The Latest Breaking News from Nigeria

Joe Aribo Rangers transfer resolve to be tested as Southampton plot their move for midfielder

The Nigeria international is out of contract next summer and English Premier League sides are monitoring the situation.

Daily Record · Jul 3, 2022

The Nigerian gas deal, the Irish impresario and the £8bn ruling amid claims of bribery

Officials allege contract was corruptly procured by business duo behind P&ID as saga of energy project and secretive tribunal heads for high court

The Guardian - UK · Jul 3, 2022

Germany, Nigeria to sign accord on return of Benin Bronzes

Germany is set to sign an agreement with Nigeria that paves the way for the return of important sculptures known as the Benin Bronzes that were taken from Africa in the late 19th century

The Independent UK · Jul 1, 2022

Analysis: Nigerian state’s call to arms could spur state of anarchy

Authorities in Zamfara issued the call for self-defence as bandits continue to unleash terror across northern Nigeria.

Al Jazeera · Jun 29, 2022

In a Nigerian leprosy colony, residents endure stigma and neglect

There are 64 leprosy settlements across Nigeria but most are in varying states of disrepair with little to no funding.

Al Jazeera · Jun 29, 2022

Nigeria sells marginal oilfield licenses for $482m, ignores court

The licensing comes despite a court ruling in May, restraining Abuja from issuing licences pending a suit determination.

Al Jazeera · Jun 29, 2022

Glasgow to return more than 50 stolen cultural artefacts to Nigerian delegation

GLASGOW is set to host a Nigerain delegation for repatriation talks as the city looks to return cultural artefacts to descendants of their rightful…

The National (Scotland) · Jun 28, 2022

How Nigeria can turn its huge cashew waste into valuable citric acid

Nigeria – the sixth largest producer of cashew nuts globally – exports more than 80% of its raw cashews primarily to Vietman and India where they are processed into various consumer products such as butter, food and cosmetic ingredients.

The Conversation · Jun 28, 2022

Joe Aribo Rangers future latest as Premier League club drop transfer 'interest' in Nigerian

The attacker has attracted widespread interest this summer as his contract enters its final year at Ibrox, but a reunion with his former boss isn't expected to happen.

Glasgow Live · Jun 28, 2022

Nigeria gets new chief justice amid ‘all-time’ low judicial trust

The new acting chief justice was a signatory to a rare complaint by Supreme Court justices against his predecessor.

Al Jazeera · Jun 27, 2022