The Latest Breaking News from Nigeria

More than 60 people arrested at same-sex wedding in Nigeria

Nigerian police use draconian anti-gay laws to harass and extort people, say human rights campaigners

Evening Standard · Aug 30, 2023

Logging is growing in a Nigerian forest home to endangered elephants. Rangers blame lax enforcement

Logging is threatening Omo Forest Reserve in southern Nigeria, which is home to endangered wildlife like African elephants

The Independent UK · Aug 30, 2023

World Cup coach Vera Pauw to leave Republic of Ireland role

The Dutch coach led the Republic into their first World Cup, where they led Canada at one point and drew with Nigeria.

The Independent UK · Aug 29, 2023

Cannabis is illegal in Nigeria but provides a living for families - study calls for rethink of drug laws

Arriving at the tranquil village health facility in southwestern Nigeria, we were met by a small gathering of men – young and old – with thinly veiled excitement.

The Conversation · Aug 28, 2023

Nigerians with HIV are stigmatised: study shows support from family and friends is crucial to well-being

Sub-Saharan Africa is one of the regions most affected by HIV. In Nigeria alone, an estimated 1.8 million people are living with the virus.

The Conversation · Aug 27, 2023

Nigeria's unemployment rate falls to 4.1%, using new methodology. Analysts say it’s an undercount

Nigeria's statistics agency says the unemployment rate now stands at 4.1%

The Independent UK · Aug 24, 2023

Algeria in diplomatic drive with Ecowas to avoid military action in Niger

Algeria has engaged in a diplomatic tour of three Ecowas countries in a bid to broker a diplomatic solution to resolve the crises across the Sahel, and avoid military intervention in Niger.

Radio France Internationale · Aug 24, 2023

NGO Providing Relief To Nigeria’s Persecuted Christians

Emancipation Centre for Crisis Victims in Nigeria, a local nongovernmental organization, assists victims of the country's attacks.

Zenger · Aug 24, 2023

Building collapse in Nigeria's capital leaves two people dead while many are feared trapped

Rescue crews are searching for survivors after a building collapse in Nigeria's capital left two people dead while many others are feared trapped

The Independent UK · Aug 24, 2023

Niger is a key player in the Sahel region - 4 security implications of the coup

The Niger coup – the fifth in the Sahel and sixth in the broader west Africa region in three years – has pushed the region further into political unrest and insecurity.

The Conversation · Aug 23, 2023