32,000 Cameroonians Taking Refuge in Nigeria Over Violence, Insecurity – UN
 Immigration officer watching over Cameroonian Refugees The United Nations, UN, has said that no fewer than 32,000 Cameroonians fleeing insecurity and violence are currently taking refuge in…
Two Nigerian soldiers, seven others killed as Boko Haram attacks traders’ convoy
At least two Nigerian soldiers were killed in an ambush by Boko Haram jihadists targeting a civilian convoy close to the border with Cameroon, military and militia sources told AFP…
Hundreds Flee Islamist Attacks in Northeast to Seek Refuge in Maiduguri
Hundreds of people in northeast Nigeria who fled a town targeted by militants linked with Islamic State have sought refuge in Maiduguri, the Borno state capital Reuters…
The World Failed to Protect Children in Conflict in Nigeria, 14 Other Countries in 2018-UNICEF
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has accused the Boko Haram terrorists’ factions of carrying out grave atrocities against children in Nigeria and the Lake Chad Basin region…
SDGs: Nigeria Needs $337bn For Implementation From 2019-2022 – UN Estimates
Nigeria would need not less than 337 billion dollars to implement the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) from 2019 to 2022, the UN Support Plan for the Sahel, has…
CSR: Dangote Group Wins Top 5 Recognition in ‘Most Responsible Business In Africa’ Award
In recognition of its 2017 Sustainability Report and significant progress in Sustainability Best Practices and Reporting in 2018, Dangote Industries Limited (DIL) received two awards at…
Goalkeeper Tochukwu gifts Nigeria 9th AWCON; Buhari, others thank Super Falcons
Goalkeeper Tochukwu Oluehi’s heroics on Saturday in Accra helped the Super Falcons of Nigeria to victory at the 11 African Women Cup of Nations (AWCON) in Ghana. It was however…
AEC Urges OPEC, Others to Restore Stability to the Oil Markets With Continued Production Cuts
The African Energy Chamber, AEC, urges the Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries, OPEC and other key global oil producers, including Russia, to continue with the…
Eight Killed on Foraco Well Site in Niger in Late Night Attack
Armed men killed eight people on Thursday in a late night attack on French drilling company Foraco’s water well site in southeastern Niger, Foraco said. “Last night…
Counter Terrorism Operations: US to Withdraw Troops in Africa…Shifts Focus to China, Russia
US Troop The U.S. military will withdraw hundreds of troops focused on counter terrorism operations in Africa over the next several years to support the Pentagon’s…