#Nigeria
Weekly Press Review 27 February to 05 March 2026
The presence of U.S. military personnel in Nigeria has sparked debate, especially after signals of renewed counter-terrorism efforts under the U.S. President Donald Trump.
Nigerian Government Plans to Return Over 10 Million Children to School
The initiative aims to improve learning outcomes for more than 29 million children, empower around 500,000 teachers, construct 13,000 new classrooms and return at least 1.5 million out-of-school children to formal or non-formal education programs.
Weekly Press Review January 13-19 February, 2026
he Defence Headquarters (DHQ) on Monday announced the arrival of about 100 United States military personnel at the Bauchi Airfield to support the Armed Forces of Nigeria in training and intelligence-sharing operations.
Jihadist Attack Claims 162 Lives in Nigeria’s North-Central
Residents reported that the gunmen were jihadists who had previously preached in the community, demanding that villagers abandon allegiance to the Nigerian state and adopt Sharia law under their extremist interpretation.
More Than 3,000 Borno Refugees to Return Home from Cameroon
The refugees, primarily from communities in central and southern Borno—including areas such as Gwoza and Bama—fled to Cameroon during the height of the Boko Haram insurgency
Nine Soldiers Killed in ISWAP Ambush in Nigeria’s Borno State
Eight soldiers eventually made it back to base, but the remainder, including a commanding officer ranked as a major, are unaccounted for.
Weekly Press Review 16-22 January, 2026
At least eight Nigerian soldiers were killed and 50 wounded on when Islamist Boko Haram insurgents attacked a military formation in Borno State, security sources said on Wednesday.
Cross-Border Unity and Resilience Shine as Kanuri Descendants Converge in Nigeria’s Borno State
He urged communities in Niger, Chad, and Cameroon – which he described as “lagging behind” – to prioritize formal education for their children.
US Launches Deadly Strikes on ISIS Targets in Northwest Nigeria, Trump Confirms
The Nigerian Foreign Ministry confirmed the “precision” air strikes, stating they were part of “structured security cooperation” with Washington. US Africa Command (AFRICOM) said the strike was conducted at Nigeria’s request, killing multiple ISIS
