Video - Nigeria, Benin vow to protect democracy after thwarting coup attempt

Nigeria and Benin have jointly pledged to counter any threats to democracy in West Africa after a weekend coup attempt in Benin was foiled. Nigeria sent hundreds of troops to assist, while the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) also deployed forces, with the swift response reflecting lessons from past delayed interventions.

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Video - Lagos Street art festival transforms city into open-air gallery

Participating artists want to pass the message that art ought to be accessible to everyone, not confined to indoor gallery spaces.

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Video - Nigeria tightens cash withdrawal limits

Nigeria's central bank capped weekly access for individuals at $345 and $3,450 for businesses. The move is designed to combat money laundering, boost financial security, and support the shift to a cashless economy.

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Video - Nigeria's first airshow aims for regional aviation leadership

Nigeria’s inaugural international airshow showcased the country’s ambitions to lead in regional aviation. Organizers aim to establish Lagos and Abuja as major aviation hubs for West and Central Africa.

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Video - Nigeria rescues 100 abducted schoolchildren in Niger state

Nigerian authorities freed 100 schoolchildren kidnapped last month in Niger state. The release was confirmed by the Christian Association of Nigeria.

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Video - Nigeria school closures leave families in uncertainty

Following the mass abduction at St Mary’s school in Niger State, thousands of schools across northern Nigeria remain shut. Parents fear for their children’s safety and academic future as closures persist and concerns grow about students being drawn into online crime. With no clear reopening date, families are struggling to keep learning on track at home.

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Video - President Tinubu approves delegation for US security talks

Nigerian President Bola Tinubu approved a delegation in late November to meet with the United States on security cooperation and intelligence sharing. The talks follow US criticisms over alleged attacks on Christians in Nigeria, which the government has denied.

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Video - Nigeria’s northern governors and leaders discuss worsening insecurity

Governors from 19 northern Nigerian states and traditional leaders met in Kaduna to address rising insecurity, including banditry and school attacks. Among the ideas suggested, a $700,000 monthly security contribution from each state, alongside strong support for state police.

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Video - Nigerian parents register missing children after mass school abduction

Following the mass abduction of students in Nigeria’s Niger State, parents have gathered to register their missing children with local authorities. The attack, which occurred a week ago, is part of a broader surge in abductions by armed groups, prompting widespread school closures across northern Nigeria.

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Video - Nigeria ramps up security recruitment as attacks surge

President Bola Tinubu ordered major recruitment across the military, police and intelligence services, including 20,000 new police officers. The move comes as Nigeria faces a spike in deadly attacks in the north. Some residents welcome the boost to security and jobs, while others fear outdated equipment and possible infiltration by armed groups.

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Video - Nigeria’s Dangote Refinery announces output boost

The Dangote Refinery says it reached a deal with Honeywell to increase daily oil production capacity to 1.4 million barrels per day within the next three years. Officials say the move will ease fuel shortages, reduce foreign exchange losses and strengthen Nigeria's energy security.

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Video - Nigeria reverts to English-only instruction after scrapping mother-tongue policy

Nigeria reversed its education policy and reinstated English as the sole language of instruction. Officials say teaching in local languages weakened students’ understanding of core subjects and contributed to poor exam performance. Critics warn the shift could disadvantage rural learners who are currently taught in their mother tongues.

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Video - 25 girls abducted by armed gunmen in Nigeria

In Kebbi State, Nigeria, gunmen attacked a girls’ boarding school, killed the vice principal, and kidnapped 25 students. Security forces and local vigilantes are conducting an intensive search, highlighting persistent insecurity and repeated school kidnappings in northwest Nigeria.

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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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