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* What happened: A fuel tanker exploded in Niger State, Nigeria, causing numerous deaths.
* Casualty Count: At least 50 people were killed, and many more were injured. The exact number is still being determined.
* Location: The accident occurred between the communities of Essan and Badeggi, along the road linking Bida town to Agaie town, in Katcha local government area of Niger State.
* time: The accident happened around 11 a.m. local time.
* Cause: Tanker accidents are common in Nigeria due to poor road maintenance, speeding, and disregard for traffic laws. People often attempt to siphon fuel after such accidents.
* Context: Nigeria is facing a difficult economic situation with high poverty rates (61% in extreme poverty) and a rising cost of living. Recent economic reforms (ending fuel subsidies and currency controls) have worsened the cost-of-living crisis, despite a recent slowing of inflation (still at 20.1% in August).
* Source: The information comes from Agence France-Presse (AFP) and Le Monde (a French newspaper).
