Nigeria’s leader said Tuesday that his government will embark on “massive education” of youth as one way to tackle the increasing kidnappings for ransom now threatening the… Read More

A massive explosion in the Nigerian city of Ibadan killed two people and injured 77 others overnight.Rescue and recovery efforts are ongoing in seven suburbs of Nigeria's third most-populous… Read More

The Central bank in Nigeria has released guidelines for banks opening cryptocurrency accounts after it lifted its ban on crypto assets. However, there are calls for the government to embar… Read More

Nigeria will receive some of its stolen assets believed to be worth £6.9m ($8.9m). This is following the verdict of an American court, which ruled that the source of the funds is ambig… Read More

Nigeria's state-owned oil company NNPC Ltd on Monday tendered for operators of its Port Harcourt oil refinery in the Niger Delta, which is expected to begin production in the first quarter o… Read More

Shell Plc agreed to sell its Nigerian onshore oil business to a consortium of local companies for more than $1.3 billion. If approved by the government, the transaction would fulfill Shell&r&hell…Read More

At least eight people were confirmed dead and many were missing after a wooden ferry carrying 100 people capsized in northwest Nigeria, local emergency services said on Tuesday.The accident… Read More

Nigeria's first lady has joined the chorus of voices condemning the killing of a student abducted along with her five sisters, calling it a "devastating loss".Nabeeha Al-Kadriyar, 21, was "s… Read More

Nigeria kicks off its journey in AFCON 2023 against a giant slayer like Equatorial Guinea.beIN SPORTS Read More

Nigeria's Central Bank has sacked the boards and management of three lenders due to what it called regulatory infringements and acts that pose a threat to financial stability. The affected… Read More

Nigerian President Bola Tinubu has slashed his travel budget and that of other senior government officials as part of his government's cost-cutting measures. His office says that the presi… Read More

The Nigerian army has arrested two soldiers after a viral video allegedly showed them torturing a civilian.In the footage, a man in military fatigues and another in civilian clothing repeate… Read More

Wildlife officials in Abuja Nigeria on Tuesday destroyed 2.5 tons of elephant tusks valued at 11.2 million dollars. Officials say the powder will be used to create a monument symbolizing t… Read More

Consumers in Nigeria are complaining about the rising cost of living, with essential goods like sugar seeing a significant hike. The west African country does produce some sugar locally, b… Read More

Nigeria is dealing with an outbreak of lassa fever, an illness caused by consuming food contaminated by rats.The government says the country recorded more than 1,200 cases and 219 deaths f… Read More

At least 20 people are feared dead in an accident involving two passenger boats travelling from Andoni to Bonny island in Nigeria's coastal Rivers State, local officials said on Wednesday, t… Read More

In 2024, Nigeria plans to produce 31 million metric tonnes of grain to address its food security problems. The government says the increased grain output will help deal with food inflation… Read More

Nigerian President Bola Tinubu has suspended the country's humanitarian affairs minister, Betta Edu, over her alleged involvement in corruption. President Tinubu has also ordered a thoroug… Read More

Nigeria on Tuesday destroyed 2.5 tonnes of seized elephant tusks valued at over 9.9 billion naira ($11.2 million) in a push to protect its dwindling elephant population from rampant wildlife… Read More

Dubai International Chamber recently opened its seventh office in Nigeria. The wider oil-rich Gulf region is seeking to leverage its unique geography with sound investment opportunities in… Read More

The Nigerian government says it is determined to not only end petrol imports but to also make the country a net exporter of petroleum products by the end of this year. It says its two othe… Read More

Nigeria's electricity regulator has put up for sale the sixth largest power distribution utility over a $130 million debt, less than two years after the lenders who took over the company fai… Read More

Nigeria’s president on Monday suspended the country’s minister of humanitarian affairs and poverty alleviation over the use of a private bank account for ministry financial trans… Read More

Nigeria's central bank has paid nearly $2 billion in outstanding foreign exchange forwards in the last three months in a bid to clear a backlog of dollars, a spokesperson has said, but forex… Read More

Nigeria faces forex shortage due to reduced capital investments, with capital importation dropping to 650 million U.S. dollars in the third quarter of 2023, prompting analysts to call for… Read More

 Before his death in 2021 at the age of 57, TB Joshua was one of Africa's most influential televangelists.The Christian preacher attracted followers from all over the world by claiming… Read More

The additional deployment follows attacks by gunmen who invaded communities in Plateau state on Christmas Eve, killing over 150 people. Analysts believe the government needs to employ more… Read More

Nigerian state-owned oil firm NNPC Ltd will complete test runs at the Port Harcourt refinery in the south this month, in a major step towards resuming operations five years after the plant w… Read More

Nigeria's economic and financial crimes agency on Thursday inspected Dangote Group's books as part of investigations into possible past misuse of foreign currency sourced from the central ba… Read More

Nigerians love their cars-- but it’s hard to keep them on the road these days. The loss of their currency's value and expensive import tariffs have led to high inflation. That's forc… Read More

Heavily armed assailants suspected to be Boko Haram insurgents randomly shot at people on Monday. Authorities launched investigations into the incident two weeks after bandits killed two p… Read More

Midfielder Wilfred Ndidi has withdrawn from Nigeria’s squad for the Africa Cup of Nations through injury and been replaced by Belgian-based Alhassan Yusuf, the country's football feder… Read More

The minister revealed this during an inspection of facilities of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) alongside the Comptroller General (CG) of the Service, Wura-Ola Adepoju.Nigerians will… Read More

Attacks in Nigeria's central Plateau state left nearly 160 people dead after gunmen rounded several villages over the weekend. Authorities say the raids were senseless and unprovoked.&nbsp&hellip…Read More

The Nigerian government says at least 160 people were killed in attacks by armed groups on remote farming communities at the weekend. It's the worst violence in the central Plateau state i… Read More

Communities in Plateau state, Nigeria are in mourning after at least 160 people were killed in a series of attacks by armed groups over the Christmas weekend. The gunmen targeted about 20… Read More

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has lifted a ban on transacting in cryptocurrencies.At the same time, the bank said there is a need to regulate virtual asset service providers (VASPs), inc… Read More

The nine-day Polo Fiesta in Abuja culminated in a spectacle of luxury and talent. National and international battle-ready players mounted thoroughbred polo ponies, competing for top honors… Read More

Rising inflation has forced many people across Nigeria to slash their spending. Experts have warned that the reduced spending could affect the country's economy.CGTN Read More

Nigerian mother-of-three Grace Godwin was preparing food on Christmas Eve when her husband burst into the kitchen and ordered her and the children to run and take cover in the bush after gun… Read More

The 2023 African Hair Summit seeks to encourage more African women to embrace their natural hair. Experts say doing that is not only the healthier alternative but will also spur the growth… Read More

As the world's demand for chocolate grows, cocoa farmers in Nigeria are moving into protected areas of a forest reserve that is home to endangered species like African forest elephants. Ov… Read More

In a bid to alleviate the financial strain associated with holiday travels, the Nigerian government has introduced measures to provide relief to its citizens during the festive season. The a… Read More

Justice Joy Uwanna, a distinguished high court judge in Nigeria, was kidnapped while returning from a court session on Monday night in southern Akwa Ibom state.The incident occurred along Uy… Read More

Nigeria's new $19 billion Dangote oil refinery has received 1 million barrels of oil from state-owned oil company NNPC Ltd, its second crude cargo this month, as it steps up preparations to… Read More

An $11 billion damages bill against Nigeria for a collapsed gas processing project which was procured by bribery has been thrown out by London's High Court.The West African country was on th… Read More

TotalEnergies (TTEF.PA) reaffirmed its commitment to business interests in Nigeria, the French company said, adding that its head Patrick Pouyanne had met Nigeria President Bola Tinubu in Ab… Read More

A Nigerian, Olusimbo Ige, has become the first black woman to be appointed as Commissioner for Chicago Department of Public Health, in the United States.Chicagos’s Mayor, Brandon Johns… Read More

Nigerians have been leaving an indelible mark on the global sports stage for many years. Consequently, it comes as no surprise that numerous Nigerian athletes have become integral parts of f… Read More

Nigeria's Supreme Court on Friday overturned a judgment by a lower court that dropped terrorism charges against separatist leader Nnamdi Kanu, ruling that trial on the charges should continu… Read More

Mikel John Obi vividly remembers the moment he was told his father, Pa Michael Obi, had been kidnapped for a second time.Kidnappings for ransom targeting wealthy family members has become co… Read More

Nigeria is urging multinational companies to remain in the country despite the tough economic conditions that exist there. Some of the companies say inflation and a shortage of foreign exc… Read More

The ECOWAS Court of Justice in Abuja has rejected a request to order the transfer of a Nigerian convicted of fraud in the United States to complete his jail time in Nigeria.The court, in a j… Read More

Images of African senior citizens walking the runway created a buzz on social media, eventually going viral. These AI-generated pictures challenged the typical depictions of elderly Africa… Read More

In a decisive move, Jumia is shuttering its food delivery service, Jumia Food, across its operating countries, including Nigeria, Kenya, Morocco, Ivory Coast, Tunisia, Uganda, and Algeria, b… Read More

Nigeria still needs to control inflation and stabilise its foreign exchange market to boost growth in Africa's largest economy following currency reforms and the removal of a petrol subsidy… Read More

A judge in Bauchi State, Nigeria, has granted bail to Rhoda Jatau. Jatau, a Christian and mother of five, had been imprisoned since May 2022 for allegedly sharing a video on WhatsApp condemn… Read More

 For years, Maryam Lawani was really pained when it rained. She lived in the Oshodi Isolo area of Lagos, Nigeria’s commercial capital, where canals often overflow messily into the… Read More

A deal struck at the COP28 climate summit in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, to “transition away” from fossil fuels received a less-than-hearty welcome Wednesday in Nigeria, which d… Read More

The refinery recently received its first shipment of crude oil and several more are on the way. The first batch of processed oil products from the refinery is projected to roll out sometim… Read More

Victor Osimhen’s goals helped Napoli win the Italian Serie A last season. The 24-year-old scored 31 goals in all competitions during the season and ended the club's 33-year wait for… Read More

At least four Nigerian soldiers were killed while two South Koreans were abducted during an attack by gunmen in Nigeria’s oil-rich southern Rivers state, authorities said.The gunmen am… Read More

Napoli’s Nigeria striker Victor Osimhen was named men’s African player of the year on Monday during a ceremony organised by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) in Marrake… Read More

Efforts to tackle food security crisis have made some progress in Nigeria. However, analysts believe the country will struggle to cope with the effects of conflict, climate and economic do… Read More

Nigeria's recent crude oil revenue boom is making headlines, and experts attribute it to bold moves like subsidy removal and the devaluation of the local currency. The West African nation… Read More

Heads of State from the West African Economic Block, ECOWAS, have congregated in Abuja, Nigeria's capital, for a crucial summit aimed at tackling pressing regional issues, security threats… Read More

For the past five years, Nigerian actor, producer, and director Ibrahim Yekini has released most of his movies exclusively on YouTube. In November, he posted two of the biggest films of his… Read More

The Dangote oil refinery in Nigeria on Friday received its first cargo of 1 million barrels of crude oil from Shell International Trading and Shipping Co (STASCO), bringing the start of oper… Read More

Nollywood may be the heart of the Nigerian film industry, but it's not just local talent that has fallen in love with the vibrant landscapes and rich culture of Nigeria. In recent times, for… Read More

In northern Nigeria, climate change is reshaping the landscape. More frequent heat waves as well as heavier and prolonged rainfall have led to increased challenges for the locals. Climate… Read More

The Nigerian authorities must promptly, thoroughly, independently, impartially, transparently and effectively investigate the killing of more than 120 civilians in two military air strikes o… Read More

At least 85 civilians were killed when an army drone attack erroneously targeted a religious gathering in northwest Nigeria, officials confirmed Tuesday, as the president ordered an investig… Read More

Nigeria has until December 8 to comply with the World Anti-Doping Code or risk having its athletes disqualified from the Paris 2024 Olympics and other global sporting competitions. The Wor… Read More

For sharing a message among her co-workers that criticised a mob action last May, Rhoda Ya’u Jatau has spent the last year in police detention on charges of blasphemy towards Islam.The… Read More

Nigerian authorities say national defense, internal security and economic stability are the top priorities in the 2024 budget that President Bola Tinubu delivered to lawmakers on Wednesday.I… Read More

Asthma sufferers among those rationing drugs amid shortages and high prices after the pharmaceutical company ceased business in Nigeria this year.Salamat Olashile takes a tablet from a white… Read More

Gunmen kidnapped at least eight people in an attack on the Dan Honu community in Nigeria's northern Kaduna state, residents said on Thursday.Kidnapping for ransom is rife in northwest Nigeri… Read More

Nigeria's president has delivered his first budget since taking office, as the country faces a deepening cost of living crisis.He announced government plans to spend 27.5 trillion naira ($34… Read More

Nigeria has one of the highest unemployment rates globally. College and university graduates regularly find a job market with few opportunities in the West African nation. However, rather… Read More

A British-Nigerian man has confessed in a US court to defrauding and stealing more than $6m (£4.7m) over seven years.Idris Dayo Mustapha, 33, was part of a hacking ring that infiltrate… Read More

The inaugural Confederation of Africa Canoe Sprint and Para Canoe qualifiers for the 2024 Olympic games in Paris begun in Nigeria. Nearly 15 nations are competing for Olympic berths, with… Read More

Nigeria's cabinet has approved a $1 billion concessionary loan from the African Development Bank (AfDB) to support financing the budget and improve foreign exchange supply, Finance Minister… Read More

Media in Nigeria reported that nearly 100 people were abducted in Zamfara state, in the northwestern part of the country. Bandits are said to have raided four villages, where they kidnappe… Read More

At least 100 people have been abducted by gunmen in Nigeria's northwest, residents have said.Locals told the BBC that armed men on motorcycles stormed villages in Zamfara state.The residents… Read More

Rain Pryor, the daughter of American comedian and actor, Richard Pryor, has commenced shooting of her Nollywood-Hollywood film project in Nigeria.The untitled film centers around the Yoruba… Read More

Nigerians seeking a safe outlet for their anger can now get an unusual form of therapy, a "rage room" where they can break glass, smash wardrobes, and destroy electronic devices without any… Read More

Clashes between rival militant groups in Nigeria have left 60 dead. Sources told AFP that fighters from Islamic State West Africa Province ambushed a fleet of Boko Haram boats on Lake Chad… Read More

A truck overloaded with food items and more than 200 people crashed in north-central Nigeria’s Niger state, killing 25 passengers and injuring dozens of others, authorities said Wednes… Read More

A Nigerian court has freed former central bank Governor Godwin Emefiele, who has been charged with six counts of fraud and corruption, on bail.Emefiele, suspended as head of the central bank… Read More

Nigerians have emerged as Canada's fastest-growing international student population in the first half of 2023. This is according to a recently released report on Nigerian study permit trends… Read More

Nigerian and German companies on Tuesday signed two accords in Berlin that include a $500 million renewable energy pact and a gas export deal, further strengthening economic ties between the… Read More

The Food and Agricultural Organization projects that nearly 26.5 million Nigerians will experience hunger by next year. This is linked to challenges, including security issues like insurge… Read More

When Yusuf Mogaji joined Nigeria’s federal civil service as a non-teaching staff member at the University of Ilorin in 2015, he had dreams of building his own house. His monthly salary… Read More

Millions of people in Africa's most populous country, Nigeria, are struggling with economic problems analysts say were caused in part by government reform policies introduced earlier this ye… Read More

They insist that China has been instrumental to Africa's development, and say instead, the West African nation should prioritize solving its internal economic challenges.CGTN Read More

More than 4,000 Nigerian prisoners were released on Saturday as part of a drive to reduce prison overcrowding in the country, Interior Minister Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo announced on Sunday."We hav… Read More

The Federal Government of Nigeria has initiated discussions with Elon Musk's Starlink on setting up programs that will create jobs in Nigeria through local maintenance and production of its… Read More

 Nigeria continued their stumbling start to the African 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign on Sunday when they were held to a 1-1 draw by Zimbabwe, but there were wins for Egypt and Alg… Read More

According to the Food and Agricultural Organization, as many as 26 million Nigerians could face severe hunger by next year. The UN agency says several issues, but mainly insecurity, contri… Read More

The Federal Government has declared a state of emergency in Nigeria’s health sector.This was as stakeholders across the sector converged in Ekiti State for the 64th National Council on… Read More