Video - Nurses strike hits health services in Nigeria

Nurses across Nigeria are protesting poor working conditions. The National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives announced the week-long strike could be extended if its demands are not met.

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Video - Nigeria surpasses half its 2025 tax target in six months

Nigeria collected $9.51 billion in tax revenue in the first half of 2025, a 43 percent increase from 2024, driven by non-oil taxes and excise duties. This signals a shift toward fiscal resilience and reduced oil dependency.

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Video - Nigeria women’s team win 10th Africa football crown

The Super Falcons rallied from a 2-0 halftime deficit to beat Morocco 3-2. The win gave Nigeria its 10th CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations title. Head coach Justin Madugu was named Coach of the Tournament.

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Video - Nigeria eyes regional role as refined fuel hub

Nigeria’s oil minister, Heineken Lokpobiri, reaffirmed the country’s ambition to become a regional hub for refined petroleum products. Despite being a major crude producer, Nigeria still imports over 70 percent of its fuel, but officials say scaling up local refining and regional collaboration could help stabilize pump prices across West Africa.

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Video - Soaring healthcare costs push Nigerians to traditional medicine

Skyrocketing medical costs are driving patients toward traditional practitioners who offer low-cost alternatives to modern medicine.

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Video - Nigeria’s Army-Air Force partnership reshapes security landscape

Kabir Adamu, a national security policy and strategy specialist for Nigeria and the Sahel, credits a strengthened army-air force collaboration for progress in tackling banditry. He highlights how this partnership addresses root causes such as resource conflicts and weak governance, marking a shift in Nigeria’s approach to curbing insecurity in affected regions.

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Video - Northeast Nigeria’s farmers battle insurgency, climate, and economic crises

In Nigeria’s northeast, farmers face a triple threat: Boko Haram’s lingering insurgency, climate shocks, and soaring food prices. Once peaceful farmlands are now battlegrounds for survival, pushing millions toward hunger and economic despair.

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Video - IMF urges Nigeria to raise VAT from 7.5 percent to 10 percent

The IMF warns that Nigeria’s 7.5 percent Value Added Tax rate could cost the country $300 million, or 0.5 percent of GDP, straining essential services. With one of Africa’s lowest VAT-to-GDP ratios, a hike to 10 percent is proposed, but experts caution it may fuel inflation, impacting households and businesses.

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Video - Expert highlights drivers of Nigeria’s 2025 GDP growth

Nigeria’s GDP grew 3.13 percent year-on-year in Q1 2025, driven by sectors like housing, which has surpassed oil in GDP contribution. Basil Abia, Policy Analyst and Co-Founder of Veriv Africa, explains the key factors fueling this economic expansion.

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Video - Dangote refinery to provide free fuel distribution to Nigeria’s independent retailers

The refinery will deliver fuel directly to consumers and independent retailers nationwide at no logistics cost, aiming to slash prices and challenge established fuel marketers.

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Video - Former Nigerian President Buhari laid to rest

Thousands of mourners gathered at the residence of former Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari to pay their respects. The 82-year-old former leader was laid to rest on Tuesday, in his garden.

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Video - Burna Boy’s latest album champions resilience and reform

This week marks a milestone for Grammy-winning artist Burna Boy, who is poised to release his new album, No Sign of Weakness. Inspired by his personal triumphs over adversity, the album's title reflects his resilience. Beyond music, Burna Boy offers insights on how Africa can address its multifaceted challenges.

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Video - Experts call for overhaul of Nigeria meat supply chain to boost food security

West African countries, including Nigeria, spend over $3 billion annually on meat imports, primarily from Argentina and Australia, despite local producers' capacity to meet demand. This dependence has fueled food insecurity and drained foreign reserves. Afreximbank is urging increased investment in local meat value chains, with experts advocating for a strategic overhaul of the region’s meat supply system.

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Video - Analyst reflects on late Nigerian President Buhari's legacy

Policy analyst Christopher Ogunmodede examines former Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari’s triumphs and challenges as a military officer and civilian president.

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Video - Abuja hikers defy dangers to enjoy great outdoors

Hiking is gaining popularity in Nigeria, even as safety concerns persist in remote areas near Abuja. Groups like Naija Adventurers are going on treks with security teams, offering city dwellers a safe way to explore nature.

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Video - Farmer-herder feuds persist in Nigeria’s Middle Belt region

Insecurity in northern and central Nigeria continues to worsen, driven by violent farmer-herder clashes. These disputes, rooted in competition over land and water, are fueled by ethnic and religious tensions. Despite repeated government efforts, the crisis remains unresolved and increasingly deadly.

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Video - Nigeria-based tech firm, Intron, brings an African voice to AI

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing communication, productivity, and innovation, but most of these models are not tailored for an African audience. Flawed voice recognition systems often fail to understand African names, languages, and accents. The Africa-centric voice technology platform, Intron, is addressing this with its AI model, Sahara.

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Video - Experts say BRICS offers Nigeria a new economic pathway

Nigeria became a partner country of the BRICS economic bloc in January 2025. While it doesn't have the same decision-making power as full members, it can participate in BRICS summits and initiatives. Experts say its status can also help the West African country tap into wider trade and finance networks.

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Video - Nigeria revamps credit system to reduce defaults

Nigeria is overhauling its credit system by linking loan histories to citizens’ National Identity Numbers. The move aims to curb defaults, encourage responsible borrowing, and expand credit access, especially in underserved areas. Experts warned that the system must be backed by strong data protection and inclusive financial infrastructure.

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Video - Nigeria attempts to curb illegal arms trade

Nigeria is facing a growing security threat as arms intended for its military and police are being sold to insurgents and criminal gangs. Experts blame poor welfare, lack of accountability, corruption, and weak enforcement for helping facilitate illegal weapons sales.

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