Attackers also shot Imam and one other person
Population to double by 2050, making the country the world's third biggest
President Muhammadu Buhari calls for more vigilance and cooperation among commission’s six member nations against increased proliferation of weapons into Lake Chad basin
Population to double by 2050, making the country the world's third largest
President Muhammadu Buhari opens the first oil drilling site in country's north, saying it will bring energy security and economic development
The CBN says the measure was necessary to mop up excess cash from circulation - over 85% of total money available for public use, according to the bank
Nigerian soldier shot and killed aid worker, another soldier and wounded UN helicopter pilot
The latest U.N. statistics, which say global population has reached 8 billion, projects the doubling of Africa's most populous country by 2050. Timothy Obiezu reports from Abuja, Nigeria.
President Buhari Condemned the Attack, Calls for Deeper Investigation
Citizens will have until January 31, 2023, to exchange old currency
Delegates from nearly 200 countries meet at U.N. climate summit in Egypt to discuss compensating poor nations for mounting damage linked to global warming
Experts warn the move could damage Nigeria's economy
Gunmen abducted 17 females and four males Sunday, and are holding them for ransom
More than 200,000 IDPs have been pushed into further suffering and destitution
But security analysts say Nigeria must take warnings seriously
Meeting is held to review and strengthen security network in country
The Central Bank of Nigeria said the measure will address counterfeit money in circulation, return control to the bank and help fight crime
A Nigerian robotics engineer has designed a bra she says can save lives by helping to detect breast cancer early. For VOA, Timothy Obiezu reports from Abuja.
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