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Nigeria orders release of minors on trial over 'hunger' protests

Nigeria orders release of minors on trial over 'hunger' protests

The development comes after viral videos revealed the minors, looking exhausted, with some unable to stand when they appeared in court.

Nigeria to swear in seven new ministers

Nigeria to swear in seven new ministers

Their appointment follows a major cabinet reshuffle that saw the reassignment of ministers to new portfolios.

Nigerians give up cars as cost of living crisis worsens

Nigerians give up cars as cost of living crisis worsens

The Nigerian middle class now readily sacrifices the comfort of private cars for survival, with fuel prices having risen more than fivefold since President Bola Tinubu took office in May 2023.

Nigerian unions urge private sector to raise wages

Nigerian unions urge private sector to raise wages

The call by Nigerian labour unions on private sector to raise wages comes as some government workers begin to receive paychecks under a new wage structure.

China pledges $50 billion for Africa

China pledges $50 billion for Africa

At China-Africa Forum, President Xi Jinping declares that China and African countries will deepen cooperation in many areas and commits to generating one million jobs across the continent.

Nigeria, China sign economic, nuclear energy pact: Official

Nigeria, China sign economic, nuclear energy pact: Official

Ahead of the 2024 Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation beginning on Wednesday, China and Nigeria hold bilateral talks to strengthen ties in the Belt and Road Initiative, initiated between the two nations in 2018.

Nigeria protests: Why patriotism is being called into question

Nigeria protests: Why patriotism is being called into question

Extreme expressions, such as waving a foreign flag during the anti-inflation protests in Nigeria, have stoked the debate over whether that constitutes an erosion of patriotism among citizens.

Nigerian President Tinubu offers dialogue, urges suspension of protests

Nigerian President Tinubu offers dialogue, urges suspension of protests

Nigerians have been protesting in several cities across the country over the cost of living crisis, but Tinubu condemns the deadly violence and looting accompanying the demonstrations.

Weak internet, rains dampen Nigeria's cost of living protests

Weak internet, rains dampen Nigeria's cost of living protests

The protests over rising cost of living in Africa's most populous country come after the government took some economic reform measures that pushed the prices of food and fuel to unprecedented levels.

Nigeria protests: How anger over fuel subsidy removal has spiked

Nigeria protests: How anger over fuel subsidy removal has spiked

Public anger is brewing in Nigeria over unprecedented escalating inflation rates in the country.

Nigerian lawmakers approve new minimum wage

Nigerian lawmakers approve new minimum wage

Africa's most populous nation has seen a series of labour strikes in recent months as unions pushed for an increase in the wage.

Nigeria's Tinubu acknowledges tough economic times

Nigeria's Tinubu acknowledges tough economic times

Nigeria is grappling with the worst cost-of-living crisis in decades.