Nigeria claims rescue of 241 women, girls from Boko Haram
Nigeria`s military on Wednesday said troops had rescued 241 women and children during operations against Boko Haram Islamist militants in the country`s restive northeast.
Sep 23, 2015, 22:55 PM IST
Nigeria call up Arsenal youngster Iwobi
Nigeria coach Sunday Oliseh has included Arsenal starlet Alex Iwobi in his squad for next month`s friendlies against DR Congo and Cameroon in Belgium.
Sep 23, 2015, 19:18 PM IST
Deposed Burkina president to be returned to office Wednesday: Coup leader
Burkina Faso`s interim president Michel Kafando, who was deposed last week during a coup, will be returned to office on Wednesday, putsch leader General Gilbert Diendere told AFP on Tuesday.
Sep 23, 2015, 04:59 AM IST
Death toll hits 117 after NE Nigeria bombings: Medics
The death toll from a series of bomb blasts blamed on Boko Haram in Maiduguri in northeastern Nigeria has risen to at least 117, hospital sources said on Tuesday, more than twice the official tally.
Sep 23, 2015, 02:24 AM IST
At least 100 killed in Sunday blasts: Nigeria defence group
Members of a civilian defense group say more than 100 people were killed in coordinated bombings by Islamic extremists in northeastern Nigeria on Sunday.
Sep 22, 2015, 22:04 PM IST
At least 54 people killed in bomb blasts in Nigeria's Maiduguri
At least 54 people were killed and 90 wounded in multiple bomb attacks in the northeastern Nigerian city of Maiduguri on Sunday evening, a police spokesman said on Monday.
Sep 22, 2015, 01:04 AM IST
Twin blasts hit restive Nigerian city of Maiduguri: Locals
Twin blasts rocked a densely-populated area of the northeastern Nigerian city of Maiduguri on Sunday, the stronghold of Boko Haram Islamists, locals said, but there was no immediate report of casualties.
Sep 21, 2015, 01:49 AM IST
Boko Haram leader dismisses Nigerian military claims
Nigeria`s military on Saturday claimed further gains in its counter-offensive against Boko Haram, but the group`s shadowy leader Abubakar Shekau dismissed the talk of success as "lies".
Sep 20, 2015, 04:10 AM IST
Nigeria frees 90 after dislodging Boko Haram from NE villages: Army
Nigeria`s military said on Friday it had rescued 90 people, including women and children, after dislodging Boko Haram Islamists from two villages in the country`s restive northeast.
Sep 19, 2015, 07:00 AM IST
Boko Haram kill 400 in Cameroon since last year: Amnesty
Nigerian Islamist insurgent group Boko Haram has killed some 400 civilians since last year in northern Cameroon, with dozens more dying in a "heavy-handed" response by security forces, Amnesty International said in a report published Wednesday.
Sep 16, 2015, 19:27 PM IST
India helps Nigeria ramp up its healthcare systems
Oil-rich Nigeria, West Africa's biggest nation, has seen its citizens spend millions of dollars on medical treatment in India due to an inadequate health delivery sector, but this is changing as the Indian government and private healthcare providers are turning to invest locally to benefit from this huge market.
Sep 16, 2015, 16:38 PM IST
Nigerian Army rescues dozen women, children from Boko Haram
The Nigerian Army has rescued at least 12 women and children captives from Islamic extremist group Boko Haram, said officials.
Sep 16, 2015, 12:53 PM IST
Army frees women and child hostages of Boko Haram: Nigeria
Nigeria's army says it has rescued dozens of kidnapped women and children held captive by the Islamic extremist group Boko Haram.
Sep 16, 2015, 05:47 AM IST
Abducted journalist freed in Nigeria: Police
The police in Nigeria's Rivers state on Saturday confirmed the release of Vanguard Newspaper columnist Donu Kogbara, who was abducted from her residence 11 days ago.
Sep 13, 2015, 06:34 AM IST
'At least 2 dead in blast at Northeast Nigeria refugee camp'
At least two people were killed Friday in a blast at a camp for people displaced by the Boko Haram conflict in northeast Nigeria, the emergency services said.
Sep 11, 2015, 18:25 PM IST
Godrej Consumer hikes stake in Darling Group to 90%
Continuing with its focus on Africa, FMCG firm Godrej Consumer Products Ltd today hiked its stake in hair extension brand Darling South Africa and Mozambique businesses to 90 percent.
Feb 24, 2015, 21:48 PM IST
Shell strikes Nigerian oil spills compensation deal
Royal Dutch Shell has agreed a multi-million-dollar settlement to compensate 15,600 Nigerian fishermen over two serious oil spills in 2008 after a three-year legal battle, both parties announced Wednesday.
Jan 07, 2015, 07:09 AM IST
Bharti Airtel, Bajaj Auto fall as Nigeria devalues currency
Shares of Bharti Airtel and Bajaj Auto fell up to 2.5 percent Wednesday following reports that Nigeria's central bank has devalued its currency Naira by 8 percent.
Nov 26, 2014, 21:26 PM IST
Bajaj hikes prices in Nigeria to offset high costs
Nigeria is the biggest export market for Bajaj Auto, accounting for 35 percent export revenues. The company sold 5 lakh motorcycles in Nigeria last fiscal and had a 44 percent market share in FY14.
Nov 26, 2014, 21:17 PM IST
Airtel sells mobile towers in Nigeria to ATC for USD 1.05 bn
ATC in a statement said: "The total consideration is expected to be approximately USD 1.05 billion, subject to customary adjustments."
Nov 24, 2014, 21:28 PM IST
