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Bomb kills two in central Nigeria

A bomb carried by two men aboard a motorcycle killed them on Sunday when it accidentally exploded in the tense central Nigerian city of Jos, police and witnesses said. “Two men were riding a motorcycle allegedly carrying explosives. They had … read more

Nigeria to boost Sharia banking

Nigeria plans to license at least two Islamic financial institutions this year. It will get help from Malaysia to expand its Sharia-compliant industry in a nation where 70 per cent of people have no access to regular banking services. Central … read more

Election staff want protection

Nigeria’s election chief Attahiru Jega has promised his nation’s April elections will see the problems of the past “brought down to the barest manageable levels.” However, his staff has other worries. Employees of the Independent National Electoral Commission asked Jega … read more

Governor’s convoy crashes, killing 4

A Nigerian state governor survived a Tuesday car crash that left four dead as he travelled to meet the president in the oil-rich country’s north, officials said. It was the second fatal crash in recent weeks involving President Goodluck Jonathan’s … read more