Death toll reaches 20 in Nigerian goldmine collapse
Progress to rescue others trapped since collapse of goldmine in Niger State on Monday is slow due to lack of equipment, says official
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Nigeria rescuers dig for trapped miners
The exact number of trapped miners remains unclear, and rescue efforts are being hindered by the presence of heavily armed criminal gangs, known locally as bandits
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Nigeria union leaders in wage negotiation amid nationwide strike
The strike, organized by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC), reflects the growing economic challenges in Africa’s most populous country
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Nigerian strike cripples economy over minimum wage
Strike fever grips Nigeria as workers protest rising living costs and a stagnant minimum wage.
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Nigeria’s largest refinery begins jet fuel exports to Europe
BP shipping 45,000 metric tons of fuel from Lagos’ Dangote refinery to Rotterdam
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Nigeria: Army, IPOB clash leaves 11 dead
A clash between the Nigerian army and separatists in the southeast left 11 dead, including soldiers and civilians, with both sides blaming each other for the violence.
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Nigerian army reports 11 deaths in clash with weparatists
According to the army, the armed wing of the banned Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) movement “sprang a surprise attack” near Aba in Abia State
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Uproar in Nigeria as country abruptly changes national anthem
Lawmakers face criticism for the hasty decision and the choice of a colonial-era anthem.
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Northern Nigeria: Royal dispute leads to ban on protests
Fearing violence, Kano state governor outlaws protests amid a dispute over the emirate throne.
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Sweeping power outages push Togo’s traders to the brink of ruin
Nigeria, facing its own load shedding issues, has limited electricity supplies to Togo, Niger, and Benin since May 1 for six months
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