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Nigeria, officially the Federal Republic of Nigeria, is a country in West Africa and the most populous country on the continent.
Capital:
Abuja
Official language:
English
Population:
223 million (2023)
An Islamic State is forming in Africa right now and they can't be stopped: World Reframed 12

An Islamic State is forming in Africa right now and they can't be stopped: World Reframed 12
65 years on – is Nigeria a failed state?

65 years on – is Nigeria a failed state?
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Are Nigerian leaders aiding bandit terror?
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Faith under fire in Nigeria as churches razed and believers killed
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Kindness across the world: How quick is your country to help a stranger?
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Nigeria Roundup: Underpaid lecturers, deportation row, Dangote milestone
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Nigerian chef Hilda Baci cooks world’s largest jollof rice at Lagos festival: Video
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Africa set to power global population growth as world nears 10 billion
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Africa’s religious divide: Map reveals a Muslim north, a Christian south and one Hindu-majority state
‘Hand of God’: Inspired by own amputee story, Nigerian brothers develop bionic arm

‘Hand of God’: Inspired by own amputee story, Nigerian brothers develop bionic arm
Sacred Nigerian river puts devotees into trance at Osogbo festival

Sacred Nigerian river puts devotees into trance at Osogbo festival
How a Nigerian student's smart glove is turning sign language into speech

How a Nigerian student's smart glove is turning sign language into speech
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Is Africa's youth the world's new cheap labour?
Flash floods kill 23, displace over 5,500 in Northeastern Nigeria

Flash floods kill 23, displace over 5,500 in Northeastern Nigeria
Why Nigeria and Zimbabwe rank among the world’s 10 most difficult places to live

Why Nigeria and Zimbabwe rank among the world’s 10 most difficult places to live
This week's biggest stories from the Global South: U.S. visa cuts on Africa, Air India crash investigation, tariff war on Mexico

This week's biggest stories from the Global South: U.S. visa cuts on Africa, Air India crash investigation, tariff war on Mexico
U.S. visa cuts on Africa—Is it really about reciprocity?

U.S. visa cuts on Africa—Is it really about reciprocity?
Massacre in Benue, relief in reforms: Can new tax laws ease Nigeria's security crisis?

Massacre in Benue, relief in reforms: Can new tax laws ease Nigeria's security crisis?
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Nigeria Roundup: Dangote plastic recycling, Senator Natasha court contempt, healthcare fraud
Nigeria’s top opposition leaders unite in biggest political realignment since 1999

Nigeria’s top opposition leaders unite in biggest political realignment since 1999
Nigeria set to rake in $500m from cement exports

Nigeria set to rake in $500m from cement exports
Why Japan is investing in Nigeria’s startup future

Why Japan is investing in Nigeria’s startup future
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Here are Africa’s strongest armed forces
This week's biggest stories from the Global South: Air India crash aftermath, ‘No bra, no entry scandal, food sufficiency in Guyana

This week's biggest stories from the Global South: Air India crash aftermath, ‘No bra, no entry scandal, food sufficiency in Guyana
‘No bra, no entry’ - viral exam hall video sparks outrage in Nigeria: summary

‘No bra, no entry’ - viral exam hall video sparks outrage in Nigeria: summary
Why Nigeria scored poorly in global Human Rights Assessment

Why Nigeria scored poorly in global Human Rights Assessment
Deadliest village massacre in recent Nigeria clashes leaves at least 150 dead: summary

Deadliest village massacre in recent Nigeria clashes leaves at least 150 dead: summary
Racism or policy? Nigerian businessman’s UK visa rejection raises alarming questions

Racism or policy? Nigerian businessman’s UK visa rejection raises alarming questions
Here’s how importing cows from Denmark will save Nigeria $1.5 billion annually

Here’s how importing cows from Denmark will save Nigeria $1.5 billion annually
Outrage after Nigerian students write major exams with candlelight at night

Outrage after Nigerian students write major exams with candlelight at night
Over 1.2 million Nigerians displaced by floods in 2024, authorities say

Over 1.2 million Nigerians displaced by floods in 2024, authorities say
Nigerian man jailed in U.S. for $1 million health insurance fraud scheme

Nigerian man jailed in U.S. for $1 million health insurance fraud scheme
Nigeria, Zimbabwe among top five sources of UK migrants in 2024

Nigeria, Zimbabwe among top five sources of UK migrants in 2024
Senegal authorities dismantle human trafficking ring selling girls for 500,000 CFA francs

Senegal authorities dismantle human trafficking ring selling girls for 500,000 CFA francs
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Ghana Roundup: Cedi rebounds against US dollar, debt dispute with Afreximbank, intensified corruption fight
Nigeria Roundup: Digital economy gains, petrol price stability, $500 million climate investment

Nigeria Roundup: Digital economy gains, petrol price stability, $500 million climate investment
Brazil Roundup: Record high retail sales, industrial confidence rises to 48.9, more than 500 farms in the Amazon blacklisted

Brazil Roundup: Record high retail sales, industrial confidence rises to 48.9, more than 500 farms in the Amazon blacklisted
Nigeria to launch four satellites to boost security and development

Nigeria to launch four satellites to boost security and development
Nigerian state grants six months maternity leave to civil servants

Nigerian state grants six months maternity leave to civil servants
President Tinubu defends economic reforms, says Nigerians not being punished

President Tinubu defends economic reforms, says Nigerians not being punished
Nigeria backs local industry with new 'Nigeria First' policy

Nigeria backs local industry with new 'Nigeria First' policy
Nigeria accuses Meta of 'negative PR' over threats to shutdown apps

Nigeria accuses Meta of 'negative PR' over threats to shutdown apps
Africa’s richest man backs Ghana’s industrial future with $162m sugar plant

Africa’s richest man backs Ghana’s industrial future with $162m sugar plant
Nigeria has most malnourished children in Africa, says UNICEF

Nigeria has most malnourished children in Africa, says UNICEF
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Landslide sweeps away vehicles at Chile's Iquique free trade zone
Indebted Argentines march in Buenos Aires over rising household debt

Indebted Argentines march in Buenos Aires over rising household debt
Assad has been sentenced to death — But will he ever face Syrian Justice?

Assad has been sentenced to death — But will he ever face Syrian Justice?
Central African Republic mine collapse leaves dozens dead as rescuers search for survivors

Central African Republic mine collapse leaves dozens dead as rescuers search for survivors
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Landslides strand thousands of vehicles in southern Peru
Peru earthquake leaves families facing uninhabitable homes

Peru earthquake leaves families facing uninhabitable homes
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Zelensky says Ukraine ready to buy Patriot missiles
Hungary's Magyar calls for stronger military amid European uncertainty

Hungary's Magyar calls for stronger military amid European uncertainty
‘He didn't like Biden, Obama but he likes me’: Trump touts Kim Jong-un relationship

‘He didn't like Biden, Obama but he likes me’: Trump touts Kim Jong-un relationship
Ceuta migrants report violence, hunger as crisis deepens

Ceuta migrants report violence, hunger as crisis deepens
Petro slams Colombia earthquake response, questions Israel aid

Petro slams Colombia earthquake response, questions Israel aid
Residents demand justice after deadly attack in Nigeria's Plateau State

Residents demand justice after deadly attack in Nigeria's Plateau State
'Physically impossible' - Ceuta police union chief says up to 10,000 migrant deportations need Morocco deal

'Physically impossible' - Ceuta police union chief says up to 10,000 migrant deportations need Morocco deal
Evo Morales questions arrest of Bolivian presidential adviser Cerimedo

Evo Morales questions arrest of Bolivian presidential adviser Cerimedo
Indonesian doctors deliver babies despite earthquake tremors

Indonesian doctors deliver babies despite earthquake tremors
Deadly Philippines school attack raises campus security questions

Deadly Philippines school attack raises campus security questions
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Indonesia Earthquake: Injured victims airlifted from Flores
Lula offers Brazil’s oil as Hormuz crisis continues

Lula offers Brazil’s oil as Hormuz crisis continues
Colombia earthquake losses near $10 billion, president says

Colombia earthquake losses near $10 billion, president says
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'Sweet victory’: Lusaka erupts after Hichilema win
Spain’s migration minister faces protests during Ceuta visit

Spain’s migration minister faces protests during Ceuta visit
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Colombia earthquake survivors in Cali vow to rebuild after devastation
Kenya police detain activists protesting alleged police brutality

Kenya police detain activists protesting alleged police brutality
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Indonesia shaken again as powerful aftershock strikes
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Flavio Bolsonaro launches Brazil presidential bid with crime pledge
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Moroccan teen swims to Ceuta chasing brother’s football dream
Giant Indonesian flag carried through Yogyakarta ahead of Independence Day

Giant Indonesian flag carried through Yogyakarta ahead of Independence Day
Morocco intercepts migrants attempting to reach Spain's Ceuta and Melilla

Morocco intercepts migrants attempting to reach Spain's Ceuta and Melilla
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Migrants from Morocco shelter in Spain's Ceuta weeks after mass crossing
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Amputee left homeless by Colombia earthquake pleads for help