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The U.N. said this month that the world's population reached 8 billion people, and more than half of the population growth up to 2050 would come from eight countries, five of them in Africa. In that time span, Nigeria is expected to double its population to 400 million people to become the world's third most populous nation. Experts warn that without proper planning, such growth would be unsustainable, as Timothy Obiezu reports from Abuja, Nigeria. Videographer: Emeka Gibson

Nigeria's plan to replace its naira currency with new designs to reduce excess cash and to fight counterfeiting, inflation and crime has led to a rush on U.S. dollars. Analysts say the timing — just ahead of February's election and as the economy struggles — could undermine confidence in Africa's largest economy. Timothy Obiezu reports from Abuja, Nigeria. Camera: Emeka Gibson

Nearly half of Nigerian households rely on high-polluting generators due to the country’s poor infrastructure and soaring fuel prices, according to a joint report by research firm Stears and Nigeria's Sterling Bank. A new group called Solar Sister is helping women and girls access solar power and become more financially independent. Timothy Obiezu has more from Abuja, Nigeria. Camera: Emeka Gibson and Timothy Obiezu

An aid group in Nigeria is helping hundreds of women living with disabilities to become their own bosses by learning how to make crafts and sell them. The group recently held a trade fair to showcase the products – as Timothy Obiezu reports from Abuja. Camera: Emeka Gibson  

Relatives of Nigerian students trapped in the besieged Black Sea port city of Kherson are calling on authorities to do more to return them home safely. Over the past three weeks, some of the estimated 80 students trapped in Kherson have tried to reach safety in neighboring countries.