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Nigerian police chief reformulates special units
Often challenged by the population and human rights defenders for various abuses of power or brutality, these federal police forces…
Nigeria
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Aliko Dangote, Nigerian billionaire, Africa’s first fortune
“Today is the economy” portrays Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote, founder and head of the conglomerate that bears his name and…
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Nigeria celebrates 60 years of independence
In tonight’s edition: Nigeria started the month celebrating six decades of self-government. We look back at the watershed moments that…
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Nigeria’s independence, 60 years later
Nigeria became independent from Britain on October 1, 1960, and today has Africa’s largest economy. FRANCE 24’s Nicolas Germain looks…
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Independence special: Joni Haastrup, soul prince in Nigeria
This October 1, 2020 marks the 60th anniversary of Nigeria’s independence. As on every anniversary date, RFI makes you relive…
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sixty years later between disillusions and hopes
Nigeria’s 60th anniversary will continue to be very limited and anti-Covid-19 measures will require it. Several local governments, including the…
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Nigeria: the results of 60 years of independence
On October 1, 1960, Nigeria, a former British colony, became the largest independent state on the African continent. What political,…
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the strike call suspended during the negotiations
Demonstrations to be held on Monday 28 September in Nigeria to protest the rise in fuel and electricity prices did…
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Nigerian Labor Congress calls for strike
The country’s largest union is stepping up pressure on the government by calling for demonstrations on Monday 28 September to…
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the project to build a railway to Niger is controversial
It is a project that worries Benin and is unanimous in Nigeria. Last Wednesday, the Nigerian director announced that it…
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Dozens killed in jihadist attack on Nigeria’s governor’s convoy
The death toll from a jihadist attack on the convoy of the regional governor of northeastern Nigeria has risen to…
