The Latest Breaking News from Nigeria

Deadly Violence Erupts In Nigeria Amid Methodist Church Schism

Tragic violence erupts in Nigeria as religious schism over LGBTQ bans escalates between Methodist factions.

Top News · Dec 18, 2024

Deadly violence in Nigeria linked to breakup of United Methodist Church over LGBTQ policies

United Methodist News Service reports that a religious schism has turned deadly in Nigeria, with a church member fatally shot and two young children killed as homes were set ablaze

The Independent UK · Dec 17, 2024

Nigerian VP who attacked Kemi Badenoch was accused of failures when Boko Haram kidnapped 200 girls

Allies of Kemi Badenoch have hit back at the Nigerian vice president Kashim Stettima after he publicly criticised the new Tory leader

The Independent UK · Dec 15, 2024

In Nigeria's lithium boom, many mines are illegal and children do much of the work

Growing demand for the lithium used in batteries for electric vehicles and energy storage has created a new frontier for mining in Nigeria

The Independent UK · Dec 12, 2024

Nigerian government hits out at Kemi Badenoch after she criticised country

Vice-president Kashim Shettima hits out at the new Tory leader accusing her of "denigrating her country of origin” - while praising Rishi Sunak

The Independent UK · Dec 11, 2024

CNG-Powered Truck Explodes, Rains Debris On Neighborhood

This might not have made national news, but if you live in the Chicago area, you might have heard about a garbage truck explosion over the weekend. Or, if you actually lived in or were visiting the suburb of Arlington Heights, where the explosion occurred, you might actually have heard…

RideApart · Dec 10, 2024

Dozens kidnapped by rifle-wielding men in northwest Nigeria village

Residents said men carrying assault rifles went door to door, kidnapping people in the northwestern town of Kakin Dawa.

Al Jazeera · Dec 10, 2024

Equinor Wraps Up $2 Billion Asset Sale, Streamlining Global Oil And Gas Portfolio

Equinor exits Azerbaijan and Nigeria, realizing up to $2 billion and aligning with their strategy to optimize their portfolio and sustain production.

Benzinga · Dec 9, 2024

How to stay safe during Nigeria’s festive season: 4 tips from a security expert

Festive season is here again. During the last quarter of the year (a period popularly called the “ember months” in Nigeria – a reference to the last letters of the words September, October, November and December), many people count down to Christmas, End-of-the-Year and New Year festivities.

The Conversation · Dec 9, 2024

Cash Crunch Fuels Rising Misgivings Against Nigeria's Money Agents

Mobile money agents have become a familiar sight across Nigeria, using handy point-of-sale machines to provide essential services to millions of people without access to banking, particularly in hard-to-reach rural areas.

International Business Times · Dec 9, 2024