Nigeria
Nigeria is a country in West Africa and the most populous nation on the African continent. The capital is Abuja, whilst Lagos serves as the commercial hub and largest city. With a population exceeding 200-million people, Nigeria operates a federal presidential republic system of government. The economy is the largest in Africa by nominal GDP, historically driven by oil and gas exports, which account for the majority of government revenue and foreign exchange earnings. The currency is the naira. Key economic sectors include petroleum, agriculture, telecommunications, financial services and manufacturing. Nigeria is a member of the Economic Community of West African States (Ecowas), the African Union, the Commonwealth and the Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC). The country faces significant infrastructure challenges, including persistent electricity supply deficits and loadshedding. Nigeria gained independence from British colonial rule in 1960 and has since experienced periods of military rule interspersed with democratic governance, transitioning to sustained civilian rule from 1999.
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US withdrew forces from Nigeria after operation against ISIS, AFRICOM chief says
By: Reuters 3rd July 2026 The United States has withdrawn most of the forces it deployed for a recent operation against Islamic State militants in Nigeria and is now... →
Nigeria joins IEA, boosting global energy governance
By: Schalk Burger 2nd July 2026 Nigeria has joined global organisation the International Energy Agency (IEA), which deepens the IEA's cooperation with Africa’s most populous... →
Daily Podcast – July 01, 2026
By: Haydon Whitley 1st July 2026 Making headlines: Over 900 arrested during nationwide anti-migrant protests; Kganyago signals South Africa could hike rates again this month; And,... →
Nigeria's unreported spending equals 2% of GDP, IMF official says
By: Reuters 1st July 2026 Nigeria had about 2% of GDP worth of public spending not recorded in recent official budgets, creating a gap between its reported deficit and... →
World Bank backs Nigeria 2026–2032 plan with $1.25bn to spur jobs, private investment
By: Reuters 1st July 2026 The World Bank Group has approved a new long-term partnership strategy for Nigeria alongside $1.25-billion in financing, aiming to drive job... →
Lessons from Africa on the costs of South Africa’s migration approaches is Broken: Two Key Shifts Are Needed to Fix it
By: ISS, Institute for Security Studies 29th June 2026 Precedents show that crackdowns and tighter regulations often have negative domestic and diplomatic consequences, sometimes lasting decades. The... →
What is behind South Africa's anti-immigrant protests?
By: Reuters 29th June 2026 Protesters have told all undocumented foreigners to leave South Africa by Tuesday, ahead of anti-immigrant rallies that many fear will turn... →
SA govt intensifies mass migration repatriations, crackdown on vigilantism 
By: Thabi Shomolekae 26th June 2026 The South African government is accelerating its five-point migration strategy, marking significant milestones in the deportation, verification,... →
Four ways disinformation about migration is circulating in South Africa
By: Africa Check 25th June 2026 In 2026, anti-migrant groups have organised dozens of protests and demonstrations across South Africa, calling for stricter action against... →
New maritime task force puts Gulf of Guinea unity to the test
By: ISS, Institute for Security Studies 25th June 2026 The Combined Maritime Task Force takes aim at piracy and other crimes affecting 26 diverse countries from Senegal to Angola. A new rapid response... →
