Nigeria, Cameroon hit by deadly bomb attack
In Nigeria, at least 30 people were killed in the northeastern state of Borno after an improvised explosive device detonated on a bridge Monday. According […]
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Nigeria: Police on high alert as Shiites react to US killing of Iranian commander
In Nigeria, the Islamic Movement (IMN) or Shiites “has strongly condemned the provocative airstrike”, ordered by US President Donald Trump. The airstrike led to the […]
Guinea-Bissau’s President-elect visits Senegal, Congo Brazzaville, Nigeria
President-elect of Guinea-Bissau, Umaro Sissoco Embalo has started a regional tour to boost ties with his regional counterparts. In Senegal, first stop since he […]
Buhari pledges to step down at end of second term
Nigeria’s President Muhammadu Buhari says he will be stepping down when his second term in office ends in 2023. There has been increased tension in […]
Nigeria announces visas on arrival for all African visitors in 2020
Nigeria’s president Muhammadu Buhari has announced Nigeria will begin issuing visas on arrival for all African nationals from next year. Buhari announced the plan while […]
Nigeria hosts a Forum on the implementation of the AfCFTA
Nigeria is hosting the National AfCFTA Forum on the “Effective Implementation of the AfCFTA for Industrialization and Inclusive Economic Development” from 5-6 December 2019, local […]
Nigeria: Reintegration process of repentant Boko Haram militants starts
The reintegration process in society of former Boko Haram militants after their rehabilitation at the military’s “Operation Safe Corridor” in the Nigerian northeastern state of […]
Nigeria fines 12 banks for failing to meet loan deadline
The Central Bank of Nigeria has fined 12 commercial banks, including the local subsidiary of US Citigroup, a total of 500 billion Naira ($1.4 billion), […]
World’s most dangerous, unfriendly places through expatriates’ eyes
A recent research published by InterNations has named Nigeria, South Africa, Kenya and Egypt among the world’s most dangerous places to live and work in, […]
South Africa: Nigerians fly back to Lagos after xenophobic attacks
Almost 200 Nigerians have left South Africa and returned to Lagos amid xenophobic violence in the southern African nation. The repatriation came after a cycle […]