region has been plagued by abductions and attacks on schools. These kidnappings leave victims and their families with physical and psychological scars, as well as financial turmoil due to hefty ransom demands.

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Related stories: Video - Kaduna state abductions raise Nigeria's insecurity crisis

President Tinubu rules out ransoms for abducted students as observers urge dialogue

kidnappers say they will kill all 287 school if $622,000 ransom not paid

61 people kidnapped in Kaduna, Nigeria

Video - At least 15 students kidnapped in Nigeria - Third mass kidnapping since last week

Gunmen abduct 287 students in northwestern Nigeria in latest school attack

Suspected insurgents kidnap 50 people in northeast Nigeria

Video - Increased charcoal usage raises pollution and health concerns in Nigeria



In Nigeria, the demand for charcoal is up. While that's good news for charcoal producers, others worry about the charcoal industry's impact on the environment. They want the government to prioritize the supply of liquified petroleum gas to Nigerian households to help curb the destructive environmental and health effects of the charcoal trade.

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Related story: COP28 'Transition Away' From Fossil Fuels deal brings Mixed Reaction in Nigeria

 

Video - Kaduna state abductions raise Nigeria's insecurity crisis



Authorities in Nigeria's Kaduna State, are determined to address the increasing number of abductions. Armed groups have been wreaking havoc in the area for years. They target villagers, motorists on highways, and students from schools, demanding ransom in return.

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Related stories: President Tinubu rules out ransoms for abducted students as observers urge dialogue

kidnappers say they will kill all 287 school if $622,000 ransom not paid

61 people kidnapped in Kaduna, Nigeria

Video - At least 15 students kidnapped in Nigeria - Third mass kidnapping since last week

Gunmen abduct 287 students in northwestern Nigeria in latest school attack

Suspected insurgents kidnap 50 people in northeast Nigeria


Thursday, March 14, 2024

Video - Impact of rising food prices in Nigeria on Ramadan



As the holy month of Ramadan continues, Muslims in Nigeria are grappling with the issue of high living costs. There are concerns that they may have to reduce expenses due to the growing inflationary pressures.

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Related stories: Video - Nigeria secures $134 million to tackle food crisis

Video - Bakers in Nigeria threaten shutdown amidst rising production costs

Video - Rising Food Prices spark protests and smuggling in Nigeria

 

 

Video - Nigeria imposes mandatory annual levy for organizations employing expatriate workers



To promote local employment opportunities, Nigerian authorities mandate that organizations employing expatriate workers pay an annual levy of 15,000 U.S. dollars for directors and 10,000 U.S. dollars for other employees.

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Related story: Nigeria imposes annual levy on expatriate workers

Video - Why Are Multinationals Like P&G, GSK and Sanofi Leaving Nigeria?

 

 

Wednesday, March 13, 2024

Video - Nigeria collaborates with the UN to combat HIV/AIDS stigma



Despite significant progress in reducing HIV/AIDS infections and related deaths, stigma persists, particularly in workplace environments, according to UN-AIDS. Nigeria aims to further address this issue through collaboration with the United Nations.

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Related stories: Nigeria vows to end HIV scourge by 2030

Nigeria will start producing anti-retroviral drugs

 

 

Tuesday, March 12, 2024

Video - Nigeria secures $134 million to tackle food crisis



The facility from the African Development Bank will be used to grow essential crops such as rice, maize, cassava, and soybeans. It's part of the Nigerian government's effort to tackle the nation's deepening food crisis. About 8 percent of Nigerians are food insecure, according to the International Monetary Fund.

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Related stories: Video - Bakers in Nigeria threaten shutdown amidst rising production costs

Video - Rising Food Prices spark protests and smuggling in Nigeria

 

 

Video - Nigerian companies close due to economic volatility



The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria says as many as 700 companies shut down in the country in 2023. The group blames the closures on various economic difficulties, including exchange rate volatility, rising inflation, and a general worsening of the investment climate.

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Related stories: People turn to 'throw-away' rice for food in Nigeria due to high rise in cost of living

Nigeria tightens security as food theft continues amid soaring inflation

Video - Bakers in Nigeria threaten shutdown amidst rising production costs

Monday, March 11, 2024

Video - Bandits force farming communities in Nigeria to pay hefty levies



According to a report by SBM, an Africa-focused geopolitical research firm, farmers in northwestern states like Kaduna, Katsina, Zamfara and Jigawa, where banditry is widespread, often pay bandits twice just to be allowed to use their land during the planting and harvesting seasons. The situation has adversely affected Nigeria's food security.

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Related stories: Civilians are stepping in to keep the peace in the deadly feud between herders and farmers

Dozens killed in ‘barbaric, senseless’ violence in Nigeria


Thursday, March 7, 2024

Video - Challenges arise as Shell plans exit from Nigeria



Shell oil faces obstacles in its planned exit from Nigeria. Environmental activists accuse Shell of trying to avoid responsibility for decades of oil spills in Nigeria's Niger Delta region. The activists want Shell to clean up the region and decommission its oil infrastructure before leaving the country.

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Related stories: Advocacy Groups Call for Halt to Shell's Planned Exit from Nigeria

Activists urge Nigeria to delay Shell’s $2.4 billion sale of assets in deeply polluted Niger Delta

Video - Nigerian oil spills agency investigates pipeline leak in Niger Delta

 

 


Tuesday, March 5, 2024

Video - 5G network subscriptions in Nigeria increased to 2.3 million in December



Despite this growth, 5G comprises just over 1 percent of Nigeria's total active telephone service subscriptions, with 2G still dominating at 58 percent. Industry experts argue that the higher cost of 5G-enabled devices remains a barrier to wider adoption.

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Monday, March 4, 2024

Video - Nigeria aims to return millions of children to school by 2027



Millions of Children across Nigeria have been forced out of school due to violence and insecurity, with some ending up homeless or being forced into child labor. The government there now wants to reverse the trend and return the children to school, a move that has been welcomed by activists.

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Related story: School in Nigeria helps girls to heal after Boko Haram

Video - Is Nigeria's security crisis out of control?

 

Video - Nigeria considers creation of state police departments



Nigeria is considering the creation of police departments for each state as part of measures to address security concerns in the country. The bill put forward by the ruling party is being debated in parliament.

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Related story: Terrorists kill traditional ruler, five residents, burn down vehicles in Katsina, Nigeria

Traditional monarch shot dead and wife kidnapped from palace in Nigeria

Video - Over 100 kidnapped from four villages in Nigeria

 

 

 

Friday, March 1, 2024

Video - Nigeria detains Binance executives



Two senior executives of Binance flew to Nigeria following the country's decision to ban several cryptocurrency trading websites. But they were detained by the office of the country's national security adviser and their passports were seized following their arrival in the country.

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Related stories: Nigeria demands $10 billion from Binance in damages

Nigeria detains Binance executives in cryptocurrency crackdown

Nigeria plans clampdown on Binance, other crypto firms