Nigeria

Court grants bail to ex-Nigerian central bank chief facing fraud charges
Godwin Emefiele, who was arrested by security services in June, has pleaded not guilty to the charges.
Published On 22 Nov 2023
Nigerian workers’ wages diminish as inflation rises and gov’t revenue dips
Nigerian public sector workers may earn slightly more than they did years ago, but can afford fewer things than before.
Published On 21 Nov 2023
If Gaza were in your city, how much would be destroyed?
More than half of Gaza’s homes have been damaged by Israel’s bombardments and at least 1.5 million people are displaced.
Published On 13 Nov 2023
In Nigeria, youths seek ‘happy hours’ in laughing gas amid economic woes
Nitrous oxide, once used in clinical practice, is becoming a recreational drug of choice for Nigerian youths.
Published On 10 Nov 2023

Thursday’s court ruling puts to rest the most intense election battle the West African country has seen in decades.

Nigeria’s highest court dismisses the opposition’s claims of fraud and electoral law violations.

For years, Nigerian doctors fled overseas, seeking better pay. Now, they say they are doing so to avoid dying on duty.

Meanwhile, in UFC 294’s co-main event, middleweight Khamzat Chimaev beat Kamaru Usman by majority decision.

Many are viewing Africa’s newest club competition with interest – for its impact on the African game, and beyond.

Festival attendees say the late Fela Kuti’s criticism of Nigeria’s government is still relevant decades after his death.

The Nigerian singer-songwriter’s artistry has been heavily influenced by places as varied as the church and strip clubs.

The blaze occurred when a home-made refinery ignited a nearby oil reservoir, leaving victims severely burned.

Late US official Colin Powell’s dance 15 years ago was a seminal moment for Afrobeats, long before its global success.

Nigerians of all ages say they are disillusioned with the country’s progress in six decades, so patriotism is waning.

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