Nigeria’s president has replaced top security officials as his government grapples with unabated violence in the conflict-hit north and struggles with myriad security challenges

Nigeria will impose fines of up to 12 million naira ($8,200) and jail terms of up to 10 years on traffickers of ivory, pangolin scales and other wildlife in a sweeping new bill passed by its Senate on Tuesday.

The Central Bank of Nigeria’s plan to take over bond trading is under review by government agencies and likely to be withdrawn, a person familiar with the discussions said.

Nigerian President Bola Tinubu changed the chiefs of the country’s top military units, days after reports of an alleged coup plot became public, setting off a fit of unease in Africa’s largest democracy.

The four new military chiefs are Olufemi Oluyede, an army general, as Chief of Defence Staff; Waidi Shaibu, a major general, as Chief of Army Staff; Idi Abbas, an air vice marshal, as Chief of Naval Staff, and Sunday Aneke, a rear admiral, as Chief of Air Staff.

Demonstrations for the release of a separatist leader in Nigeria’s capital city turned violent on Monday as police fired tear gas and arrested dozens of protesters.

Nigeria has approved a 15% import duty on petrol and diesel, according to a presidential memo seen by Reuters on Thursday, as the government seeks to protect multi-billion-dollar investments in domestic refining by curbing an influx of cheaper fuel.

Below is a letter written, signed, and organized by Nina Shea. The original can be found here. Dear Mr. President,

Former Governor of Anambra State and 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, Mr. Peter Obi, has reiterated that Nigeria can generate more revenue from agriculture than from crude oil if the nation commits to purposeful leadership,

Nigeria's state-owned oil company, NNPC, is actively working to revive its three long-idle state refineries, seeking technical equity partners to resume operations and reduce the nation's reliance on fuel imports.

Barcelona’s search for a number nine to replace Robert Lewandowski is set to be a tricky one, given they are unsure of what money they will have to spend. However a number of names have now emerged

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