Nigeria

Alarmed by the growing threat of violent extremism, African leaders attending a security summit in Nigeria called for a major overhaul of their security architecture. The summit highlighted the need …

Amid simmering tensions in Nigeria’s southern region, a pivotal legal decision looms on the horizon. A Nigerian judge is set to rule on the bail application for detained separatist leaders, …

Nigeria pioneers new Men5CV vaccine, a game-changer in meningitis prevention.

The Nigerian military announced the successful completion of a week-long operation targeting various threats across the country. The focus was on dismantling Islamist militant groups in the north, curbing oil …

Nigeria’s Kaduna State is reeling from a spate of kidnappings that have sparked fear and anxiety among residents, reminiscent of the infamous abduction of Chibok schoolgirls. Recent incidents have seen …

Nigerian health officials have issued a critical recall of a specific batch of Johnson & Johnson’s Benylin Paediatric cough syrup. The urgent action comes after tests revealed dangerously high levels …

Nigeria has taken a significant step in its fight against financial misconduct, as Tigran Gambaryan, a high-ranking executive at cryptocurrency exchange Binance, has been sentenced to prison on fraud charges. …

Nigeria announced plans to cut electricity subsidies for a portion of consumers, aiming to reduce pressure on government finances. This decision follows a series of economic reforms undertaken by the …

A Nigerian swimmer has made a powerful splash in the fight for mental health awareness. Akinrodoye Samuel, a swimming coach, completed a remarkable nearly 12-kilometer (7.45-mile) swim across the Lagos …

Nigeria, Africa’s largest economy, has been grappling with significant economic challenges for several years. President Bola Tinubu, who took office in 2023, inherited a nation burdened by record debt, high …