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- 1Diphtheria Outbreak Kills 31 in Nigeria as Cases Near 500▼Diphtheria Outbreak Claims 31 Lives In Nigeria As Suspected Cases Near 500
Nigeria is grappling with a diphtheria outbreak that has killed 31 people, with suspected cases approaching 500. Health authorities are working to contain the spread of the bacterial infection, which is preventable by routine vaccination. The outbreak has drawn attention to gaps in immunisation coverage and the strain on Nigeria's public health response.
- 2Nigeria and Boko Haram reportedly agree secret three-month ceasefire●Nigeria, Boko Haram reportedly reach secret three-month ceasefire
Nigeria and the armed group Boko Haram have reportedly reached a secret three-month ceasefire, according to a report cited by Genocide Watch. If confirmed, the deal would mark a significant pause in a conflict that has devastated northeast Nigeria for over a decade. Details of the agreement, including who brokered it and what each side receives, remain undisclosed, and there has been no formal confirmation from Nigerian authorities.
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Rising sea levels are putting Nigeria's coastal communities at growing risk, according to reporting by Deutsche Welle. Erosion and flooding threaten homes and livelihoods along the country's low-lying coastline, including areas around Lagos and the Niger Delta. The story highlights the mounting pressure climate change places on vulnerable coastal populations in West Africa.
- 4Niger's PM Accuses France and Ukraine of Sahel Plot at UN●Niger's PM Accuses France and Ukraine of Sahel Destabilization Plot at UN
Niger's Prime Minister told the UN General Assembly that France and Ukraine are working to destabilize the Sahel region. The accusation escalates an already tense standoff between Niger's military-led government and Western powers following the 2023 coup, and reflects growing alliances with Russia as former French influence in the region wanes.
- 5Diphtheria outbreak kills 31 in Nigeria's Plateau State●Diphtheria outbreak kills 31 in Nigeria’s Plateau State
A diphtheria outbreak in Nigeria's Plateau State has killed 31 people, drawing attention to the country's ongoing struggle with the bacterial infection. Health authorities are working to contain the spread, and the death toll has renewed concerns about vaccination gaps and disease surveillance in the region.
- 6Nigeria's Debt Rises to ₦166.79 Trillion, Spotlight on Housing Finance▼Nigeria’s Debt Climbs to ₦166.79tn, Putting Focus on Infrastructure and Housing Finance
Nigeria's public debt has climbed to ₦166.79 trillion, drawing renewed attention to how the country will fund infrastructure and housing. Analysts are focusing on whether rising borrowing costs will crowd out investment in affordable housing and essential projects, and what the debt burden means for financing plans in the real estate and infrastructure sectors.
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Nigeria is moving to strengthen forensic engineering after 321 deaths were recorded from building collapses, a recurring problem in the country's construction sector. The initiative aims to improve investigations into structural failures and enforce building standards. The report highlights the human toll of weak regulation and poor oversight in Nigeria's rapidly growing real estate and housing market.
- 8Shettima urges permanent African seat on UN Security Council●Shettima calls for permanent African representation on the UN Security Council — Premium Times Nigeria
Nigerian Vice President Kashim Shettima has called for permanent African representation on the United Nations Security Council, arguing the continent deserves a standing voice in the body that decides on global peace and security. Africa currently holds only non-permanent, rotating seats despite being frequently affected by Council decisions. The demand renews a long-running reform push backed by many African governments.
- 9Nigeria's 100,000-Home Drive Creates Construction Jobs▼Nigeria’s 100,000-Home Drive Opens New Jobs Across Construction Value Chain
Nigeria's programme to build 100,000 homes is generating new employment opportunities across the construction value chain, from materials supply and manufacturing to building trades and site services. The housing drive is being closely watched as both a response to the country's housing deficit and a source of large-scale job creation for workers, suppliers and contractors nationwide.
- 10Nigeria's Border Demarcation Needs More Funding, NBC Says▼More Funding Needed to Complete Nigeria’s International Border Demarcation, NBC Says
The Nigeria Boundary Commission says additional funding is required to complete the demarcation of Nigeria's international borders. The appeal highlights unresolved boundary work along the country's borders with its neighbours, with officials indicating that current resources are insufficient to finish the delimitation and demarcation process.
- 11Nigeria Seeks More Funding to Complete Border Demarcation●Nigeria Seeks More Funding to Complete Border Demarcation and Unlock Borderland Development
The Nigerian government is seeking additional funding to complete the demarcation of its borders, a step officials say is needed to unlock development in borderland communities. The effort would clarify boundary lines with neighbouring countries and is framed as a precondition for infrastructure, trade and investment in neglected border areas. Details on funding sources, timelines and which border sections remain unmarked have not been disclosed.
- 12Nigeria's biggest cable maker seeks cheaper state credit▼Nigeria's biggest cable maker wants cheaper state credit
Nigeria's largest cable manufacturer is calling for access to cheaper credit from the state, arguing that high borrowing costs are holding back its operations and expansion. The company wants better financing terms to support production in a challenging economic environment. The appeal highlights a broader complaint among Nigerian manufacturers about expensive loans and limited access to affordable funding.