Stories from Nigeria

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) reports that approximately 60% of Nigerian university students are allegedly involved in cybercrime activities. Luigi Mangione and Cole Allen, identified as recent perpetrators of violence, were both graduates of elite universities with master's degrees. The commentator noted that these individuals were not anonymous or uneducated. The segment suggested the country needs to reset its moral compass to address a spiral of violence.

Airfare prices from Lagos to Benin have risen to 145,000 Naira from approximately 90,000 Naira. The increase is driven by surging global aviation fuel prices caused by ongoing Middle East conflicts. This price hike is compressing profit margins for airlines and has led several small and medium-sized Nigerian carriers into operating losses. The Nigerian airline operators alliance previously warned of these rising costs. Multiple small and medium-sized Nigerian airlines are currently operating at a loss due to compressed profit margins. African airlines are particularly vulnerable to these shifts as fuel typically accounts for 30% to 40% of their operating costs, compared to a global average of 20% to 25%. Airfare and fuel-related costs in Nigeria have risen from approximately 900 Naira per liter in February to 3,300 Naira per liter currently.

The National Council on Nutrition approved the National Policy on Food and Nutrition for 2026-2035. The policy aims to address malnutrition and will be submitted to the Federal Executive Council for finalization.

The government of Katsina State in Nigeria has signed a deal with British firm Conflow to deploy 50,000 solar-powered smart street lights. These lights, known as iLAMS, are designed to function as distributed AI data centers. The company claims each light will contain Nvidia hardware to support these functions. A Nigerian state has signed a deal to integrate AI data centers into street lighting infrastructure. The system utilizes solar power to operate autonomously and includes computer chips, specifically GPUs, inside the street lights. This edge computing setup is designed to prevent single points of failure by providing compute power directly at the location where it is needed. The project aims to utilize the lights for both illumination and computing capabilities.

The move aims to formalize leadership within the petroleum regulatory body.

The Islamic Development Bank has approved financing for several investments in Nigeria. The funding aims to enhance production capacities and meet market demands across three production units at the National Company for Alliances and Paper in Yobouje. The project is intended to strengthen the company's ability to meet regional requirements. The bank's approval is intended to support industrial productivity. The move aims to strengthen the country's industrial capabilities, according to the report.

Representatives from 203 Tunisian companies and Nigerian entities are meeting today at the Center for Export Development headquarters in Yobouje, Nigeria. The meeting is part of a strategic partnership aimed at increasing Tunisian export volumes to Nigeria. The session is scheduled to conclude tonight.

Authorities confirmed that armed men opened fire on football spectators in northeastern Nigeria. No group has officially claimed responsibility for the attack. The Adamawa state has experienced repeated incidents of violence from armed groups and criminal elements. Authorities have launched investigations to identify the perpetrators and determine the circumstances behind an attack on a community gathering and places of worship. The attack resulted in fatalities and left the area in mourning.

Armed men reportedly opened fire on spectators at a football pitch in northeast Nigeria. The attackers then allegedly set fire to the area. No specific casualty counts or names of the attackers were provided in the report.

An attack by IS militants in eastern Nigeria has resulted in at least 920 deaths. The incident occurred in the eastern region of the country. Fighters identified as belonging to the Islamic State (IS) attacked a village in Nigeria. At least 9 people were killed in the attack by IS fighters. Inforadio RBB reports at least 9 deaths from an Islamic State fighter attack on a Nigerian village. German reports indicate IS fighters attacked a village in Nigeria, resulting in at least 9 deaths. The attack occurred in a region experiencing ongoing conflict with insurgent groups.