The government has launched a new army division to replace the Joint Task Force in the fight against the Boko Haram sect. Read more »
East Africa is renowned for its long-distance runners, but Murielle Ahouré of Cote d'Ivoire and Nigeria's Blessing Okagbare have now taken medals at the 100- and 200-metre ... Read more »
Dr. Kingsley Chiedu Moghalu, deputy governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, says those who see no prospect for African prosperity and those who want to celebrate Africa as a ... Read more »
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The central bank has launched a N220-billion Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Fund to provide much-needed capital for that sub-sector of the economy. Read more »
Cameroon has finally taken full control of the oil-rich peninsula of Bakassi, which has long been at the center of a territorial dispute with neighboring Nigeria. Read more »
The Joint Task Force in Borno State says it has killed Momodu Bama, the second-in-command to Boko Haram leader Abubakar Shekau, during a confrontation. Read more »
President Barack Obama has extended an invitation to President Goodluck Jonathan to attend talks that will include issues around security in Nigeria. Read more »
Nigeria's Super Eagles cruised comfortably to victory against South Africa in the Nelson Mandela Challenge in Durban on Wednesday. Read more »
Governors Jonah Jang and Rotimi Amaechi are urged to step aside from running for leadership of the Nigeria Governors' Forum. Read more »
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