Video - Nigeria’s push for electric motorcycles faces major hurdles

Electric motorcycles are slowly taking off in Nigeria, but high battery costs hold back buyers. Experts say government incentives, tax breaks, and better charging infrastructure are essential for the shift to succeed. Without reliable power and affordable batteries, Nigeria’s EV transition risks stalling.

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Video - Nigeria honors afrobeat legend Fela Kuti

An exhibition in Lagos celebrates Fela Kuti, the Afrobeat pioneer and political activist. Guests say the exhibition inspires hope, showcasing music’s power to drive social and political change in Nigeria.

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Video - Nigeria’s return to global debt market signals confidence amid caution

Nigeria’s successful $2.35 billion Eurobond issuance helped renew investor confidence in its economic reforms and leadership. The government aims to use the funds to bridge its fiscal deficit and support efforts to stabilize the economy.

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Video - Nigeria’s women-only ride app faces roadblocks

In Abuja, rising cases of “one chance” taxi crimes inspired Monsurah Oluwafuyi and her team to launch HerRyde in 2022. The women-only ride platform connects verified female drivers with female passengers. HerRyde completed over 2,000 trips and empowered women with financial independence. However, the platform suspended operations after a year due to financial constraints.

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Video - Abuja conference seeks faith-based solutions to insecurity in West Africa

Religious leaders and policymakers from across West Africa are in Abuja, Nigeria for a three-day conference on peace and security. The forum, hosted by the Economic Community of West African States and Jam’iyyatu Ansariddeen, a global Islamic organisation, seeks non-military solutions to extremism by promoting education, moral values, and youth inclusion. The conference aims to produce a roadmap for peace that makes faith a force for unity.

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Video - Nigeria-US tensions rise over religious killings claims

US President Donald Trump has threatened military action against Nigeria, accusing the government of failing to protect Christians. Nigerian President Bola Tinubu rejected the claims, saying insecurity affects all Nigerians regardless of faith and that freedom of worship is guaranteed.

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Video - Trump threatens to launch attacks in Nigeria over ‘killing of Christians’

US President Donald Trump is threatening to send military forces into Nigeria, unless the government stops what he called the killings of Christians by terrorists. A few hours before Trump’s threat, Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu released a statement stressing that his government “continues to address security challenges which affect citizens across faiths and regions”. Bulama Bukarti, a Nigerian humanitarian lawyer and analyst on conflict and development, told Al Jazeera that President Trump's claims are not credible.

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Video - Lagos launches $472 million electric ferry project to ease traffic congestion

Backed by the European Investment Bank and the French Development Agency, the project will deploy 75 electric-powered ferries, develop 15 routes, and build 25 modern terminals equipped with charging stations. The project is expected to transport 25 million passengers annually, promote eco-friendly transport by helping private operators transition to modern and safer vessels.

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Video - Nigeria’s poultry industry faces struggles

Nigeria's poultry industry, a key contributor to the nation's agricultural GDP, is under pressure due to rising production costs, weak policies, and recurring disease outbreaks. Experts warn that without government intervention, the industry may lose its growth momentum.

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Video - Conservationists in Nigeria race to protect sea turtles

More than 70 turtles have been rescued thanks to conservation efforts over the past five years. Advocates say more public awareness is urgently needed to protect marine life and preserve fragile coastal ecosystems.

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Video - Nigeria targets Boko Haram, 17 militants killed and dozens arrested in raids

Nigerian forces killed 17 militants and arrested 85 in anti-terror raids across Borno and Adamawa states. The operations also rescued 10 abductees and targeted Boko Haram informants, suppliers, and collaborators. The ongoing insurgency has killed over 40,000 and displaced 2 million people since the crisis began.

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Video - Nigeria's push to revive silos and combat food insecurity

The Nigerian government's plan is to revamp these facilities to store millions of tonnes of grain, supporting farmers and stabilizing food prices. Nigeria has declared two food emergencies in two years.

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Video - Lagos hosts Africa’s first Electric Powerboat Grand Prix

Lagos staged its first-ever E-1 Powerboat Racing Series, the continent’s debut all-electric championship. The event drew global celebrity-backed teams and large crowds, marking a major milestone for African motorsport and tourism.

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Video - Nigeria’s shea nut export ban hits rural women

The government says the export ban will boost local processing. The women who handle most of the shea nut processing and production say they are being pushed out of the market, losing their main source of livelihood.

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Video - Nigerian President Tinubu: Country is on economic recovery path

President Bola Tinubu says that Nigerians should brace for better days ahead following drastic and controversial reforms that have left millions struggling with rising costs. However, analysts disagree, saying the country of nearly 200 million people is struggling with a high unemployment rate.

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Video - Nigerian egusi seeds return from space mission for genetic research

Seeds key to Nigeria's beloved egusi soup orbited Earth for seven days aboard the International Space Station. The seeds, sourced from Oyo State, are now back home being analyzed to see how plants can adapt to microgravity, and whether egusi can one day be served to African astronauts in space.

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Video - Nigerian beekeepers seek government support to boost earnings

Beekeeping in Nigeria offers significant economic and environmental benefits but faces numerous challenges, including limited commercialization, weak marketing, and inadequate processing infrastructure. While traditional methods remain prevalent, experts emphasize the urgent need for modern training and support to boost production and increase incomes for beekeepers.

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Video - Ambulance shortages, heavy traffic put lives at risk in Lagos

Ambulance shortages, heavy traffic put lives at risk in Lagos Authorities admit the problems and are working with the private sector to fix things.

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Video - Nigeria crowns its first ever Albinism Advocacy Queen

Anita Chidiebube-Dike aims to give a voice to people who have historically been looked down upon. According to the UN, persons with albinism face multiple human rights challenges, including stigmatization and discrimination.

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Video - Nigeria's minister of art, culture, tourism, and the creative economy speaks on creative exchanges

China's Chengdu rolled out the red carpet for the second Golden Panda Awards from September 12 to 13. The film event bodes well for cross-border cultural ties through direct creative exchanges in fashion, animation, film and music, said Hannatu Musa Musawa, Nigeria's minister of art, culture, tourism and the creative economy. CGTN's Tian Wei had a one-on-one conversation with her on the sidelines of the Golden Panda Cultural Forum. The minister added that creative exchanges enable countries to tell their own stories in ways that resonate across Global South nations.

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