Severe flooding continues to wreak havoc across West Africa, damaging homes, businesses and farmland. In Nigeria's commercial capital, Lagos, disrupted food supplies are driving up market prices, forcing many families to tighten their budgets as recovery efforts continue.
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Thursday, July 9, 2026
Video - Severe flooding in West Africa sparks food shortages and rising prices in Lagos
Severe flooding continues to wreak havoc across West Africa, damaging homes, businesses and farmland. In Nigeria's commercial capital, Lagos, disrupted food supplies are driving up market prices, forcing many families to tighten their budgets as recovery efforts continue.
Wednesday, July 8, 2026
Nigeria turns to Chinese solar solutions as Kano battles chronic power shortages
Kano, northern Nigeria's commercial hub, requires about 600 megawatts of electricity each day but receives only around 180 megawatts from the national grid. Some Chinese companies have stepped in to fill this void by supplying solar products to the ancient city. Many residents and business operators say it's a welcome addition to the energy mix.
Related story: Hertfordshire invention helps power homes in Nigeria
Friday, July 3, 2026
Video - Outrage ignites in Nigeria following latest kidnapping in Borno state
At least 37 people, most of them children, remain missing after gunmen abducted them from a school in northeastern Nigeria. The attackers, believed to be from the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP), raided a school in Borno State on Monday. The incident has sparked outrage, with parents calling for the immediate release of their children.
Thursday, July 2, 2026
Video - Nigerian Power Minister praises China's 'remarkable' development
Nigeria's Minister of Power, Joseph Tegbe, has described China's development achievements under the leadership of the Communist Party of China as remarkable on a global scale. He praised China's progress in the power sector and expressed Nigeria's commitment to strengthening cooperation with Chinese enterprises to help address the country's electricity shortages and improve its energy infrastructure.
Monday, June 29, 2026
Nigerians turning to stablecoins to move money across borders
A growing number of Nigerians are using stablecoins to send and receive cross-border payments faster and at lower cost than traditional banking systems. Businesses say the digital assets, pegged to the US dollar, help cut delays, reduce fees, and simplify international transactions.
Thursday, June 25, 2026
Video - AI startup in Nigeria works to preserve memories amid rising dementia cases
Across Africa, rising cases of dementia linked to aging populations and other factors are becoming a growing concern. In Nigeria, a startup is using artificial intelligence to help families preserve memories and cognitive patterns before they are lost, offering a new way to support people affected by memory decline.
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
Video - Nigeria inflation eases but cost pressures remain
Inflation in Nigeria has eased significantly from the highs of 2024, signaling improving macroeconomic stability. However, many households continue to feel pressure from high costs of food, transport, and housing. While economic indicators suggest progress, everyday living conditions remain difficult for a large portion of the population.
Video - Nigeria sees surge in foreign investment inflows
Nigeria has recorded a sharp rise in foreign investment, attracting more than 10 billion US dollars in the first quarter of 2026. This represents nearly double the inflows seen in the same period last year, driven by recent economic reforms such as currency liberalization and fuel subsidy removal. Despite the strong figures, some analysts caution that broader economic challenges remain.
Tuesday, June 16, 2026
Vidoe - Nigeria says nearly 10,000 former Boko Haram fighters have been reintegrated
Authorities in Nigeria's northeastern Borno State say nearly 10,000 former Boko Haram fighters have now been reintegrated into society under a government-backed rehabilitation and deradicalisation programme aimed at encouraging defections from insurgent groups.
The announcement came as 720 former militants graduated from a rehabilitation centre in Maiduguri, the capital of Borno State, during a ceremony attended by state officials. According to Borno authorities, the latest group brings the total number of former insurgents reintegrated into their communities to 9,680.
The programme forms part of broader efforts by Nigerian authorities to weaken jihadist groups operating in the Lake Chad region by encouraging fighters to surrender and return to civilian life. Images from the ceremony showed hundreds of former militants gathered at the rehabilitation centre, where participants took an oath before being formally discharged from the programme.
Boko Haram's insurgency, which began more than a decade ago in northeastern Nigeria, has killed tens of thousands of people and displaced millions across Nigeria and neighbouring countries. Although the group's capabilities have been significantly reduced by military operations, armed factions continue to carry out attacks in parts of the region.
Borno State authorities say rehabilitation and reintegration programmes remain an important component of efforts to end the conflict and promote long-term stability in communities affected by the insurgency.
The announcement came as 720 former militants graduated from a rehabilitation centre in Maiduguri, the capital of Borno State, during a ceremony attended by state officials. According to Borno authorities, the latest group brings the total number of former insurgents reintegrated into their communities to 9,680.
The programme forms part of broader efforts by Nigerian authorities to weaken jihadist groups operating in the Lake Chad region by encouraging fighters to surrender and return to civilian life. Images from the ceremony showed hundreds of former militants gathered at the rehabilitation centre, where participants took an oath before being formally discharged from the programme.
Boko Haram's insurgency, which began more than a decade ago in northeastern Nigeria, has killed tens of thousands of people and displaced millions across Nigeria and neighbouring countries. Although the group's capabilities have been significantly reduced by military operations, armed factions continue to carry out attacks in parts of the region.
Borno State authorities say rehabilitation and reintegration programmes remain an important component of efforts to end the conflict and promote long-term stability in communities affected by the insurgency.
Monday, June 15, 2026
Video - Nigerian on course to decentralize policing system
The Nigerian parliament has passed a constitutional amendment bill aimed at decentralizing the country’s security architecture through the creation of state-level police forces. The long-debated reform now requires approval from at least two-thirds of the country’s state assemblies before it can be forwarded to President Bola Tinubu for assent. Lawmakers say the proposal marks a significant step toward addressing a worsening insecurity situation across the country.
Video - Nigeria intensifies fight against growing security threats
Nigeria continues to grapple with a range of security challenges, including terrorism, kidnapping and banditry, despite ongoing military and intelligence operations. Authorities say security forces are stepping up both operational and intelligence-led responses while expanding cooperation with international partners in an effort to improve security across the country.
Video - People with Albinism in Nigeria seek equal opportunities
It’s not just about being seen. People living with albinism in Nigeria are calling for real opportunities — in jobs, education, and business — and pushing for true inclusion.
Related story: Nigerians living with albinism demand inclusion beyond pity
Friday, June 12, 2026
Video - Nigeria warns against reprisals over xenophobic attacks in South Africa
Nigerian authorities have urged citizens not to target South African nationals or businesses following renewed xenophobic attacks on immigrants. Officials say security has been strengthened around key locations to prevent a repeat of the retaliatory attacks seen during previous outbreaks of xenophobic unrest.
Thursday, June 11, 2026
Video - UN warns of food crisis for 35 million Nigerians
Nearly 35 million people in Nigeria are expected to face acute food insecurity between June and August, according to the UN. Conflict, displacement, and economic hardship have left millions struggling to access food, while funding shortages are hampering humanitarian response efforts.
Wednesday, June 3, 2026
Video - Nigerian manufacturers struggle with rising electricity costs
Due to an unreliable power grid, many companies rely on alternative energy sources to keep their factories running. However, rising fuel and gas prices are further increasing operating costs and squeezing profitability. Some businesses have been forced to scale down production or suspend operations altogether.
Nigeria housing crisis looming as cement prices hit NGN15,000
The Real Estate Developers Association of Nigeria (REDAN) has warned of a looming housing crisis as soaring cement prices threaten national homeownership.
According to REDAN President Oba Akintoye Adeoye, a 50kg bag of cement has surged from NGN7500 (US$5.49) in late 2025 to between NGN11,500 (US$8.41) and NGN15,000 (US$10.97). This rapid spike is heavily disrupting construction projects and intensifying financial strain on developers already battling inflation and exchange-rate volatility.
According to REDAN President Oba Akintoye Adeoye, a 50kg bag of cement has surged from NGN7500 (US$5.49) in late 2025 to between NGN11,500 (US$8.41) and NGN15,000 (US$10.97). This rapid spike is heavily disrupting construction projects and intensifying financial strain on developers already battling inflation and exchange-rate volatility.
Because cement dictates overall construction costs, these current prices make housing delivery unsustainable.
REDAN is urgently calling for Federal Government intervention to stabilise the building materials value chain and protect ongoing developments.
REDAN is urgently calling for Federal Government intervention to stabilise the building materials value chain and protect ongoing developments.
Related story: Video - Nigeria housing crisis worsens amid rising costs
Video - Teachers protest schoolchildren kidnappings in Nigeria
Teachers protest schoolchildren kidnappings in Nigeria Teachers in major Nigerian cities Tuesday protested a string of kidnappings and attacks targeting schools by armed groups.
Related story: Video - Gunmen abduct students in Nigeria’s Oyo State
Monday, June 1, 2026
Video - Nigeria flood survivors demand answers
One year after devastating floods killed more than 160 people in Mokwa, Niger State, survivors are protesting over what they say are unfulfilled government promises. Residents are demanding accountability and stronger protections ahead of another rainy season.
Thursday, May 28, 2026
Video - Nigeria turns to global partnerships to boost food security
Nigeria is increasingly relying on international partnerships to modernize agriculture and strengthen food production. One key collaboration is with Chinese firm CGCOC Agriculture, which is introducing modern farming technologies and training local farmers to improve productivity and sustainability. CGTN looks at how the initiative is transforming farming communities and what it could mean for Nigeria’s long-term food security goals.
Wednesday, May 27, 2026
Video - Inside the US's biggest military push in Nigeria in years
Is the US getting into another endless conflict? After promising to pull troops out of Africa, Donald Trump is now ordering military strikes on insurgents in Nigeria. He’s also cut development funding which addressed the causes of terrorism. DW spoke with Cameron Hudson from the Center for Strategic and International Studies, who says airstrikes can’t fill the gap.
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