Tag: Nigeria
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🇳🇬 Breaking News: 25 Schoolgirls Abducted in Northwestern Nigeria, One Escapes
Danko-Wasagu, Nigeria – November 18, 2025 | In a chilling echo of past mass kidnappings, 25 schoolgirls were abducted from their boarding school in northwestern Nigeria. In a recent development, one of the kidnapped girls has managed to escape captivity and return home. 🚨 What Happened in Kebbi State · The Attack: In the early…
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At Afrobeat Rebellion, Fela Anikulapo Kuti’s Artistry and Legacy Come Alive
In honor of Fela Kuti’s 87th posthumous birthday on October 15, OkayAfrica is rolling out a week of stories, from October 13 to 17, spotlighting the Afrobeat pioneer’s life, activism, and legacy. Read them all here. It is hard to imagine that there is anything still to be learned about Fela Anikulapo Kuti. He is…
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🇳🇬 Massive cocaine haul uncovered at Nigerian port
The national drug watchdog has teamed up with global partners to trace the cartel behind the “huge consignment” Nigeria’s anti-narcotics agency has uncovered a mammoth 1,000kg cocaine haul in a shipping container at a port in Lagos, and says it is working with US and UK counterparts to identify the cartel behind the shipment. The…
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🇳🇬 Nigeria’s Dangote Refinery Hits Milestone, Production Now Exceeds National Fuel Demand
In a historic leap towards energy self-sufficiency, the Dangote Petroleum Refinery, Nigeria’s flagship mega-project, has officially announced that its fuel production has surpassed the entire country’s daily consumption needs. This landmark achievement signals a transformative shift not just for Nigeria’s economy, but for the entire West African energy landscape. According to a statement from Dangote…
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🇳🇬 Ciara’s recent visit to Lagos for Lagos Fashion Week
Ciara’s recent visit to Lagos for Fashion Week is more than a simple celebrity trip; it represents a significant “homecoming” and underscores a growing trend of American artists engaging with Africa’s vibrant creative industries. This movement is fostering cultural connections and directing international attention and investment toward sectors like fashion, tourism, and the arts. 🏡…
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🇳🇬🇺🇸Tinubu Set for High-Stakes White House Meeting with Donald Trump
Abuja, Nigeria – Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is scheduled to meet with former U.S. President Donald Trump in the coming days, a move that signals a potential strategic shift in international relations and highlights the pressing issue of religiously-motivated violence in West Africa. The announcement was made by Special Advisor Daniel Bwala via the…
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Lukoil accepts offer to sell foreign assets. What is known about the company’s African projects
Russian oil company Lukoil has accepted an offer from Gunvor Group to acquire its subsidiary, LUKOIL International GmbH, which owns the group’s foreign assets. The parties had previously agreed on the key terms of the upcoming transaction, Lukoil’s press service reported. As noted by the company, Lukoil has undertaken not to enter into negotiations with…
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Leading Fintechs in Pan-African Countries
Fintech funding and market size vary significantly across African countries, with Nigeria, South Africa, and Egypt consistently leading in both venture capital and active market volume, followed by rapidly advancing markets like Ghana, Ethiopia, Senegal, Liberia, Côte d’Ivoire, and Gambia���. Funding Leaders: Nigeria, South Africa, and EgyptNigeria is the continent’s powerhouse, often drawing a third…
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🇳🇬 Meta agrees to $32.8 Million data privacy settlement with Nigeria
October 7, 2025 Meta Platforms Inc., the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, is set to settle a $32.8 million data privacy fine with the Nigerian government, marking a significant moment for digital rights enforcement in Africa. The fine was imposed by Nigeria’s Data Protection Commission (NDPC) in February 2025 for alleged violations of the…
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🇳🇬 Gunmen Attack Convoy of Chinese Workers in Southern Nigeria
At least eight personnel from Nigeria’s Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) were killed and four others injured after gunmen ambushed a convoy in Edo State transporting Chinese workers linked to BUA Cement. The attack took place on Friday (September 5) while the convoy was moving through a rural stretch of road. Four Chinese nationals…
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