Nigeria not to devalue currency: Vice President Yomi Osinbajo
Nigeria's currency will not be devalued despite pressures, Vice President Yomi Osinbajo said.
Feb 28, 2016, 09:24 AM IST
Nigeria struggles as Buhari wrangles with budget, naira
When Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari finally swore in his cabinet in November, nearly six months after taking office, he hoped to shake off his nickname "Baba Go Slow".
Feb 17, 2016, 10:16 AM IST
Boko Haram kill seven in suicide attack, raid
Boko Haram gunmen have mounted their first attacks since Nigeria`s government declared them "technically" defeated, killing seven people in a raid and suicide bombing, residents told AFP Wednesday.
Jan 06, 2016, 22:04 PM IST
Boko Haram kills over 50 people in two days of attacks
Over 50 people were killed in a 48-hour wave of attacks blamed on Boko Haram jihadists in northeastern Nigeria, sources said Monday, days ahead of the government`s deadline to stamp out the group.
Dec 29, 2015, 05:04 AM IST
Boko Haram kills at least 14 in Christmas Day attack in Nigeria: Vigilantes
Attacking astride bicycles, the jihadists invaded Kimba village in flashpoint Borno state around 10:00 pm on Friday.
Dec 27, 2015, 06:21 AM IST
Death toll rises to 22 in Nigeria suicide attack on Shi`ite Muslim procession
The death toll in a suicide bombing on a Shia Muslim procession near the northern Nigerian city of Kano has risen to 22 after one more person was confirmed dead, one of the organisers said Saturday.
Nov 28, 2015, 15:55 PM IST
More than 30 dead as carnage returns to Nigeria
More than 30 people were killed on Wednesday when a bomb blast ripped through packed crowds in Yola, northeast Nigeria, just days after President Muhammadu Buhari visited declaring that Boko Haram were close to defeat.
Nov 18, 2015, 08:58 AM IST
Nigerian president to become oil minister in new Cabinet
President Muhammadu Buhari will hold Nigeria`s oil portfolio in his new Cabinet, rather than trust anyone else with the source of most of Nigeria`s revenue, he told Reuters on Tuesday.
Sep 30, 2015, 04:57 AM IST
Nigeria warned about fresh violence in oil-rich south
Nigeria was on Tuesday warned that violence could resume in the oil-producing south, exacerbating pressure on already stretched resources by Boko Haram in the north,and reduced crude revenues.
Sep 29, 2015, 16:47 PM IST
