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Gunmen kill policeman

Gunmen shot dead a policeman at his home in northern Nigeria in an apparent targeted killing, police said Tuesday, in an incident similar to dozens of other murders blamed on an Islamist sect. The policeman was killed by two motorcycle-riding … read more

Nigeria reiterates commitment to security

The Nigerian government has reiterated the determination to address the nation’s security challenges. Vice President Namadi Sambo gave the assurance on Monday when the vice president of Motorola Incorporated, Shimon Dick, paid a courtesy visit to the State House in … read more

Google expanding operations in Nigeria

Google says it is hiring in Nigeria and working with the government, businesses and universities to expand Internet access in Africa’s most populous nation. The Mountain View company wants to tap unmet demand in the West African nation where Google … read more

ACN sweeps Lagos council polls

The Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN) has been declared the winner of the 20 local government areas and 37 local council development areas elections conducted last Saturday. The election results, which the Lagos State Independent Electoral Commission (LASIEC) Chairman, Justice … read more

Shell boosts Nigerian gas output

ROYAL Dutch Shell, operator of Nigeria’s largest oilfields, plans to more than double its natural-gas production in Nigeria as it starts a new facility and cuts flaring, or the burning of fuel at fields. The Hague-based company plans to boost … read more