Nigeria-Ghana onion trade resumes after weeks of disruption

The standoff, triggered by disputes at the border, halted onion shipments and caused significant losses for traders. It also led to shortages and rising prices for onions across parts of West Africa. Regional interventions helped ease tensions and restore the vital trade route.

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Nigeria races to contain deadly meningitis outbreak

As Nigeria’s dry season peaks, health authorities have placed 11 states on high alert. Despite years of vaccination campaigns, meningitis continues to claim lives. A new vaccine offers hope — but is it enough to finally break the cycle?

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Nigeria cuts airline debts to ease jet fuel crisis

Nigeria is stepping in to stabilize its aviation sector as airlines face soaring jet fuel prices that threaten operations. The government has approved a 30 percent debt relief for domestic carriers following warnings of possible flight disruptions or shutdowns. Officials say the intervention aims to ease financial pressure on airlines while preventing wider economic fallout linked to rising transport costs.

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Nigeria’s military backs local defense technology startup

Nigerian defense-tech startup Terra Industries unveiled its latest autonomous defense systems including interceptor drones, mine-detection vehicles and battlefield intelligence software.

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US tech billionaire Joe Lonsdale invests $11.8m in Nigerian drone firm to tackle Africa’s insecurity

Nigeria partners with China to boost egg production

Nigeria is turning to China for support in a major push to scale up egg production and tackle rising food prices. The government plans to build six large industrial poultry farms with Chinese assistance, each capable of producing one million eggs per day.

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NSCDC Uncovers Baby Factory in Lagos, Arrests Suspects

The Lagos State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has uncovered a baby factory operation, leading to the arrest of suspects and the rescue of victims linked to the network. Authorities say the discovery forms part of ongoing efforts to combat human trafficking and other illegal activities in the state. News Central’s Israel Eferobor reports.

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UN resolution revives focus on slavery legacy in Nigeria’s Badagry

Badagry, once Nigeria’s largest slave port, remains a powerful symbol of the transatlantic slave trade, where millions of Africans were forcibly taken between the 16th and 19th centuries. Today, its historic sites preserve the memory of that era, as renewed global debate, including at the United Nations, raises questions about reparations, with many in Africa remaining skeptical about meaningful outcomes.

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Families in Nigeria With Autistic Children Fight for Better Support

Autism is gaining more global attention, but awareness and support remain limited in many parts of Africa. In Nigeria, families raising children on the spectrum often face stigma, isolation, and limited access to care.

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Former prominent slave port has renaissance as key Nigerian tourist attraction

The Nigerian town of Badagry in Lagos State was once a major slave port, one of the most prominent in West Africa during the transatlantic slave trade, which began in the early 16th century and declined in the 19th century. Today, it has become a key tourist destination and an important site for research into the history of slavery. The town is filled with monuments from the slave trade era, reflecting its complex and storied past.

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Dangote refinery hikes exports to ease Africa supply crunch

Nigeria's Dangote refinery has increased gasoline and urea exports to African countries hit by supply disruptions caused by the Iran war. Owner Aliko Dangote says the refinery has shipped around 17 cargoes of gasoline to other African nations.

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Dozens killed in Easter attacks in Nigeria

Dozens of people have been killed in multiple attacks in Nigeria over the Easter weekend.

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Nigerian banks raise $3.36 billion in major reform drive

The Central Bank of Nigeria says 33 banks have met new capital requirements under a major recapitalization programme. The exercise raised $3.36 billion, boosting financial stability and strengthening the sector’s ability to support economic growth.

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Nigeria's fuel prices surge as the US-Israeli war on Iran disrupts global oil markets

Despite being one of Africa's largest oil producers, Nigeria is experiencing soaring fuel prices driven by global energy volatility linked to the US and Israel's war against Iran. The Dangote refinery produces 75 million litres of petrol daily—exceeding domestic demand—but disrupted crude supplies and surging global prices have pushed local petrol costs up 50 per cent in the first month of the conflict. Commercial operators and families are struggling as transport and food prices climb, forcing many to cut back on essential purchases and meals. The refinery is working to diversify crude sources and develop its own oil production to reduce dependence on volatile international markets.

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Nigeria fuel prices surge 65% amid global oil shock

Fuel prices in Nigeria have surged by 65% amid a global oil shock, even as the country's foreign reserves continue to decline. Analysts attribute the pressure to low oil production, theft, and underperforming refineries. With oil accounting for more than 80% of foreign exchange earnings, the shortfall is driving higher living costs and currency instability.

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Nigeria makes progress in recovering looted Benin artefacts

Nigeria has recorded a breakthrough in the effort to recover artefacts looted during the 1897 Benin Expedition. A joint announcement by Cambridge University and Nigeria’s Commission for Museums and Monuments confirms the transfer of legal ownership, while physical returns are planned for the coming months. The move forms part of a wider push across Europe to address colonial-era collections.

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Semiconductor shortages reshape tech use in Nigeria

Global demand for AI is straining semiconductor supplies, driving up prices for smartphones, laptops, and smart devices. In Nigeria, this is already altering how people buy and use mobile technology.

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Nigeria’s TB fight highlights urgent need for early diagnosis

On World Tuberculosis Day, Nigeria faces one of the highest TB burdens globally, with an estimated 510,000 new cases each year. Children are especially vulnerable, often showing symptoms similar to common respiratory infections, making early diagnosis critical. Families like Aisha Peter highlight the human impact behind the statistics, showing that timely treatment can save lives.

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Dangote Refinery Boosts Africa Fuel Supply Amid Global Disruptions

Nigeria’s Dangote Refinery is emerging as a key supplier across Africa, ramping up fuel exports just as global energy flows face disruption due to the Iran war. With the plant now running at full capacity, shipments have begun reaching multiple countries, including South Africa, Ivory Coast, Cameroon and Ghana. The move is helping ease regional fuel shortages and highlights Africa’s growing role in stabilising energy supply chains.

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Northern Nigeria on edge following series of attacks

A renewed wave of attacks in northern Nigeria, including suspected suicide bombings targeting crowded public places, has heightened tensions. At least 20 people have been killed and more than 100 others injured by militia in Borno State. The violence has also raised fresh security concerns ahead of Nigeria’s next general elections, with analysts warning it could depress voter turnout in the northeast, where displacement and fear remain widespread.

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Nigeria’s president meets King Charles during historic UK visit

Nigerian President Bola Tinubu was welcomed by King Charles at Windsor Castle during a historic visit, the first by a Nigerian leader in nearly four decades. Tinubu is expected to sign agreements on trade, investment and defence with the UK, as citizens hope the visit will help address economic reforms and security challenges at home.

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