The Latest Breaking News from Nigeria

From fast risers to fallen giants: World Cup 2026 qualifiers to watch

Bolivia, Peru, struggling Nigeria and flagging Italy face an uphill struggle, but others have reason for optimism

The Guardian - UK · Sep 4, 2025

Digital Loan Sharks Prey On Inflation-hit Nigerians

Cash-strapped and in dire need of 30,000 naira (about $20), Mariam Ogundairo turned to a loan app, downloading it and registering her phone number.

International Business Times · Sep 4, 2025

At least 60 dead after boat sinks in Nigeria, officials say

Niger State emergency rescue officials said the overloaded vessel sunk after striking a submerged tree stump.

Al Jazeera · Sep 4, 2025

Nigeria’s Asisat Oshoala leaves Bay FC for Saudi Women’s Al-Hilal

Former Barcelona forward and Ballon d’Or nominee Oshoala leaves San Francisco for Saudi Women’s League on free transfer.

Al Jazeera · Sep 2, 2025

Cocoa Prices Fall on Demand Fears

December ICE NY cocoa (CCZ25 ) on Tuesday closed down -164 (-2.13%), and December ICE London cocoa #7 (CAZ25 ) closed down -13 (-0.25%). Cocoa prices retreated on Tuesday, with NY cocoa falling to a 1-month low and London cocoa sliding to a 6-week low. Cocoa prices have been under...

Barchart · Sep 2, 2025

Demand Concerns Undercut Cocoa Prices

December ICE NY cocoa (CCZ25 ) today is down -164 (-2.13%), and December ICE London cocoa #7 (CAZ25 ) is down -12 (-0.23%). Cocoa prices are moving lower today, with NY cocoa falling to a 1-month low and London cocoa sliding to a 6-week low. Cocoa prices have been under...

Barchart · Sep 2, 2025

Finland sentences Nigerian separatist leader to six years in prison

In 2024, the Nigerian military declared Simon Ekpa wanted as part of nearly 100 people sought on charges of terrorism. After his arrest in Finland, the Nigerian government sought his extradition.

Euronews · Sep 2, 2025

Fulham: Samuel Chukwueze feeling right at home after agreeing Deadline Day loan

The Nigeria international hopes to hit the ground running in SW6

Evening Standard · Sep 1, 2025

A Nigerian group attempts a 431-hour reading marathon to set a Guinness World Record

In Lagos, Nigeria, three men and two women have been reading aloud for over 431 hours to set a Guinness World Record

The Independent UK · Sep 1, 2025

‘Beware of 419!’: how a playwright delved into Nigerian scams – and what it taught him about money

When Inua Ellams, writer of Barber Shop Chronicles, went to Lagos, he became aware of how much fraud suffused the city – so he decided to tell the story of its cons

The Guardian - UK · Sep 1, 2025