Nigerian officers face court regarding fatal drone strike
Two Nigerian officers face court martial over drone strike that killed 85 civilians
Nigeria announces up to 35% pay hike for government workers
Nigeria announces up to 35% pay hike for government workers
Minister Godongwana stresses quality rather than size of SA economy
Minister of Finance Enoch Godongwana says South Africa should focus on the quality of its economy.
African leaders call for rethink on tackling violent extremism
African leaders at a security summit call for a revamp of institutions fighting violent extremism.
South Africa to become Africa’s largest economy: IMF
SA is set to overtake Nigeria and Egypt as the continent’s largest economy, IMF forecasts show
Nigerian judge to rule on separatist leader’s bail next month
Kanu denied breaching the 2017 bail conditions
Nigeria’s grid collapses again
The grid fell to around 50MW early on Monday from 4020MW the previous day.
Nigerian military swoops on militants and oil thieves
Nigeria’s military said it inflicted heavy losses on militant groups in the north and oil thieves.
Girls suffer most as Nigeria kidnap scourge hits school attendance
Kidnapping crisis in Nigeria is costing girls an education as parents choose safety over school
Nigeria’s former-central bank head faces fresh charges on Monday
Nigeria’s former central bank governor Godwin Emefiele will appear in a Lagos court
21 killed in Nigeria after herdsmen attack villagers
Gunmen have killed at least 21 villagers in Nigerian state of Kogi.
Nigeria’s electricity regulator hikes tariffs for wealthier consumers
Nigeria last reviewed electricity tariffs in 2020.
Nigeria unveils revamped economic management structure
President Bola Tinubu announced an overhaul of Nigeria’s economic governance.
Bad intel hinders fight on kidnappings: Nigeria defence chief
Nigeria’s Defence Chief says the army was being fed dangerous intelligence by informants.
Nigerian army rescues 17 students kidnapped in northwest Sokoto
Nigerian army rescues 17 students kidnapped in northwest Sokoto.
Nigeria mandates eco-friendly reporting in 4 years for businesses
Nigeria gives businesses four years to adopt eco-friendly reporting standards
Nigerian court denies separatist leader Kanu bail, orders trial
He was arrested in Kenya in 2021 and charged in Nigeria with terrorism.
Gunmen kidnap at least 87 in Nigeria’s Kaduna state
Tanko Wada Sarkin, a village head, said 87 people were taken.
Sixteen Nigerian soldiers killed in community clashes in Delta state
The chief of defence has directed an immediate investigation.
Gunmen kidnap 15 students in dawn raid on Nigerian school
Gunmen kidnapped at least 15 students from a school in Nigeria’s northwestern Sokoto state.