Rural farming community in Zamfara State, Nigeria, illustrating the communities affected by persistent insecurity in the region.

Africa

At Least 15 Killed as Gunmen Attack Farming Community in Zamfara

At least 15 people have been killed after gunmen attacked a farming community in Zamfara State, raising fresh concerns over persistent insecurity and deadly attacks on rural communities in northwestern Nigeria.

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Empty Nigerian classroom with school desks, books and messages calling for the protection of schools and children’s right to safe education.

Politics

Nigeria’s School Kidnapping Crisis Persists as Students Remain Targets of Armed Attacks

4 Jul 2026

Woman with children in a drought-affected community in northern Nigeria, illustrating the hunger crisis affecting more than 17 million people across conflict-affected states.

Africa

Northern Nigeria Hunger Crisis Hits Worst Level in Nearly a Decade as 17 Million Face Acute Food Insecurity

4 Jul 2026

World Bank financing support for Nigeria, highlighting the $1.25 billion 2026–2032 development plan for jobs, private investment, energy, digital services and agriculture.

Business

World Bank Backs Nigeria’s 2026–2032 Growth Plan With $1.25bn Financing

4 Jul 2026

Electricity transmission infrastructure with the flags of Benin Republic, Togo and Niger Republic beside an unpaid electricity bill.

Business

Benin, Togo and Niger Owe Nigeria ₦17.45bn in Unpaid Electricity Bills

4 Jul 2026

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Tinubu Launches POWER FORCE Initiative to Train 5,000 Young Nigerians

President Bola Tinubu has launched the POWER FORCE initiative, a new programme aimed at training 5,000 young Nigerians while supporting the rollout of smart electricity meters across the country.

4 Jul 2026

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Nigeria’s School Kidnapping Crisis Persists as Students Remain Targets of Armed Attacks

Nigeria continues to face a disturbing pattern of attacks on schools, with recent abductions adding to years of mass kidnappings that have left students, teachers and families living with fear and uncertainty.

4 Jul 2026

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World Bank Backs Nigeria’s 2026–2032 Growth Plan With $1.25bn Financing

The World Bank Group has approved a new long-term partnership strategy for Nigeria, backed by $1.25 billion in financing aimed at creating jobs, attracting private investment and expanding access to energy, digital and agricultural services.

4 Jul 2026

Benin, Togo and Niger Owe Nigeria ₦17.45bn in Unpaid Electricity Bills

4 Jul 2026

Tinubu Launches POWER FORCE Initiative to Train 5,000 Young Nigerians

4 Jul 2026

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