Nigeria: Thousands Take To Streets Nationwide To Protest Against Cost-Of-Living Crisis 3

Thousands of Nigerians took to the streets nationwide to protest against the rising cost of living on Thursday, August 1. As clashes erupted in some cities, at least 13 people were killed, and hundreds were arrested, according to reports.

Nigeria: Thousands Take To Streets Nationwide To Protest Against Cost-Of-Living Crisis 2

Thousands of Nigerians took to the streets nationwide to protest against the rising cost of living on Thursday, August 1. As clashes erupted in some cities, at least 13 people were killed, and hundreds were arrested, according to reports.

Nigeria: Thousands Take To Streets Nationwide To Protest Against Cost-Of-Living Crisis

Thousands of Nigerians took to the streets nationwide to protest against rising cost of living on Thursday, August 1. As clashes erupted in some cities, at least 13 people were killed and hundreds were arrested according to reports.

Nigerians express enthusiasm over Chinese calligraphy

STORY: Nigerians express enthusiasm over Chinese calligraphy SHOOTING TIME: April 18, 2024 DATELINE: April 20, 2024 LENGTH: 00:05:33 LOCATION: Abuja CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of participants learning about Chinese calligraphy 2. various of the lessons 3. various of participants practicing Chinese calligraphy with the help of Chinese experts 4. various of events 5. various of award presentation 6. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): KHADIJAH ABDULKADIR, Participant 7. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): RABI ZUBAIRU, Chinese language student 8. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): JOSEPH UYENA, Chinese language student STORYLINE: "Lanting Collection: Narrate China-Nigeria Friendship Through Calligraphy" was held Thursday at the China Cultural Center in Nigeria in Abuja, the capital of Nigeria, with a series of activities including calligraphy exhibition, lecture and teaching, making Nigerian people to feel the beauty of Chinese calligraphy and the cultural thoughts behind it. Many participants expressed a strong interest in the art

Pope Francis Receives Community of Nigerians in Rome - Vatican

Pope Francis Receives Community of Nigerians in Rome - Vatican

Pope Francis receives in private audience the Community of Nigerians in Rome at Paul VI Hall in Vatican, on March 25, 2024. Editorial Use Only. Photo by Vatican Media/Catholic Press Photo/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Francis Receives Community of Nigerians in Rome - Vatican

Pope Francis Receives Community of Nigerians in Rome - Vatican

Pope Francis receives in private audience the Community of Nigerians in Rome at Paul VI Hall in Vatican, on March 25, 2024. Editorial Use Only. Photo by Vatican Media/Catholic Press Photo/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Francis Receives Community of Nigerians in Rome - Vatican

Pope Francis Receives Community of Nigerians in Rome - Vatican

Pope Francis receives in private audience the Community of Nigerians in Rome at Paul VI Hall in Vatican, on March 25, 2024. Editorial Use Only. Photo by Vatican Media/Catholic Press Photo/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Francis Receives Community of Nigerians in Rome - Vatican

Pope Francis Receives Community of Nigerians in Rome - Vatican

Pope Francis receives in private audience the Community of Nigerians in Rome at Paul VI Hall in Vatican, on March 25, 2024. Editorial Use Only. Photo by Vatican Media/Catholic Press Photo/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Francis Receives Community of Nigerians in Rome - Vatican

Pope Francis Receives Community of Nigerians in Rome - Vatican

Pope Francis receives in private audience the Community of Nigerians in Rome at Paul VI Hall in Vatican, on March 25, 2024. Editorial Use Only. Photo by Vatican Media/Catholic Press Photo/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Francis Receives Community of Nigerians in Rome - Vatican

Pope Francis Receives Community of Nigerians in Rome - Vatican

Pope Francis receives in private audience the Community of Nigerians in Rome at Paul VI Hall in Vatican, on March 25, 2024. Editorial Use Only. Photo by Vatican Media/Catholic Press Photo/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

NIGERIA-ABUJA-SUDAN-EVACUATION

NIGERIA-ABUJA-SUDAN-EVACUATION

(230504) -- ABUJA, May 4, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on May 4, 2023 shows people in a Nigerian air force plane used to evacuate Nigerians from Sudan arriving in Abuja, Nigeria. The first batch of Nigerians who were stranded in Sudan arrived in the capital Abuja late Wednesday. The 376 people, who were airlifted from the border region with Egypt, arrived at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja, and were warmly welcomed by Nigerian authorities. (Photo by Adelakun/Xinhua)

NIGERIA-ABUJA-SUDAN-EVACUATION

NIGERIA-ABUJA-SUDAN-EVACUATION

(230504) -- ABUJA, May 4, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A women greets her daughter (R) evacuated from Sudan after she arrives in Abuja, Nigeria, May 4, 2023. The first batch of Nigerians who were stranded in Sudan arrived in the capital Abuja late Wednesday. The 376 people, who were airlifted from the border region with Egypt, arrived at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja, and were warmly welcomed by Nigerian authorities. (Photo by Adelakun/Xinhua)

NIGERIA-ABUJA-SUDAN-EVACUATION

NIGERIA-ABUJA-SUDAN-EVACUATION

(230504) -- ABUJA, May 4, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A Nigerian air force plane carrying Nigerians evacuated from Sudan arrives in Abuja, Nigeria, May 4, 2023. The first batch of Nigerians who were stranded in Sudan arrived in the capital Abuja late Wednesday. The 376 people, who were airlifted from the border region with Egypt, arrived at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja, and were warmly welcomed by Nigerian authorities. (Photo by Adelakun/Xinhua)

NIGERIA-ABUJA-SUDAN-EVACUATION

NIGERIA-ABUJA-SUDAN-EVACUATION

(230504) -- ABUJA, May 4, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People get off from a Nigerian air force plane used to evacuate Nigerians from Sudan in Abuja, Nigeria, May 4, 2023. The first batch of Nigerians who were stranded in Sudan arrived in the capital Abuja late Wednesday. The 376 people, who were airlifted from the border region with Egypt, arrived at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja, and were warmly welcomed by Nigerian authorities. (Photo by Adelakun/Xinhua)

Nigerian president directs expansion of student-loan scheme to include skill development

STORY: Nigerian president directs expansion of student-loan scheme to include skill development SHOOTING TIME: Jan. 22, 2024 DATELINE: Jan. 25, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:13 LOCATION: Abuja CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of President Bola Tinubu in a meeting with the management of the Nigeria Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) 2. various of meeting STORYLINE: Nigerian President Bola Tinubu has directed the management of the Nigeria Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) to expand its focus area by extending interest-free loans to local students interested in skill-development programs. Tinubu gave the directive at the State House on Monday, saying it is important for the scheme to accommodate those who may not want to pursue university education. He explained that skill acquisition is "as important as obtaining undergraduate and graduate academic qualifications," emphasizing the importance of equipping young Nigerians with practical skills that are essential for success in today's dynamic workforce. The deci

Cameroon received 12,000 Nigerian refugees in 2023: UNHCR

STORY: Cameroon received 12,000 Nigerian refugees in 2023: UNHCR SHOOTING TIME: Dec. 21, 2023 DATELINE: Dec. 23, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:49 LOCATION: Yaounde CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of UNHCR representative Olivier Beer talking to journalists 2. various of Minawao refugee camp STORYLINE: Cameroon has received 12,000 Nigerian refugees in 2023, according to the United Nations refugee agency, the UNHCR. Minawao camp, the only official refugee camp in the country's Far North region, hosts about 70,000 Nigerians seeking shelter from violence in their homeland, the UNHCR said in a statement Thursday. The new arrivals could strain the capacity of the refugee camp, Olivier Beer, the UNHCR representative in Cameroon, told a press conference in the capital, Yaounde, calling for solutions, including speeding up repatriation of refugees willing to return home. "There are about 14,000 refugees who want to return. Next year we will advocate to have a tripartite meeting between Nigeria, Cameroon and U

Nigerian president pledges thorough housecleaning of central bank

STORY: Nigerian president pledges thorough housecleaning of central bank DATELINE: Oct. 3, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:08 LOCATION: Abuja CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Nigeria's central bank 2. various of banking activities 3. various of speech by Bola Tinubu, Nigerian President STORYLINE: Nigerian President Bola Tinubu on Sunday pledged to oversee a thorough housecleaning of the country's central bank to rid the institution of corruption. In a nationwide broadcast to commemorate Nigeria's 63rd independence anniversary, Tinubu shed light on some critical and sensitive national issues, including instituting a monetary policy that will be for the benefit of all Nigerians. He described the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) under the leadership of former governor Godwin Emefiele as a "den of malfeasance," saying that the "housecleaning is well underway" in a move aimed at bringing large-scale corruption in the financial institution to an end. While noting a new leadership for the central bank has just been c

Nigerian labor unions begin mass protests over tough economic policies

STORY: Nigerian labor unions begin mass protests over tough economic policies DATELINE: Aug. 4, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:11 LOCATION: Abuja CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of protests 2. various of labor union leaders after a meeting 3. SOUNDBITE (English): BOLA AHMED TINUBU, Nigerian president 4. various of grains being harvested and bagged 5. various of stranded Nigerians at fuel station STORYLINE: Defying all entreaties by the country's leadership, labor unions in Nigeria on Wednesday took to the streets across the nation to express their dissatisfaction with recent economic policies implemented by the government. Workers from various sectors marched together in solidarity, demanding robust welfare packages in response to the hardships faced by the people due to the removal of the long-existing subsidies on petrol, which resulted in rising inflation and a high cost of living. The demands of the labor unions also include the government's reversal of increases in school fees across the country's higher

Nigerian president declares state of emergency over food security

STORY: Nigerian president declares state of emergency over food security DATELINE: July 14, 2023 LENGTH: 0:01:53 LOCATION: Abuja CATEGORY: AGRICULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of farmers and cattle herders in Nigeria 2. various of crops 3. various of officials 4. SOUNDBITE (English): DELE ALAKE, Spokesman for Nigerian president STORYLINE: Nigerian President Bola Tinubu has declared a state of emergency in response to high inflation threatening food security in Africa's most populous country, the State House said Thursday. Dele Alake, a spokesman for the president, revealed this at a press briefing in the capital of Abuja, adding that Tinubu "is not unmindful of the rising cost of food and how it affects the citizens... affordability has been a major issue for many Nigerians in all parts of the country." Data from the National Bureau of Statistics showed the headline inflation rate in Nigeria has remained stubbornly high since January 2021. It jumped to 22.41 percent in May, with food being the biggest

Nigerian president pledges to raise minimum wage

STORY: Nigerian president pledges to raise minimum wage DATELINE: June 4, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:21 LOCATION: Abuja CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu 2. various of state governors 3. SOUNDBITE (English): BOLA TINUBU, Nigerian President STORYLINE: Nigerian President Bola Tinubu on Friday pledged to improve the livelihood of Nigerians with more people-focused economic policies. Speaking at a meeting with governors from the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the Nigerian capital of Abuja, Tinubu also assured an upward review of the national minimum wage. The president said the national and sub-national governments will work together on the issue. SOUNDBITE (English): BOLA TINUBU, Nigerian President "We need to do some arithmetic and soul-searching on the minimum wage. We will have to look at that. We are digging deep into the revenue of the federal. We must strengthen the source and application of this source." When we have to look at that, we are diggin

376 Nigerians arrive home from conflict-torn Sudan

STORY: 376 Nigerians arrive home from conflict-torn Sudan DATELINE: May 5, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:03 LOCATION: Accra CATEGORY: OTHERS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Nigerian citizens arriving at the airport 2. various of rescued Nigerians being processed at the airport STORYLINE: The first batch of Nigerians who were stranded in Sudan arrived in the capital Abuja late Wednesday. The 376 people, who were airlifted from the border region with Egypt, arrived at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja, and were warmly welcomed by Nigerian authorities. The country started to evacuate its citizens from Sudan one week ago. The weeks-long conflict between Sudan's military factions has caused a humanitarian crisis in the country, sent a geopolitical shockwave that reverberates through the region, and prompted many countries to rush to evacuate their citizens. Mustapha Ahmed, head of the National Emergency Management Agency that coordinated the evacuation of the Nigerians stranded in Sudan, told reporters

NIGERIA-ABUJA-SUDAN-EVACUATION

NIGERIA-ABUJA-SUDAN-EVACUATION

(230504) -- ABUJA, May 4, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People get off from a Nigerian air force plane used to evacuate Nigerians from Sudan in Abuja, Nigeria, May 4, 2023. The first batch of Nigerians who were stranded in Sudan arrived in the capital Abuja late Wednesday. The 376 people, who were airlifted from the border region with Egypt, arrived at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja, and were warmly welcomed by Nigerian authorities. (Photo by Adelakun/Xinhua)

NIGERIA-ABUJA-SUDAN-EVACUATION

NIGERIA-ABUJA-SUDAN-EVACUATION

(230504) -- ABUJA, May 4, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A Nigerian air force plane carrying Nigerians evacuated from Sudan arrives in Abuja, Nigeria, May 4, 2023. The first batch of Nigerians who were stranded in Sudan arrived in the capital Abuja late Wednesday. The 376 people, who were airlifted from the border region with Egypt, arrived at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja, and were warmly welcomed by Nigerian authorities. (Photo by Adelakun/Xinhua)

NIGERIA-ABUJA-SUDAN-EVACUATION

NIGERIA-ABUJA-SUDAN-EVACUATION

(230504) -- ABUJA, May 4, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A women greets her daughter (R) evacuated from Sudan after she arrives in Abuja, Nigeria, May 4, 2023. The first batch of Nigerians who were stranded in Sudan arrived in the capital Abuja late Wednesday. The 376 people, who were airlifted from the border region with Egypt, arrived at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja, and were warmly welcomed by Nigerian authorities. (Photo by Adelakun/Xinhua)

NIGERIA-ABUJA-SUDAN-EVACUATION

NIGERIA-ABUJA-SUDAN-EVACUATION

(230504) -- ABUJA, May 4, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on May 4, 2023 shows people in a Nigerian air force plane used to evacuate Nigerians from Sudan arriving in Abuja, Nigeria. The first batch of Nigerians who were stranded in Sudan arrived in the capital Abuja late Wednesday. The 376 people, who were airlifted from the border region with Egypt, arrived at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja, and were warmly welcomed by Nigerian authorities. (Photo by Adelakun/Xinhua)

152 Nigerian migrants repatriated from Libya with IOM Support

STORY: 152 Nigerian migrants repatriated from Libya with IOM Support DATELINE: April 14, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:56 LOCATION: Abuja CATEGORY: OTHERS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the repatriated Nigerian migrants getting off the plane 2. various of the repatriated Nigerian migrants STORYLINE: The International Organization for Migration (IOM) assisted in sending back 152 Nigerian migrants who were residing illegally in Libya, to Nigeria on Tuesday. As part of the voluntary repatriation effort between the Nigerian government and IOM, both parties worked to make it easier for the trapped Nigerians to return. They arrived at the Murtala Mohammed International Airport in Lagos on Tuesday evening. The evacuation effort is the third of its sort in 2023, according to a statement made by Kabiru Musa, charge d'affaires of the Nigerian Mission in Libya. Nearly 500 Nigerians have already been successfully returned from Libya to Nigeria. Musa added that because Libya serves as a stopover for unauthorized immigrants travelling

Nigerians vote in presidential, national assembly elections

STORY: Nigerians vote in presidential, national assembly elections DATELINE: Feb. 26, 2023 LENGTH: 0:00:51 LOCATION: Abuja CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Nigeria's presidential and parliamentary elections 2. STANDUP (English): AMZAT ADEWALE, Xinhua reporter STORYLINE: Nigeria's presidential and parliamentary elections were held on Saturday as voters went to the polls nationwide to elect a new president and members of the national assembly. Eighteen presidential candidates took part in the presidential election. STANDUP (English): AMZAT ADEWALE, Xinhua reporter "As polling stations opened their doors, people from all walks of life have been seen waiting patiently to cast their ballots. From the bustling city centers to the rural areas, the air is filled with anticipation and excitement as voters wait for the opportunity to cast their ballots for their preferred candidates. With 87.2 million people expected to participate in the elections, the outcome of this election has the potential to shape

Nigerian gov't vows to address shortage of new Naira notes

STORY: Nigerian gov't vows to address shortage of new Naira notes DATELINE: Feb. 4, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:14 LOCATION: Abuja CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Nigeria's central bank 2. various of the new Naira notes 3. various of the press conference 4. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ZAINAB AHMED, Minister of Finance, Budget, and National Planning 5. various of Nigerians on queues at bank ATMs 6. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): ZAINAB AHMED, Minister of Finance, Budget, and National Planning 7. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): ZAINAB AHMED, Minister of Finance, Budget, and National Planning STORYLINE: The Nigerian government is working to address the difficulties citizens have been facing in getting the new Naira notes since the beginning of their circulation in mid-December 2022, said Zainab Ahmed, Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning, at a press conference in Abuja on Thursday. Ahmed said the ongoing new banknotes shortage in the country is "a source of worry." SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ZAINAB AHMED, Minister of

Nigerians demand rescue of abducted schoolgirls

Nigerians demand rescue of abducted schoolgirls

ABUJA, Nigeria - Demonstrators call in the Nigerian capital Abuja on July 9, 2014, for the rescue of schoolgirls abducted in April by Islamist extremist group Boko Haram.

Nigeria launches donation portal to boost equal access to HIV treatment

STORY: Nigeria launches donation portal to boost equal access to HIV treatment DATELINE: Dec. 3, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:16 LOCATION: Abuja CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of an online platform for HIV/AIDS donation being unveiled by officials 2. various of officials at the launching ceremony 3. various of views of Abuja 4. various of Nigerians being attended to by a nurse at a primary health care center STORYLINE: Nigeria on Thursday launched an online donation portal to boost equal patient access to HIV/AIDS treatment in the most populous African country. The "HIV Trust Fund Online Donation Portal" was launched in the capital city of Abuja on World AIDS Day, with the authorities calling for a more robust response against the scourge of HIV through equal access to treatment and prevention. There was an urgent need to equalize access to essential HIV services, particularly for pregnant women, their partners, children, key populations and those often forgotten, said Gambo Aliyu, head of the National Age

Nigerian president inaugurates malaria elimination council

STORY: Nigerian president inaugurates malaria elimination council DATELINE: Aug. 17, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:49 LOCATION: Abuja CATEGORY: HEALTH SHOTLIST: 1. various of Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari unveiling the End Malaria Council (EMC) with officials in Abuja 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): MUHAMMADU BUHARI, Nigerian President 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): MUHAMMADU BUHARI, Nigerian President 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): MUHAMMADU BUHARI, Nigerian President 5. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): MUHAMMADU BUHARI, Nigerian President STORYLINE: Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday inaugurated a public-private partnership council for the elimination of malaria, a major public health issue in the most populous African country. Buhari, while inaugurating the 16-member End Malaria Council (EMC) in Abuja, the Nigerian capital, said beyond improving the quality of life, health, and well-being of Nigerians, the concerted strategy to tackle malaria had both public health as well as socio-economic benefits for the country.

Documentary showcasing China's war against poverty inspires Nigerians

STORY: Documentary showcasing China's war against poverty inspires Nigerians DATELINE: June 18, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:34 LOCATION: Abuja CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Nigerian audiences during the screening of Chinese documentary 2. various of documentary 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): MOHAMMED SULAIMAN, President of the Society of Nigerian Artists 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): FIDELIS DUKER, Nollywood movie producer and director 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): MEMUNAT LADI IDU-LAH, Director of international cultural relations at the Ministry of Information and Culture STORYLINE: Dozens of Nigerians from all walks of life had an opportunity to experience how China fought a successful war against poverty when a documentary showcasing the entire process was screened in Abuja, the capital of Nigeria, Thursday evening. The ecstatic viewers said at the end of the screening that they were largely inspired by the Chinese documentary, and charged to partake in the fight against poverty in Nigeria. Titled "Voices From

NIGERIA-LAGOS-WOLRD MALARIA DAY

NIGERIA-LAGOS-WOLRD MALARIA DAY

(220425) -- LAGOS, April 25, 2022 (Xinhua) -- People queue for a free malaria test in Lagos, Nigeria, April 24, 2022. Nigerians joins the world to mark the World Malaria Day, which falls on April 25, in commemoration of global efforts aimed at bringing an end to the disease. (Photo by Emma Houston/Xinhua)

NIGERIA-LAGOS-WOLRD MALARIA DAY

NIGERIA-LAGOS-WOLRD MALARIA DAY

(220425) -- LAGOS, April 25, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A child receives a free malaria test in Lagos, Nigeria, April 24, 2022. Nigerians joins the world to mark the World Malaria Day, which falls on April 25, in commemoration of global efforts aimed at bringing an end to the disease. (Photo by Emma Houston/Xinhua)

NIGERIA-LAGOS-WOLRD MALARIA DAY

NIGERIA-LAGOS-WOLRD MALARIA DAY

(220425) -- LAGOS, April 25, 2022 (Xinhua) -- People queue for a free malaria test in Lagos, Nigeria, April 24, 2022. Nigerians joins the world to mark the World Malaria Day, which falls on April 25, in commemoration of global efforts aimed at bringing an end to the disease. (Photo by Emma Houston/Xinhua)

NIGERIA-LAGOS-WOLRD MALARIA DAY

NIGERIA-LAGOS-WOLRD MALARIA DAY

(220425) -- LAGOS, April 25, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A woman receives a free malaria test in Lagos, Nigeria, April 24, 2022. Nigerians joins the world to mark the World Malaria Day, which falls on April 25, in commemoration of global efforts aimed at bringing an end to the disease. (Photo by Emma Houston/Xinhua)

Boko Haram not tied to religion, Buhari tells ICC

STORY: Boko Haram not tied to religion, Buhari tells ICC DATELINE: April 22, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:09 LOCATION: Abuja CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of President Muhammadu Buhari meeting with Chief Prosecutor of International Criminal Court Karin Khan 2. various of other officials STORYLINE: Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari says the Boko Haram insurgency has neither religious nor ethnic underpinning, and that with adequate education, the majority of Nigerians now know the truth. The president made the remarks Wednesday while receiving Karin Khan, the Chief Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC), at the State House in the capital of Abuja. He said that with concerted public enlightenment, it had become clear to Nigerians that Boko Haram was a perversion of religion rather than an Islamic ideology. For his part, the ICC prosecutor said that extremism was like cancer "which spreads and can also recede." According to him, what Boko Haram does in collaboration with the Islamic State o

158 Nigerian migrants voluntarily repatriated from Libya: official

STORY: 158 Nigerian migrants voluntarily repatriated from Libya: official DATELINE: April 21, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:02 LOCATION: Abuja CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Nigerian migrants STORYLINE: The International Organization for Migration (IOM) has successfully repatriated another batch of 158 stranded Nigerians in Libya, an official with the Nigerian Mission in Tripoli said. Kabiru Musa, Charge d'affaires of the Nigerian Mission in Libya, disclosed this in a statement made available to reporters on Tuesday in Abuja, Nigeria's capital. According to Musa, the 158 repatriated Nigerians were men, women, and children that were stranded or rescued victims of human trafficking. Libya has been suffering insecurity and chaos since the fall of the late leader Muammar Gaddafi in 2011, making the North African country a preferred point of departure for illegal immigrants who want to cross the Mediterranean Sea to European shores. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Abuja. (XHTV)

Nigerian president welcomes Microsoft's 200-mln-USD African engineering hub initiative

STORY: Nigerian president welcomes Microsoft's 200-mln-USD African engineering hub initiative DATELINE: April 5, 2022 LENGTH: 00:00:58 LOCATION: Abuja CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of President Muhammadu Buhari meeting with Brad Smith, president of Microsoft 2. various of officials and stakeholders present 3. SOUNDBITE (English): MUHAMMADU BUHARI, Nigerian President STORYLINE: Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday said Nigeria stands poised to welcome more initiatives and investments in digital technology while welcoming the 200-million-U.S. dollar African Development Center, an engineering hub set up in the west African country by Microsoft. Buhari, while receiving a team from the Microsoft Corporation led by its president Brad Smith, at the State House in Abuja, the Nigerian capital, said that the training initiative by Microsoft aims to train 5 million Nigerians and provide 27,000 jobs over the next three years. As the largest economy and most populous country in Africa, he said Niger

At least 162 stranded Nigerians evacuated from Libya

STORY: At least 162 stranded Nigerians evacuated from Libya DATELINE: March 16, 2022 LENGTH: 00:00:56 LOCATION: Libya CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. Various of stranded Nigerians returning from Libya descending a Libyan plane 2. Various of returnees being received by officials of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) STORYLINE: At least 162 Nigerians stranded in Libya returned to their country on Tuesday. The returnees arrived at the Cargo Wing of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, aboard a Boeing 737-800 Al Buraq Air with registration number 5A-DMG at 4:56 p.m. on Tuesday. The Acting Coordinator of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), South-West, Ibrahim Farinloye, confirmed the development to journalists in Lagos. He said the returnees were brought back to the country by the International Organisation for Migration (IOM) through a voluntary repatriation programme for the distressed people who left their various countries for greener pastures in Europe. Farinloye

NIGERIA-ABUJA-EVACUATING FROM UKRAINE

NIGERIA-ABUJA-EVACUATING FROM UKRAINE

(220304) -- ABUJA, March 4, 2022 (Xinhua) -- The first batch of Nigerians evacuated from Ukraine arrive at the airport in Abuja, Nigeria, March 4, 2022. (Photo by Emma Houston/Xinhua)

Many Nigerian escapees from Boko Haram live together

Many Nigerian escapees from Boko Haram live together

Dozens of Nigerians live together at a relative's home of Hamza Ravi'u in Kano, northern Nigeria, on Feb. 4, 2015, after their escape from the Boko Haram Islamic militant group in Mubi in Adamawa State in the country's northeastern part in October 2014. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo