702 articles tagged with “Nigeria”
South African automotive group Motus reported a 20% rise in interim profits driven by domestic sales recovery, while Nigerian and West African manufacturers intensify focus on supply chain optimization and partner networks to sustain 2026 growth momentum.
Third-generation cephalosporins are losing effectiveness against severe infections while Nigeria's Lassa fever outbreak continues, exposing critical gaps in surveillance and diagnostic capacity across the continent.
Simultaneous protests in Nigeria and South Africa reveal growing worker frustration with government policies and institutional wage disparities, as unions escalate pressure through sustained industrial action.
A mining pit collapse in Nigeria's Ebonyi State killed three workers and injured four, while illegal miners in Zimbabwe confronted a legislator over unresolved grievances, underscoring persistent safety enforcement failures and labor tensions across Africa's artisanal mining sector.
As Nigeria's 2027 general election approaches, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has criticised governors defecting to the ruling APC as pursuing personal survival, while the ADC raises concerns about electoral timelines and second-generation politicians emerge as potential candidates.
Nigeria's state oil company prepares March export of new crude grade targeting output gains, while petroleum workers union opposes presidential directive on revenue remittance amid sector restructuring.
As federal authorities push digital entrepreneurship for young Nigerians, state governors are emphasizing educational infrastructure and traditional values, revealing competing visions for the country's demographic future.
From Lagos markets to Johannesburg courtrooms, recent arrests of serving and fake military officers reveal how the prestige of armed forces uniforms has become a tool for fraud, bribery, and violence across Africa.
Zamfara State Governor Dauda Lawal's provision of armored vehicles and surveillance drones to federal forces marks a significant shift in Nigeria's approach to combating insecurity, as states increasingly supplement national defense capabilities.
Mid-tier and smaller Nigerian banks are struggling to meet the Central Bank of Nigeria's recapitalisation requirements as the deadline nears, while major lenders have successfully raised capital, creating a two-tier banking system.
From Abuja's public holiday declarations to Osun's adjusted working hours and INEC's inaugural test of reformed electoral laws, Nigerian government announcements this week reveal the delicate balance between administrative pragmatism and democratic imperatives.
President Bola Tinubu has renewed Dr Ahmed Abubakar Audi's appointment as NSCDC Commandant-General for another five years, while Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori commissioned infrastructure projects at Southern Delta University during its inaugural convocation ceremony.
Cape Town's dam levels drop below 50% capacity while fire incidents disrupt airport operations and settlements, highlighting infrastructure vulnerabilities that threaten energy security and economic stability across the continent.
A US federal court sentenced Matthew Akande to eight years in prison for $1.3 million tax refund fraud, while UK authorities arrested Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor on misconduct charges.
Oyo State Governor 'Seyi Makinde reports 65,000 out-of-school children have returned to classrooms while University of Fortune announces 2026/2027 tuition fees and welfare packages. Academic leaders call for university reforms to boost national productivity.