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30 Jan
Nigerians seeking a safe outlet for their anger can now head to the country's first rage room, where they can break glass, smash wardrobes, and destroy electronic devices without any consequences.
26 Jan
At least 30 people have been killed and several others injured in Nigeria's central Plateau state in a series of attacks around Mangu town, despite a curfew imposed by the state government, a community spokesperson said.
22 Jan
A recent spate of kidnappings in Nigeria's capital has residents worried. This week, the government promised a drastic solution but said it wants to see an end to crowdfunding for ransom.
21 Jan
Losing a baby can be a very difficult experience for couples. Whether it is a miscarriage or a stillbirth, couples are often left alone with their questions. In this episode of Healthy Me, No Cap, medical doctor Chinonso Egemba (Aproko Doctor) in Lagos, meets the mother of a stillborn baby to discuss these questions and stresses why parents need empathy and support rather than judgement.
20 Jan
In a world grappling with climate change and the search for sustainable energy solutions, Enock Gnaga hopes his company Benin Biogas's complete waste-to-energy cycle will usher in a renewed dedication to environmental stewardship for his country.
19 Jan
In February 2021, the Supreme Court allowed a group from the Ogale and Bille communities to sue Shell over spills, and that case is currently through the High Court. At that time, Shell said it was not responsible for most of those spills and said they were caused by illegal third-party interference.
19 Jan
Food price increases have seen the consumer inflation rate in Africa's largest economy hit its highest level since 1996.
17 Jan
At least two people were killed and dozens injured when explosives stored at a private residence detonated in Nigeria's Oyo state, its governor said on Wednesday.
17 Jan
A young entrepreneur in Mozambique produces biodegradable packaging and bags using organic waste from sugar plantations. Her aim is to reduce the plastic pollution that blights Mozambique
11 Jan
Commuters going to Lagos Island through Iyana Oworo had a chaotic time yesterday. Following the partial closure of the Third Mainland Bridge by the Federal Government, many road users spent several hours in traffic.
11 Jan
Nigeria will build a national park monument from crushed tusks in a symbol of the importance of elephants in the ecosystem and as a warning to wildlife traffickers.
10 Jan
Allegations uncovered in a BBC documentary that the late Nigerian televangelist TB Joshua committed widespread sexual abuses could further damage the church's image in Africa, members say.

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11 mins ago
Private sector players are urging the Nigerian government to suspend the increase in electricity tariff for band A customers, citing the recent appreciation of the naira, a part of the determining factor for the tariff. Segun Ajayi-Kadir, Director General of the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria, joins CNBC Africa for this and more.
32 mins ago
Amnesty International is accusing Israel of a flagrant disregard for international law during its offensive in Gaza. The organisation's annual report says the situation is being compounded by the failures of Israel's allies to stop the indescribable civilian bloodshed being seen in the Palestinian enclave.
34 mins ago
The president of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) Patrice Motsepe discussed his ambitions for African football and his tenure as CAF president.
1 day ago
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1 day ago
Tunde Onakoya, the Nigerian Chess expert who smashed the previous Guinness World Record for the longest chess marathon has returned to Nigeria. The founder of Chess In Slums Africa broke a new record of 60 hours of playtime in New York’s Times Square last Saturday, which is still receiving confirmation from GWR.
1 day ago
Israel's economy suffered a major contraction in the final quarter of 2023, following the terrorist attacks. Its economy shrank by 5.2% compared with the previous quarter. Much was related to the labor force disruption which resulted when around 300,000 reservists were called up to the country's armed forces.