Nigeria

Xenophobia: Nigeria to Evacuate Over 1,000 Citizens From South Africa

By Omoyeni Ojeifo Screening has begun for the voluntary repatriation of Nigerians from South Africa amid renewed xenophobic tensions and rising concerns over...

Nigeria Braces for Impact As US Proposes 27.5% Tariffs Citing Forced Labor Concerns

Nigeria risks seeing US tariffs on its exports climb to 27.5 per cent after being named among 60 economies failing to effectively ban...

Nigeria’s Capital Inflows Surge 84% to $10.37bn in Q1 2026

By Samuel Akpan Nigeria attracted $10.37 billion in foreign capital in Q1 2026, marking an 83.83 percent increase from $5.64 billion a year...

Regional Joint Task Force Tightens Grip on Border Infiltration — Defence Minister

By Omoyeni Ojeifo Nigeria is ramping up its counterterrorism fight by expanding regional military alliances and investing heavily in local defense technology, according...

Israel, Nigeria Renew Talks to Forge Stronger Alliance

By Omoyeni Ojeifo Nigeria and Israel are exploring new pathways to deepen diplomatic engagement and expand cooperation across key sectors following a high...

Nigeria Logs Marginal Decline in World Bank Debt Amid Escalating Domestic Debt Strain

Nigeria’s debt to the World Bank’s concessional arm has edged lower to $18.5 billion as of March 31, 2026, offering a sliver of...

Nigeria Dominates African Para Powerlifting with Five Gold in Algiers

By Samuel Akpan Team Nigeria delivered another dominant display at the African Open Para Powerlifting Championship in Oran, Algeria, claiming five gold, two...

FG Targets Stronger Africa Trade Alliance With Morocco

By Omoyeni Ojeifo Nigeria is stepping up efforts to deepen its economic and diplomatic influence across Africa, with new discussions between Abuja and...

Nigeria’s Athletics Powerhouses Set to Dominate at CAA Senior Championships in Accra

By Samuel Akpan Nigeria is unleashing a formidable 45-athlete squad  25 women and 20 men  at the 2026 CAA Senior Athletics Championships in...

Nigeria, UK Seal Historic £746m Deal to Revamp Apapa, Tin Can Island Ports

Nigeria and the United Kingdom have entered into a significant £746 million export finance agreement aimed at revitalizing the Apapa and Tin Can...

Nigeria’s Inflation Dips Marginally to 15.10% in January 2026

Nigeria’s headline inflation rate eased to 15.10% in January 2026, marking a marginal decline from the 15.15% recorded in December 2025. According to...

Nigeria Edges Up Oil Output to 1.459m bpd in January, Yet Trails OPEC 1.5m bpd Target

Nigeria saw a marginal increase in crude oil output last month, reaching 1.459 million barrels per day (bpd). While the uptick reinforced Nigeria’s...

Mass Deportation: US Prepares to Send 79 Convicted Nigerians Home

At least 79 Nigerians are set to be deported as the U.S. Department of Homeland Security intensifies its focus on “high-priority” criminal offenders....

Ghana’s Cybercrime War: 9 Nigerians Arrested for Online Scams

Nine Nigerian nationals are in custody in Ghana for allegedly coordinating cybercrime syndicates from temporary hubs in the capital. Along with the suspects,...

Christmas Day Strike: Trump Says U.S. Hit ISIS Targets in Northern Nigeria

U.S. President Donald Trump on Christmas Day announced that American forces carried out airstrikes against ISIS-affiliated militants in Nigeria, marking a sharp escalation...

Nigeria’s World Cup Dreams Revived as FIFA Investigates DR Congo Over Ineligible Players

Nigeria’s bid to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup has received a boost as DR Congo’s eligibility in the playoff stage is...