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14 Mar
Nigeria’s Power Ministry plans to increase power generation in the country to about 6500 megawatts in the next 6 months. Meanwhile, the government also noted that the franchise areas covered by the distribution companies were too large and they are exploring a restructuring that could create smaller Discos.
14 Mar
Who's behind the surge in mass abductions in Nigeria? And is there a prospect for resolving this devastating situation? DW correspondent Waisu Idris reports from Abuja, Nigeria's capital.
11 Mar
Following the abduction of more than 280 children by gunmen in northwestern Nigeria this week, the government claims to have initiated a search. Abductions for ransom are common in Nigeria, with this recent incident being the largest in recent years.
8 Mar
Heroes are not born in a day. Heroes are made through the value they give and the lives they impact. On this International Women's Day, we celebrate the unsung heroes who keep our streets clean and our roads free of debris.
8 Mar
The kidnappings occurred in a remote area in northeastern Nigeria, where Boko Haram and Islamic State West Africa Province have operated. Kidnappings have plagued Nigeria for years, mostly targeting women.
7 Mar
Fishing net in hand, Chidioma Timothy weaves through a bush path as he heads to the stream, but first, he has to work on separating the oil from the water.
3 Mar
Widespread hardship is triggering anger at the tough economic medicine prescribed by President Bola Tinubu, which is translating into high cost of living for ordinary citizens. Inflation hit 30% in January; the value of the Naira has dropped dramatically.
29 Feb
Members of the Nigerian Labour Congress NLC on Tuesday morning protested nationwide over the biting economic hardship in the country.
21 Feb
Nigeria's defense chief General Christopher Musa said on Tuesday (February 20) that reports into a military drone attack that killed at least 85 civilians in northern Kaduna state in December will be released by the end of the month.
19 Feb
Nigeria expects to produce 23 million metric tonnes of maize this year, a 12% rise from last year, thanks to cheaper credit from the central bank, which has helped blunt the high costs of fertiliser and diesel, the maize growers association said.
17 Feb
Ayomide Sotubo and Hogan Niyi in this edition of The Nutmeg review the Super Eagle's performance at the last AFCON and also went to the street to ask Nigerians if the Super Eagles coach, José Peseiro should be allowed to go or continue his job.
14 Feb
'Japa' is a Yoruba word meaning 'to run away. ' That is what many Nigerian youths are doing in the search for greener pastures and better job opportunities. Chiamaka Ikeanyi, a young software engineer moved to Berlin to build her career and experience life abroad.

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