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West African Football Giants Nigeria and Ghana Stunned in AFCON 2027 QualifiersSports

West African Football Giants Nigeria and Ghana Stunned in AFCON 2027 Qualifiers

West African powerhouses Ghana and Nigeria suffered major upsets in the Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, while heavyweights Egypt, Morocco, and Senegal secured crucial victories.

Al Jazeera English|September 30, 2026|1
Over 80 Abducted in Nigeria as Police Discover Human Remains Amid Spate of KidnappingsBreaking News

Over 80 Abducted in Nigeria as Police Discover Human Remains Amid Spate of Kidnappings

More than 80 people have been reported missing in Nigeria following coordinated weekend kidnappings by armed gangs, while police discovered suspected human remains in Abia state.

Al Jazeera English|September 29, 2026|1
Patrick Vieira Begins Senegal Tenure with Draw as Nigeria Survives Madagascar ScareSports

Patrick Vieira Begins Senegal Tenure with Draw as Nigeria Survives Madagascar Scare

Patrick Vieira debuted as Senegal coach with a 1-1 draw against Mozambique, while Nigeria narrowly defeated Madagascar 2-1 in Africa Cup of Nations qualifying.

Al Jazeera English|September 26, 2026
Inside Nigeria's Refining Boom: Why Domestic Production Has Failed to Lower Fuel PricesEconomy

Inside Nigeria's Refining Boom: Why Domestic Production Has Failed to Lower Fuel Prices

Despite the historic launch of the Dangote Petroleum Refinery and a sharp drop in fuel imports, Nigeria continues to grapple with high fuel prices and a cost-of-living crisis driven by market concentration and subsidy removal.

Al Jazeera English|September 22, 2026|2
Inside Aliko Dangote's Mega Refinery: Transforming Nigeria's Energy Future and Empowering AfricaEconomy

Inside Aliko Dangote's Mega Refinery: Transforming Nigeria's Energy Future and Empowering Africa

Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote discusses the monumental challenges of building his landmark refinery, which aims to reduce fuel imports, boost African self-sufficiency, and create wealth for citizens.

Al Jazeera English|September 21, 2026
Diplomatic Tensions Reopen Between Nigeria and South Africa Following Violent Anti-Migrant ProtestsPolitics

Diplomatic Tensions Reopen Between Nigeria and South Africa Following Violent Anti-Migrant Protests

A fresh diplomatic rift has emerged between Nigeria and South Africa following a series of violent anti-migrant protests and the deaths of Nigerian nationals, testing relations between the continent's two influential powers.

Egypt Independent|September 17, 2026|1
Nigeria Halts Official Delegations to South Africa Amid Escalating Anti-Migrant ViolencePolitics

Nigeria Halts Official Delegations to South Africa Amid Escalating Anti-Migrant Violence

Nigeria's parliament has suspended all official and virtual visits to South Africa in response to escalating anti-migrant violence and attacks on Nigerian citizens.

Al Jazeera English|September 11, 2026|1
Inside Uber's Strategic Exit from Nigeria, Uganda, and Other African MarketsEconomy

Inside Uber's Strategic Exit from Nigeria, Uganda, and Other African Markets

Uber has exited Nigeria and Uganda amid rising operating costs and driver pressures, marking a continuation of the company's selective retreat from several African markets.

Al Jazeera English|September 11, 2026|1
Secret Three-Month Ceasefire Reportedly Reached Between Nigeria and Boko HaramPolitics

Secret Three-Month Ceasefire Reportedly Reached Between Nigeria and Boko Haram

An investigation reveals that the Nigerian government and Boko Haram have maintained a secret three-month ceasefire following the negotiated release of 360 abducted villagers.

Al Jazeera English|September 9, 2026|1
Nauru Officially Establishes Its New Embassy in JerusalemPolitics

Nauru Officially Establishes Its New Embassy in Jerusalem

An inquiry into the cost of family meals in Nigeria is highlighted alongside updates regarding Nauru opening an embassy in Jerusalem.

Al Jazeera English|September 7, 2026|1
Nigeria's EFCC Fires Over 40 Employees Amid Corruption and Financial Misconduct ProbePolitics

Nigeria's EFCC Fires Over 40 Employees Amid Corruption and Financial Misconduct Probe

Nigeria's Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has dismissed more than 40 employees over corruption allegations, according to agency chairman Ola Olukoyede.

Al Jazeera English|September 2, 2026|1
Travelers Stranded for Days on Deteriorating Nigerian HighwayBreaking News

Travelers Stranded for Days on Deteriorating Nigerian Highway

Travelers face days of being stranded on a deteriorating Nigerian highway as rescue operations unfold elsewhere near the Nepal-China border.

Al Jazeera English|August 29, 2026|1
Unpacking Nigeria's Escalating Crisis of Recurrent Mass KidnappingsBreaking News

Unpacking Nigeria's Escalating Crisis of Recurrent Mass Kidnappings

Mounting frustration grips Nigeria as a wave of mass abductions, including a recent attack involving over 500 people in Niger State, highlights a worsening security crisis.

Al Jazeera English|August 28, 2026|1
Chilling Video Emerges as Kidnappers Demand Ransom for Hundreds Abducted from Nigerian MosqueBreaking News

Chilling Video Emerges as Kidnappers Demand Ransom for Hundreds Abducted from Nigerian Mosque

Kidnappers have released a disturbing video showing hundreds of worshippers who were recently abducted from a mosque in Nigeria's Niger state. The incident places mounting pressure on President Bola Tinubu regarding the nation's deteriorating security.

Al Jazeera English|August 24, 2026|1
Nigeria Eyes Global Gas Markets and European Demand Amid Iran ConflictEconomy

Nigeria Eyes Global Gas Markets and European Demand Amid Iran Conflict

Nigeria seeks to capitalize on global natural gas market strains caused by the Iran conflict by boosting exports, even as the country grapples with high domestic cooking gas prices.

Al Jazeera English|August 24, 2026|1
Tragedy in Northwest Nigeria as Dozens Perish in Sokoto State Boat CapsizeBreaking News

Tragedy in Northwest Nigeria as Dozens Perish in Sokoto State Boat Capsize

Dozens of people have died after a boat capsized in northwestern Nigeria's Sokoto state, leaving communities devastated as rescue and burial efforts continue.

Al Jazeera English|August 21, 2026|1
Nigeria's 2027 Election Kicks Off as President Bola Tinubu Faces High-Stakes Reform and Security TestsPolitics

Nigeria's 2027 Election Kicks Off as President Bola Tinubu Faces High-Stakes Reform and Security Tests

As Nigeria's election campaign begins, President Bola Tinubu faces intense pressure from voters struggling with severe economic hardship and widespread insecurity.

Al Jazeera English|August 20, 2026
Nigeria Hospital Collapses Following Severe Rainstorm That Eroded Its FoundationsBreaking News

Nigeria Hospital Collapses Following Severe Rainstorm That Eroded Its Foundations

A Nigerian hospital has suffered a complete collapse after heavy rain eroded its foundations, as captured in a short video clip.

Al Jazeera English|August 19, 2026|1
Tragedy in Central Nigeria as Attackers Target VillagersBreaking News

Tragedy in Central Nigeria as Attackers Target Villagers

Attackers going 'house to house' killed 25 villagers in central Nigeria, according to recent reports.

Al Jazeera English|August 19, 2026|1
Quiet Revolution: Electric Bikes Gain Traction in Nigeria Amid Skyrocketing Fuel PricesEconomy

Quiet Revolution: Electric Bikes Gain Traction in Nigeria Amid Skyrocketing Fuel Prices

Rising fuel prices following the removal of Nigeria's petrol subsidy are driving commercial transport operators in Gombe to adopt electric motorcycles as a cost-effective alternative.

Al Jazeera English|August 16, 2026|1