The Latest Breaking News from Nigeria

What to know about Nigerian military airstrikes that kill civilians

Nigeria's military has again killed civilians in an airstrike intended for militants

The Independent UK · May 13

The Youngest Players in World Cup History

Teenagers have been trusted at soccer’s biggest event since its 1930 inception.

Sports Illustrated · May 13

Alex Ekubo dead: Nigerian actor dies aged 40 as 'broken' stars pay tribute

The actor, who was one of the most recognisable faces in Nigerian film, sparked concern by quitting social media in December 2024

Evening Standard · May 13

Uar Bernard: the ‘rarest physical specimen’ who exposes the NFL’s scouting flaws

The Philadelphia Eagles selected the Nigerian defensive lineman before he had even played a down of football. More teams should take risks on global talent

The Guardian - US · May 7

130 Nigerians seek repatriation after latest anti-immigration protests in South Africa

Nigeria plans to repatriate 130 citizens from South Africa following a new wave of anti-immigration protests

The Independent UK · May 4

Nigerian refinery accused of sacking union members is key to UK plan to tackle jet fuel shortage

Heidi Alexander says part of answer to strait of Hormuz crisis is importing more fuel from US and west Africa

The Guardian - UK · May 4

Nigeria’s budget is treated like a government secret: how an online public monitoring system could fight corruption

Nigerians have no reliable way of scrutinising the national budget. The citizen’s portal of the Nigerian Budget Office of the Federation is often offline, and when it is online, it is highly technical and difficult for ordinary citizens to understand.

The Conversation · May 4

Working from home in Nigeria: study finds women don’t have much choice

Nigerian women of working age are mostly (90%) self-employed. By comparison, self-employment accounts for less than 16% of employment in high-income countries such as the United States, Germany and the United Kingdom. It is far lower in middle-income countries like South Africa and Turkey too.

The Conversation · Apr 30

Kansas City Proves to Be a Prime WNBA Destination After Hosting Lynx Preseason Game

Minnesota took on the Nigerian national team on Monday, the first time since 2005 a WNBA game was played in K.C.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 29

Why do so many African women bleach their skin? Study looks beyond what they tell researchers

In some African countries, more than 50% of women regularly use skin-lightening products. In South Africa, the rate is 32%, while in Nigeria it’s 77%. This dwarfs rates in other regions of the world.

The Conversation · Apr 28