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Nigeria

Latest reporting on Nigeria (place): 88 stories, most recently on 18 October 2026. Source-linked and updated as new reports are published.

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  1. Nigeria: UBEC Targets 29m Children With $552m World Bank Grant

    [Daily Trust] The Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) said the $552.18 million World Bank-supported Human Capital Opportunities for Prosperity and Equity (HOPE-EDU) programme will target 29 million children, 500,000 teachers, 65,000 public schools and 10,000 non-formal learning centres…

    Education · AllAfrica · Education ·

  2. Nigeria: Fuel Price Hike Threatens Irrigation Farming in Taraba

    [Daily Trust] Farmers in Taraba State have expressed concern that rising petrol and diesel prices could negatively affect irrigation farming in the state, warning that the development may force many of them to abandon the next farming season.

    Science & Climate · AllAfrica · Environment ·

  3. Nigeria: Dangote Cement Promotes Unity Through Football Tourney

    [Daily Trust] Dangote Cement Plc, Obajana Plant, is set to host the 2026 Unity Football Tournament, an inter-community sporting competition designed to promote peace, unity, and mutual understanding among its host and catchment communities.

    Sports · AllAfrica · Sport ·

  4. Nigeria: Uneasy Calm As NBBF Election Holds Today

    [Daily Trust] With factional disputes, questions about electoral credibility and competing promises of reform hanging over Nigerian basketball, the Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF) the 2026 election scheduled for today in Abuja will test whether or not the federation can turn its abundant…

    Sports · AllAfrica · Sport ·

  5. Nigeria: Ai Is Coming for Every Company, Says Nvidia Boss

    [Vanguard] Artificial intelligence will ultimately become a key aspect of all companies, the head of AI chip giant Nvidia said during a visit to Stockholm, where he urged Europe to ramp up its AI industry.

    Business & Economy · AllAfrica · Business ·

  6. Nigeria: I Once Borrowed Money to Buy Basketball Shoes - New Nbbf President

    [Daily Trust] Newly elected president of the Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF), Dr Mustapha Abdullahi, has recalled how he once borrowed money to buy basketball shoes as a young enthusiast in Northern Nigeria, describing his emergence as the federation's leader as a defining moment in his…

    Sports · AllAfrica · Sport ·

  7. Nigeria: Soldiers Feared Killed Repelling Terrorists in Borno

    [Daily Trust] At least 10 soldiers and four civilians are feared dead following a coordinated assault by suspected Boko Haram and Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists on a military base in Mairari, Borno State.

    Africa · AllAfrica · Latest ·

  8. Nigeria: CAF's 15-Man Team Storms Nigeria for Inspection of Facilities

    [This Day] A 15-man team from the headquarters of the Confederation of African Football will arrive Nigeria today (Friday) for a second and final inspection of facilities that Nigeria is putting up to host the 48th CAF Ordinary General Assembly and the 2026 CAF Awards.

    Sports · AllAfrica · Sport ·