Currency crisis in nigeria: In official trade, the value of the nigerian naira fell to its lowest level ever. That is driven by a scarcity of u.S. Dollars even as the government assured that supply will be increased.

Nigeria's Naira crashes 23% amid dollar shortage in Nigeria

Here we bring you a quick round-up of all the latest news and top headlines from all across the globe: Ukrainian President Zelensky who will be travelling to US this week to meet President Joe Biden, will plead his case before Republicans who are opposed to sending more money for Ukraine's fight against Russia.

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Presidential polls in the African nation of Nigeria are almost over. Officials are now in the process of counting votes. Nearly ninety million people were eligible to cast their votes for appointing the successor of President Muhammadu Buhari. They are former Lagos governor and all progressive Congress' candidate Bola Tinubu. The surprise third party candidate Peter Obi, who is from the labor party and is a former governor of Anambra and People's Democratic Party candidate Atiku Abubakar who is a former vice President.

Nigeria General Elections 2023: Counting of votes begin for Presidential polls

This is the first time since the end of military rule in 1999 that a serious candidate has entered the fray which has been dominated by the APC and the main opposition PDP. Nigeria is struggling with Islamist insurgencies in the northeast, an epidemic of kidnappings for ransom, conflict between herders and farmers, shortages of cash, fuel and power, as well as deep-rooted corruption and poverty. Many Nigerians were casting ballots on Saturday evening, hours after the official deadline for casting votes ended. In the federal capital Abuja, voters complained of glitches in uploading votes which caused delays. on the other side, Nigeria's commercial hub of Lagos saw armed men firing shots in air and snatching the presidential ballot box.

Nigeria Elections 2023: Who will succeed President Muhammadu Buhari?

Nigeria is going to the polls later today in one of the most crucial elections in the nation's history. Securities tight across the country as voting has sometimes been followed by violence. Nigerians are now hoping for better economic times as they choose their new President and lawmakers.

Nigeria all set to vote in one of most unpredictable elections; to elect new President, lawmakers

Voting has begun to elect a new President in the African nation of Nigeria. The nation will choose a successor to Muhammadu Buhari, who is stepping down after eight years. Nigerians are also voting for the country's two houses of the Parliament - the National Assembly and the Senate.

Nigeria: Polls to elect President begin, nearly 90 mn people eligible to vote

Nigeria: Security tight ahead of polls; Nigerians stock up essentials

The stakes are high as Nigeria heads to the ballot to elect its next President and Vice President on February 25. According to a research consultancy in Nigeria, a runoff election could be a possibility of the voters cast their ballot for their preferred candidate.

Nigeria goes to polls on February 25, stakes high for Presidential elections

Nigeria lifted its ban on microblogging site Twitter on Thursday after a tweet from President Muhammadu Buhari was deleted months ago. In June last year, President Muhammadu Buhari in a tweet had threatened to punish regional secessionists in the country's southeast which has been plagued by civil war.

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At least 23 people were killed in Nigeria after a truck carrying petrol overturned and caught fire on a busy road on Thursday. "The death of 23 people as confirmed by the Federal Road Safety Commission, represents another disturbing and saddening incident in the litany of tragedies that have befallen our country," President Buhari said, adding, "I am seriously worried about the frequency of these unfortunate and large scale tragedies in the country which cause needless deaths.

At least 23 killed including students as fuel truck catches fire in Nigeria

Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari's throne is shaking. His election in 2015 had brought hope that he would end the violence in the country, but the situation became worse.

Nigeria, where most forms of violence thrive and an end looks distant

Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari said the terrorists were on the run and 'no longer had a place to hide'

Army 'crushes' Boko Haram's last stronghold: Nigeria