Regional News
Islamic militants kill 12 Cameroonian soldiers in an attack near Lake Chad | Africanews
At least 12 Cameroonian soldiers were killed Monday night in an attack by Islamic militants on the border with Nigeria, according to a statement from the Cameroonian Ministry of Defense. The attack also left over a dozen soldiers wounded and occurred in the Lake Chad area near the town of Wulgo, the ministry said Thursday. While no group was initially blamed for the attack, officials
Niger junta sets out five-year transition to constitutional rule | Reuters
Niger’s ruling junta said there would be a five-year transition to constitutional rule starting from Wednesday, in an announcement during a signing ceremony for a new transition charter. Niger’s junta staged a coup in 2023 and ousted President Mohamed Bazoum. Like
Soldiers feared dead as Boko Haram raids military formations in Borno – Daily Trust
Suspected Boko Haram terrorists have raided two military bases in Wajirko in Damboa and Wulgo in Gamboru Ngala local government areas of Borno State. Security and local sources confirmed the raids to Daily Trust on Tuesday. One of the military sources said a convoy of the newly Brigade Commander ‘Operation Hadin Kai’ in Damboa rode on landmines planted by the insurgents.
Many flee as insurgents attack Adamawa villages – Daily Trust
Following a series of attacks in their communities, hundreds of residents of five villages in Hong Local Government Area of Adamawa State have deserted their homes. The affected villages, namely, Kopre, Zah, Kinging, Mubang, and Dabna, have a combined population of 10,344. Many of the fleeing villagers are relocating to safer areas such as Hong, Gombi, Song and Yola. Dr Herbert Rufus Hanawa, Principal Special Assistant to Governor Ahmadu.
26,000 children held annually in correctional facilities –FG – Daily Trust
The federal government has expressed concern over the detention of at least 26,000 children in correctional facilities across Nigeria each year for the past five years. Speaking at a high-level inter-agency meeting in Abuja, Minister of Interior Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo described the situation as alarming, stating that these children represent over 30% of the total inmate population-an apparent violation of child protection laws.
4,500 killed in cult-related violence in Niger Delta in 4 years –Report – Daily Trust
A report by the Stakeholder Democracy Network (SDN) and the European Union has revealed that nearly 3,000 armed clashes resulted in over 4,500 deaths linked to crime and violence in the Niger Delta between 2020 and 2024. The report, titled Devil’s Workshop: A Participatory Analysis of Violence and Criminality in the Niger Delta, examined crime trends in Delta, Rivers, and Bayelsa states.
3 injured as IED explodes in Yobe – Daily Trust
At least 3 persons have been hospitalised after an undetonated Improvised Explosive Device exploded in Gujba Local Government Area of Yobe State. The explosion took place on Saturday at Ngomari Community in Buni Yadi, headquarters of Gujba Local Government Area. A reliable source in the area told Daily Trust that the incident happened when a 22-year-old discovered live ammunition and four AK47 rounds while fetching firewood in the bush.
Niger: ‘Islamic State’ kills dozens in mosque attack – DW – 03/22/2025
Suspected attackers from the “Islamic State” militia in the Greater Sahara (ISGS) massacred worshippers at a mosque in southwestern Niger, the country’s Interior Ministry said on Saturday. Deaths in terrorist attacks have been on the rise since a coup in 2023 that saw the country end military cooperation with most of its former counter-terrorism partners.
PRISON BREAK: 12 Inmates Flee Kogi Custodial Center – PRNigeria News
Not less than 12 inmates escaped in an early morning prison break at the Federal Correctional Centre in Kotonkarfe, Kogi State, on Monday. Confirming the incident, the Kogi State Information Commissioner, Kingsley Fanwo in a statement, described the jailbreak as “unfortunate” and assured citizens that the government, working with security agencies, would take steps to prevent a recurrence.
Prepare for hot weather during Hajj, NAHCON tells pilgrims – Daily Trust
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has urged intending pilgrims to brace for extreme heat during the 2025 Hajj exercise. NAHCON chairman, Prof. Abdullahi Saleh Usman, stated this during an inspection of the commission’s facilities in Makkah, Saudi Arabia, led by the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Ali Pate.
Drug prices may drop as FG implements zero VAT, duties – Daily Trust
Experts say prices of drugs are likely to drop following the implementation of the federal government’s executive order on zero VAT and excise duties on pharmaceutical products and medical devices. The Nigeria Customs Service yesterday said it had commenced the implementation of Value Added Tax (VAT) and import duty exemption on raw materials essential for the production of pharmaceutical products.
Insurgents Sack Communities In Adamawa, 40 Persons Still In Captivity – News Hunter
Due to incessant attacks and abduction on some communities in Dugwaba district of Hong local government area of Adamawa State, residents of the affected villages have deserted their places of aboard. The affected villages, with a population of ten thousand three hundred and forty-four (10,344), are Kopre, Zah, Kinging,
Stray Bullet from CJTF Kills 15-Year-Old Girl in Maiduguri – Northern Nigerian Express
A 15-year-old girl, Zainab Usman, was tragically killed by a stray bullet discharged from a Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF) operative in Maiduguri on Saturday. Sources have disclosed to our correspondent that the incident occurred at Kanti Goma Shabiyu, Umarari Bolori 2 ward, on Baga Road, as CJTF personnel from Sector 10 were attempting an arrest. The fatal incident involved 27-year-old Abba Sidi Mala, a CJTF operative, whose firearm accidentally
FG confirms new cases of bird flu in Kaduna – Daily Trust
Following earlier outbreaks of the Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI), the federal government has confirmed new cases in Kaduna State. Dr Taiwo Olasoju, on behalf of the Chief Veterinary Officer of Nigeria, stated that the recent outbreak underscores the ongoing risk to poultry production and the need for heightened biosecurity measures.
Again, NAF Airstrikes Pound Terrorists, Destroy 3 Gun Trucks in Borno – PRNigeria News
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has dealt another devastating blow to terrorists operating in Borno State, destroying three gun trucks and neutralizing several insurgents in a precision airstrike. According to a statement by the NAF Director of Public Relations and Information, Group Captain Kabiru Ali, the airstrike was conducted over the weekend around the Timbuktu Triangle, a notorious terrorist hideout.
AGAIN , Heavy Explosion Rocks Oil Facility in Rivers Community — Emergency Digest
AGAIN , Heavy Explosion Rocks Oil Facility in Rivers Community Barely a week after a major explosion occurred on the Trans Niger Pipeline in Bodo, Gokana Local Government Area of Rivers State, another explosion has reportedly struck the Soku oil facility in Akuku Toru Local Government Area. The Youths and Environmental Advocacy Centre (YEAC-Nigeria), a grassroots NGO with strong networks across the Niger Delta, confirmed the latest explosion on Sunday.
Kano treats 28,169 TB patients in one year – Daily Trust
The Kano State Commissioner for Health Dr Abubakar Labaran Yusuf has revealed that out of the 33,690 TB cases recorded in the state, they were able to treat 28,169 patients. The commissioner said the number also assisted in attaining 83% treatment status which is the highest ever notification by any state in Nigeria.
Bandits kill 10 Zamfara security guards
Bandits have killed at least 10 members of the Zamfara State Community Protection Guards (CPG) during an ambush on Saturday in the Anka Local Government Area. Fourteen other security guards were injured in the attack. The state’s governor, Dauda Lawal, confirmed the attack in a Facebook post on Sunday. Mr Lawal said the attack followed a raid led by soldiers on the bandits’ hideout in Sunke forest. He said many of the bandits were killed in the attack and arms recovered.
CJTF’s Stray Bullet Kills 15-Year-Old Girl in Maiduguri – Abc News Nigeria
A tragic incident occurred in Maiduguri on Saturday when a stray bullet from a Civilian Joint Task Force CJTF operative killed a 15-year-old girl. Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama that the incident happened around 10:00 a.m. at Kanti Goma Shabiyu, Umarari Ward, along Baga Road, while CJTF personnel attached to Sector 10 were carrying out an arrest operation.
Security operatives kill ‘notorious’ kidnapper, rescue victim – Official
Combined security operatives have killed an alleged notorious kidnapper in Ihiala Local Government Area of Anambra State, Nigeria’s South-east The police spokesperson in Anambra State, Tochukwu Ikenga, disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday. He said the combined security team – comprising the police, military and vigilante personnel- killed the kidnapper on Monday.
Burkina Faso denounces fake massacre videos | Africanews
New videos are circulating showing civilians being escorted by armed individuals to an unknown destination. Elderly people and children unable to keep up are threatened with knives. Other footage reveals the lifeless bodies of civilians, allegedly from a massacre in Gayeri, a town in eastern Burkina Faso. In response, the government condemned the spread of “misleading” videos, which it claims falsely portray “ethnic massacres.” A statement from the government describes this as part of a broader “political-media campaign” aimed at tarnishing the country’s image.
Bills to create 4 states scale second reading – Daily Trust
The House of Representatives has passed through second reading four bills seeking the creation of additional states across the country. The House also passed 38 other bills seeking to alter the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (as amended) and provide various amendments in the ongoing Constitution amendment exercise by the 10th Assembly.
Bayero cancels Sallah durbar amid rising tension – Daily Trust
The 15th Emir of Kano, Aminu Ado Bayero, has announced the cancellation of this year’s Sallah festivities, citing the need to maintain peace and security in the state. In a broadcast, the Emir expressed regret over the decision but emphasized that ensuring the safety of lives and property remains his top priority. “Following the people’s mandate bestowed upon us and our commitment to their protection, we find it necessary to withdraw any arrangements made for the Sallah celebrations given the current situation,”
Peace and Security
Mahama to Tinubu: Mali, Niger, B/Faso issue complicated – Daily Trust
Ghanaian President John Mahama has described the ongoing crisis between the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and three breakaway Sahelian countries–Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger–as complicated. He spoke to reporters yesterday after a courtesy visit to President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Villa in Abuja.
Nigerian Army Deploys 171 Troops to Sudan for UN Peacekeeping Mission – PRNigeria News
The Nigerian Army has announced the deployment of 171 troops to Abyei, a disputed region between South Sudan and Sudan, as part of a United Nations peacekeeping mission. Major-General Boniface Sinjen, Chief of Operations, Nigerian Army, announced this during the graduation ceremony of Nigerian Contingent 3 United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei at the Martin Luther Agwai International Leadership and Peacekeeping Centre in Kaduna.6
FCT Police Commissioner Pledges to Leverage Technology to Combat Crime – PRNigeria News
FCT Police Commissioner Pledges to Leverage Technology to Combat Crime The Commissioner of Police in charge of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Ajao Adewale, has vowed to harness technology to tackle crime in the nation’s capital. He pledged to leverage technology to monitor and respond swiftly to criminal activities in the FCT. Adewale made the pledge on Thursday in Abuja while addressing newsmen on the mission of his administration.
Customs Seizes Smuggled Rice Worth N1.72 Billion in One Month – PRNigeria News
Customs Seizes Smuggled Rice Worth N1.72 Billion in One Month In a renewed crackdown on smuggling activities, the Federal Operations Unit (FOU), Zone A, of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has intercepted contraband worth N1.72 billion within the past month, reinforcing its commitment to securing Nigeria’s borders. Addressing journalists in Lagos, the Customs Area Controller of FOU Zone A, Kola Oladeji,
ANALYSIS: Does climate change fuel terrorism in the Sahel?
Climate change does not directly lead to more terrorism in the Central Sahel. Rather, factors associated with climate change appear to be a catalyst for localised conflicts, mainly driven by disruptions in agricultural production patterns and resource scarcity. Also, local conflict offers fertile ground for the establishment of terror groups.
Canada denies refugee status to over 13,000 Nigerians in 11 years – Vanguard News
Over 13,000 Nigerians who applied for refugee protection in Canada from January 2013 to December 2024 were rejected According to data from the Refugee Protection Division (RPD) of the Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada, this figure includes 811 Nigerians whose applications were turned down in 2024.
FG Unveils Special Force Training Camp to Combat Terrorism – PRNigeria News
FG Unveils Special Force Training Camp to Combat Terrorism The Federal Government of Nigeria has launched a Special Force Training Camp to combat terrorism and other security threats facing the nation. The training camp, located at Camp Kabala in Jaji, Kaduna State, is part of a long-term strategy to develop world-class special operations capabilities within the Armed Forces of Nigeria.
Daily Trust Foundation, WRAPA secure release of 21 inmates in Kaduna, Katsina – Daily Trust
The Daily Trust Foundation (DTF), in partnership with the Women’s Rights Advanced and Protection Alternative (WRAPA), Hamu Legal, and Bahama Chambers, has secured the release of 21 inmates from Kaduna and Katsina correctional centres by paying fines. In Kaduna State, 17 inmates were released from the Kaduna Correctional Centre after DTF and its partners settled their fines, totalling N2.2 million.
Nigerian Army debunks viral shooting video linked to Northern Nigeria – Daily Post Nigeria
The Nigerian Army has refuted claims surrounding a viral video that falsely depicts a shooting incident in Northern Nigeria. According to a post on it’s official X handle, the Army said upon thorough verification, it has been confirmed that the footage actually captures a terrorist attack in Burkina Faso, not Nigeria. According to the Army, the video in question documents an attack carried out by
A group of Tuareg musicians dressed in light blue robes were playing by a campfire that cast dancing shadows on the red sand. A drum and violin accompanied the electric guitars as more people came to watch the band, called Aitma. Every February, the city of Ségou, 140 miles (230km) north of the capital, Bamako, is transformed into Mali’s cultural hub as tens of thousands of people come to enjoy a week-long arts and music festival, Ségou’Art, on the banks of the Niger River.
US Congress resolution to sanction Nigeria unjustifiable – Daily Trust
The United States Congress has recommended to President Donald Trump to impose stringent sanctions on Nigeria over alleged killing of Christians in the West African nation. This followed a resolution by the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Africa after a congressional hearing on Wednesday, March 12. At Wednesday’s hearing, the Committee Chairman, Rep. Chris Smith highlighted testimony from a witness, Bishop Wilfred Anagbe of the Diocese of Makurdi, Nigeria.
JUST IN: Overstaying visa could lead to permanent ban, US warns Nigerians
The United States government has issued a stern warning to Nigerian travelers about the severe consequences of overstaying their visa, emphasising that violators could face permanent bans from re-entering the country. The US Mission in Nigeria posted the warning via its X on Monday. The immigration authorities have clarified that consular
Yobe Govt Debunks Boko Haram Eviction Rumors – PRNigeria News
Yobe Govt Debunks Boko Haram Eviction Rumors The Yobe State Government has dismissed rumors about an alleged eviction notice issued by Boko Haram to communities in Gujba Local Government Area, labeling them as “false and misleading”. This announcement was made by Brig.-Gen. Dahiru Abdulsalam (Rtd), Special Adviser on Security Matters, following a state security council meeting chaired by Deputy Governor Alhaji Idi Gubana in Damaturu.
Aïsha Dabo: Africans want their leaders to represent their interests | Africanews
China and Russia are expanding their influence in Africa. How can this be explained? How are African governments responding, and how can civil society engage with these issues? Africanews speaks with Aïsha Dabo, coordinator and co-founder of the programs at the pan-African organization Africtivistes, on the sidelines of the
Desperate Families in Borno Crowdfund Millions Across Africa to Free Abducted Loved Ones – HumAngle
When HumAngle approached Muhammadu Bakka, 51, assistant secretary of the displaced herders community in Maiduguri, Nigeria, he was struggling with many things. He was observing the Muslim Ramadan fast, enduring the scorching sun, and grappling with the challenges of insecurity facing his herding community, all while wondering where to find money to contribute to a crowdfunding effort to pay a ransom.
Spain, Nigeria sign MoU to strengthen bilateral relations
Nigeria and Spain have signed a Memorandum of Understanding aimed at establishing political consultations and advancing areas of mutual interest between the two nations. The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar, and the Minister of Foreign Affairs, European Union and Cooperation of the Kingdom of Spain, José Albares, signed the MoU on Tuesday. This was contained in a joint statement by both ministers and issued by the Embassy of Spain in Abuja.
Niger Republic declares three-day national mourning after a deadly terrorist attack in Fambita.
The government of Niger Republic has confirmed that 44 civilians were killed in a terrorist attack on Fambita village in the Tillabéri region, claiming that the attack was carried out by Islamic State in the Greater Sahara (EIGS). A statement from the Ministry of Interior reported that the attack happened on Friday, March 22, around 2 p.m., as Muslim worshippers were performing Friday prayers during holy month.
COAS tasks army commanders on synergy with other stakeholders – Daily Trust
The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Olufemi Oluyede, has tasked commanders and leaders of the various army formations across the country to join forces with other stakeholders to win the war against terrorism and insurgency. The COAS made the call in Lafia, the Nasarawa State capital, on Tuesday during the opening ceremony of a four-day First Senior Command and Leadership Seminar, organised by the 4 Special
Democracy failing, dying in Africa – Obasanjo
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has said democracy in Africa has failed because it has not aligned with the people’s values, culture, and way of life. Mr Obasanjo said this at a colloquium in Abuja to mark the 60th birthday of Emeka Ihedioha, a former governor of Imo State. The former Nigerian leader, who chaired the event, noted that Africa had an effective system for serving the people before colonial rule.
Cybercrime crackdown: 306 arrested in Africa-wide operation | Africanews
Authorities in seven African nations have arrested 306 suspects and seized 1,842 devices in a major international crackdown on cyber-enabled scams. Between November 2024 and February 2025, Operation Red Card targeted cross-border fraud networks exploiting mobile banking, investment platforms, and messaging apps, with more than 5,000 victims identified. In Nigeria, where majority of the arrsets took place, Police arrested 130 people, including 113 foreign nationals, for online scams and investment fraud. Authorities suspect some workers were trafficked and forced into cybercrime. Seizures included 26 vehicles, 16 houses, and 685 devices.
The United States Commission for International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) has urged the US government to designate Nigeria as a “Country of Particular Concern” (CPC) due to persistent religious violence and the government’s failure to protect religious minorities. In its 2025 annual report released on Tuesday, USCIRF condemned Nigerian authorities for failing to prosecute perpetrators of religious violence, warning that this inaction fuels reprisals, deepens sectarian tensions, and weakens religious freedom.
UN rights commissioner condemns mosque attack in Niger
UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk on Tuesday condemned the recent attack on a mosque in Kokorou village, western Niger. No fewer than 44 worshippers were killed and 20 injured in the attack on Friday. Assailants from the so-called Islamic State in the Greater Sahara (ISGS) – an ISIL affiliate – had surrounded Fambita Mosque and randomly shot at worshippers, according to a statement from Niger’s defence ministry. They then reportedly set a market and several homes on fire.
Herder hospitalised, 2 siblings missing after attack near FCT community – Daily Trust
A 25-year-old herder, Sani Haruna, recently survived being lynched after he was attacked along with his two siblings at Sarkin-Baka, a community located along the Bwari-Jere highway, in Kagarko LGA of Kaduna State. Abuja Metro learnt that the incident happened when three brothers were reportedly heading back to their helmet, located at the Konu community in the council.
Bill to return Nigeria to parliamentary system scale second reading at House of Reps – Daily Trust
A bill seeking to return the country to a parliamentary system of government passed its second reading on the floor of the House of Representatives on Thursday. The bill was among 31 Constitution amendment bills passed for second reading at the plenary presided over by Deputy Speaker, Benjamin Okezie Kalu. The proposed legislation, titled: “A Bill for an Act to Alter the Provisions of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999, to Provide for the Office of the Prime Minister as Head of
Why we killed Kaduna reverend father — Suspects – Daily Trust
The suspected killers of a reverend father in Kaduna State, Pate Ya’u and Douglas Henry, have explained why they killed their victim, Sylvester Okechukwu. The suspects gave their reasons when they were paraded on Thursday at the headquarters of Operation Safe Haven (OPSH) in Jos. Daily Trust had, on Wednesday, reported how the reverend father was first abducted and eventually killed by his abductors in Tachira village of Kaura Local Government Area of Kaduna State.
Humanitarian
Pledges remain unfulfilled six months after Jigawa tanker explosion
Six months after a petrol tanker explosion in Jigawa State, the state government says some who pledged financial support for the victims were yet to redeem the pledges. The tanker exploded in Majia town in Taura Local Government Area on 14 October last year. A panel set up by the state government to investigate the incident said 209 persons were killed and 99 others injured in the accident.
Nigeria records 886 suspected cholera cases in five weeks- NCDC
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has reported 886 suspected cholera cases and 14 deaths in the first five weeks, spanning 27 January to 2 February 2025. The agency made this known in a publication on its website on Tuesday, adding that the cases were recorded in 22 states nationwide. The report noted a 75 per cent increase in cases and a 250 per cent rise in deaths compared to the same period in 2024.
Funding for humanitarian assistance dwindling, UNOCHA warns – Daily Trust
The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (UNOCHA) has raised the alarm over a drastic shortfall in funding for critical aid programmes in Nigeria and globally, warning that expected financial support for 2025 may not materialise. Trond Jensen, UNOCHA’s Head in Nigeria, disclosed this on Tuesday in Abuja during the 2025 National Humanitarian Roundtable forum.
NDE trains 33,692 unemployed youths, women, PWDs in skill acquisition – Daily Trust
The National Directorate of Employment (NDE) has trained 33,692 unemployed women, youths and persons with disabilities in various skills across the country. According to the directorate, the beneficiaries received training in vocational skills, entrepreneurship and business management, among others. NDE Director-General, Mr Silas Agara, disclosed this at the resettlement of beneficiaries under the Renewed Hope Employment Initiative in Kaduna on Tuesday.
More than 80 houses are destroyed by fire in Monguno IDP Camp
More than 80 huts have been burned in the fire at the Monguno IDP Camp. Two fires erupted in Monguno Local Government Area of Borno State on Saturday, destroying over 80 makeshift shelters at an IDP camp and 15 houses in Gana Ali Ward. Around 2:58 pm, the initial fire started in Gana Ali Ward, and at 3:10 pm, there was a second incident in the Government Girls’ Secondary School IDP Camp. Food items, household belongings, and other valuables were destroyed by the infernos.
Barring an urgent intervention by the federal government, millions of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and Tuberculosis (TB) patients may be in for hard times over gross shortage of essential drugs and consumables nationwide. The disruption in essential supply has lately been noticed across states in Nigeria following the United States’ partial suspension of foreign aid to developing countries. President Donald Trump announced the freeze on his first day in office in January as part of a government spending review.
Meningitis: Gombe records 3 deaths; NCDC deploys teams to Kebbi, Sokoto, Katsina – Daily Trust
The Gombe State government said it has recorded three deaths from cerebrospinal meningitis (CSM) as of March 27, 2025. Speaking at a media briefing at the Public Health Emergency Operations Centre, Gombe State Commissioner for Health, Dr Habu Dahiru, disclosed that 70 suspected cases had been recorded across nine local government areas (LGAs). “We have collected 63 cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) samples, achieving a collection rate of 83%. Of these, 31 tested positive for CSM. So far, we have recorded only three deaths,” he said.
UNAIDS urges action to prevent HIV crisis globally | Africanews Amid continuing uncertainty about the impact of deep US funding cuts on humanitarian work worldwide, the head of the UN agency coordinating the fight against HIV-AIDS warned that an additional 6.3 million people will die in the next four years unless the support is reinstated. “We will see a real surge in this disease. We will see it come back and we see people dying the way we saw them in the 90s and 2000s,” said Winnie Byanyima, UNAIDS Executive Director, pointing to a “tenfold increase” from the 600,000 AIDS-related deaths recorded globally in 2023.
One million malnourished children in Nigeria and Ethiopia risk losing aid, UNICEF says | Reuters
The United Nations children’s agency said on Friday it will run out of its supply of lifesaving food to treat children suffering from acute forms of malnutrition in Ethiopia and Nigeria within the next two months due to lack of funding exacerbated by Trump administration cuts to foreign aid. Some 1.3 million children under five suffering from severe acute malnutrition risk losing access to lifesaving support this year in Ethiopia and Nigeria, UNICEF says.
Beyond the Seizures: How Epilepsy Affects Nigerian Women – HumAngle
Fatima Malumfashi’s life took a dramatic turn when, at just eight years old, she underwent her first exorcism in Sokoto State, northwestern Nigeria. Before then, she had experienced unsettling symptoms—hallucinations, episodes of lost awareness, intense emotional outbursts, and a strange twitching sensation in her brain.
At dawn, Hayin Gada awakens with the quiet hum of labour. A sloping stretch of farmland beyond the Numan Bridge in Adamawa State, northeastern Nigeria, it is a place shaped by water—both a giver of life and a relentless force of destruction. From a distance, the landscape is a patchwork of ridges and rice beds, stretching toward the horizon. Farmers walk across the fields every morning, carrying solar panels and pumping machines.
FG expands TB services to 3,000 additional health facilities – Daily Trust
The federal government has expanded tuberculosis (TB) services to 3,000 additional health facilities across the country, bringing the total number of Directly Observed Therapy, Short-Course (DOTS) centres to 25,000 nationwide. Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Ali Pate, disclosed this in Abuja on Tuesday during the ministerial briefing to commemorate World TB Day.
Mobilization and economic development
UBA reports record N767 billion annual profit amid higher interest rates
United Bank for Africa (UBA) posted its biggest net profit on record for the financial year 2024 as the interest income of the pan-African lender expanded more than twofold, its audited account issued on Monday showed. After-tax profit was up by 26.1 per cent at N766.6 billion, compared to N607.7 billion a year earlier. Shares in UBA had jumped 5 per cent as of 12.47 WAT in Lagos following the announcement the lender will hand shareholders N3 per share in final dividend, bringing its potential total dividend for the year to N5 per unit and total payout to record N171 billion.
Mali expects rise in gold output in 2025 on reopened Barrick operations | Reuters
Mali is forecasting a slight recovery in industrial gold output in 2025 on the assumption that mining giant Barrick Gold (ABX.TO), opens new tab will resume operations after a months-long standoff with the government, a document seen by Reuters on Wednesday showed. Production is expected to reach 54.7 metric tons of gold, according to the document from the West African country’s mines ministry, after plunging 23% to 51.7 tons in 2024.
MTN Group and Airtel Africa agree to share networks in Uganda and Nigeria | Reuters
MTN Group (MTNJ.J), opens new tab and Airtel Africa (AAF.L), opens new tab have struck a deal to share mobile phone network infrastructure in Uganda and Nigeria, they said on Wednesday, aiming to save on investments while still increasing service coverage. Mobile operators in Africa are seeing sustained demand for digital and financial services, but building and maintaining networks are expensive, especially for fast 5G connections.
Nigeria’s Trans Niger oil pipeline restored after blast, Renaissance says | Reuters
Nigeria’s Trans Niger oil pipeline has been fully restored and is working normally, after it was ruptured by a blast last week, Renaissance spokesperson Tony Okonedo said on Tuesday. The Trans Niger Pipeline (TNP), with a capacity of around 450,000 barrels per day, is one of two conduits that export Bonny Light crude from Nigeria, Africa’s biggest oil producer.
Nigeria’s Dangote oil refinery issues tender to sell fuel oil, document summary shows | Reuters
Nigeria’s Dangote oil refinery issued a tender on Tuesday to sell 128,000 metric tons of residual fuel oil in April, according to a summary of the tender document shared by a market source. The 650,000 barrel per day (bpd) Dangote refinery will close the tender on Wednesday at 1200 GMT, as it seeks buyers for 88,000 tons of low sulphur straight run fuel oil and 40,000 tons of slurry oil for loading on April 10-12, the summary showed.
US jet fuel imports surge as Nigeria’s Dangote refinery pushes barrels west | Reuters
U.S. jet fuel imports are set to hit a two-year high in March after Nigeria’s Dangote refinery pushed barrels to North America, which should lower prices of the aviation fuel in the peak summer travel season, trade analysts and storage brokers said. The shipments by the 650,000 barrels-per-day (bpd) Dangote refinery, Africa’s largest, highlight its potential to reshape global fuel trading dynamics by creating a new swing supplier in the Atlantic Basin.
