Video - Nigeria is adopting policy interventions to address maternal and child health

Nigeria - Africa's most populous nations, with nearly 180 million people -- is adopting policy interventions to address maternal, new-born and child health.

Video - Warning sounded over fate of Nigeria's Hausa language

Language experts in Nigeria warn that one of Africa's leading languages is losing its creativity.

Every week, dozens of books are published in Hausa but many Nigerians complain that they are not well researched and that it is difficult to find classical writing.

Video - Young Nigerian advocates for the 'Buy Made in Nigeria' campaign

A young Nigerian is taking the fashion industry in that country by storm. Adebayo Bankole Thomas only started out in the fashion business just three years ago after earning a degree in Economics. Today, his Bankole Thomas brand is one of the positive stories propelling the Buy Made in Nigeria campaign, aimed at getting Nigerians patronize locally made products more.

Video - Kingdom of Benin crowns new monarch in age-old ceremony

In Nigeria, around 100,000 people have gathered to celebrate one of Africa's oldest and most prestigious realms. The Kingdom of Benin dates back to the 13th century and is famous for its vast wealth, sophisticated urban design and intricate bronzes. And this week the kingdom crowned its new Oba, or king, Ewuare the second.

Video - Nigerian government extends anti-piracy operation by 3 months

Piracy is a problem off West Africa's coast too. Nigeria has extended its anti-piracy operations there by there months. Authorities say they're determined to end attacks in its waters.