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Nigeria

Akufo-Addo to Lead ECOWAS Election Observer Mission to Benin

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has appointed former Ghanaian President, Nana Akufo-Addo, ...

  • 30 March 2026
  • Economy & Finance

Nigeria, Others Move to Launch ECOVISA to Ease Travel Across West Africa

Nigeria has joined Ghana, Senegal, Gambia, Sierra Leone, Côte d’Ivoire, Liberia, Togo and other West ...

  • 27 March 2026
  • Business

Nigeria Tops Civic Freedom Violations in West Africa as Crackdown Intensifies — Report

Civic freedoms across West Africa are facing a sharp decline, with Nigeria recording the highest ...

  • 21 March 2026
  • Logistics and Supply Chain

Middle East Crisis Threatens Shipping Routes to Nigeria, Raises Inflation Concerns

Stakeholders in Nigeria’s maritime sector have warned that the escalating crisis in the Middle East ...

  • 12 March 2026
  • Business

Ford Foundation Partners Push Climate Justice Solutions Across West Africa

Grantee organisations supported by the Ford Foundation across West Africa are developing new strategies to ...

  • 9 March 2026
  • Business

Ukraine releases alleged contract details of Nigerians killed fighting for Russia

Ukrainian military intelligence has released documents it claims show contract details of two Nigerians who ...

  • 16 February 2026
  • Algeria
NIGERIA

Local First: Nigeria Sets 2031 Deadline for Defense Import Ban

The Federal Government of Nigeria has announced a bold strategy to achieve total self-sufficiency in ...

  • 29 January 2026
  • Business
OJORA

Patriarch of the Ojora Family, Otunba Adekunle Ojora, Passes Away at 93

The Ojora family of Lagos has announced the passing of their patriarch, Otunba Adekunle Ojora. ...

  • 28 January 2026
  • Business
MILITARY

Nigeria Church Crisis: US Pledges New Military Aid

Families in a remote northwestern community are currently pleading for the safe return of more ...

  • 23 January 2026
  • News
BATURE

End of an Era: Kano Trade Icon Bature Abdulaziz Dies

Nigeria’s commercial landscape is in mourning following the passing of Dr. Bature Abdulaziz, a towering ...

  • 19 January 2026
  • News
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