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Nigeria

October 12, 2026

IMF boss says AI to affect 40% of global jobs, urges policy reforms

IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva says AI could affect about 40 per cent of jobs globally and urges governments to prepare workers for a changing labour market.

IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva
October 12, 2026

Over 40 ISWAP terrorists killed in Borno airstrike, says military

The air component of Operation Hadin Kai says it killed over 40 Islamic State West Africa Province terrorists, including a commander, in an airstrike on Badu village.

Guzamala area of Borno
October 12, 2026

Three alleged kidnappers killed, hostage freed in Edo: Police

The police command in Edo says it freed a hostage and killed three alleged kidnappers during a joint security operation in Igarra, Akoko-Edo council area.

Armed cops in Kaduna
October 12, 2026

Limb Difference: Meet Nigerian university student Maryam Umar who uses her toes to write, type

Maryam Umar, a student with a limb difference, is set to graduate with a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics from Gombe State University.

Maryam Umar
October 12, 2026

U.S. report identifies Nigerians as most trafficked persons in Ghana

The U.S. Department of State also upgraded the West African country to Tier 1 in its 2026 Trafficking in Persons Report.

Trafficking victims in Ghana Credit: NAPTIP
October 11, 2026

Otti advises Abia residents to reject election-season politicians’ promises

The bishop thanked God for giving Abia the opportunity to be governed by Mr Otti.

Alex Otti
October 11, 2026

NiMet predicts three-day rain, sunshine nationwide from Monday

The agency also predicted cloudy skies with intervals of sunshine across the southern region.

NiMet
October 11, 2026

Environmentalists seek probe into Bayelsa, Rivers tremors

A fruit seller, Benita Douglas, said the vibration broke another trader’s table.

October 11, 2026

Coalition urges investment in girls’ education to end child marriage

Mr Ibn-Attahir said keeping girls in school was essential to ending child marriage.

October 11, 2026

FG condemns Houthi attack on Saudi Arabia’s airport, urges restraint

The ministry stressed the need to respect Saudi Arabia’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.