Reversing Niger coup will “send a message” – Nigeria’s defence chief
A collective ECOWAS decision towards restoring democratic order in Niger will send a "strong message" although a potential military action faces challenges, Nigeria’s defence...
Nigeria punishes Niger with power cut after coup
Nigeria has cut electricity supply to Niger after soldiers took power there last week, leaving major cities there in blackouts.
Nigeria provides the bulk of...
Nationwide #protests hold in Nigeria over fuel subsidy
Thousands marched through Nigerian streets on Wednesday on the first day of protests called by labour unions over the government’s removal of petrol subsidy...
Loans, buses, farms….A breakdown of Tinubu’s subsidy ‘palliatives’
President Bola Tinubu gave a televised speech to the nation Monday evening in an effort to address growing discontent over the hardship caused by...
Nigeria, Russia’s Rusal plan ALSCON restart
The Nigerian government is in talks with Russian Aluminium giant Rusal for a possible restart of operations at ALSCON smelter in Ikot Abasi, Akwa...