Nigeria

Nigeria's banking sector attracted $16.78 billion in capital importation during the first nine months of 2025, with major lenders completing Central Bank-mandated recapitalization requirements, though ECOWAS investors contributed just 0.01% of total inflows.

Agrofood Nigeria 2026 conference positions the Netherlands as lead partner in Nigeria's push to reduce food imports, stabilize inflation, and build export-ready agricultural value chains amid persistent food security challenges.

The Nigeria Data Protection Commission has launched a formal investigation into Temu over alleged violations of the country's Data Protection Act, citing concerns about online surveillance and personal data handling practices.

Nigerian regulatory bodies are strengthening oversight mechanisms with the Financial Reporting Council enforcing mandatory audit firm registration from April 1, while the electricity regulator introduces structured complaint resolution protocols.

From the Mambilla Power Project corruption trial to renewed calls for Nnamdi Kanu's release and deadly land disputes in Ebonyi State, Nigeria confronts simultaneous governance challenges testing federal authority and regional stability.

Minority lawmakers staged a dramatic walkout from Nigeria's House of Representatives during electoral reform discussions, while opposition figures allege government interference ahead of 2027 elections.

Parliamentary chaos erupted as Nigeria's lawmakers clashed over contentious Electoral Act amendments, with minority members staging a dramatic walkout and both chambers stalling over procedural disputes just months before the 2027 general elections.

Former Osun governor Oyinlola's allegation that incumbent Adeleke wept under presidential pressure reveals intensifying tensions within opposition ranks as Nigeria's political landscape becomes increasingly polarized ahead of future electoral contests.

A House of Representatives committee has revealed Nigeria loses approximately N8 trillion yearly through tax concessions, waivers, and exemptions, representing substantial revenue leakage that undermines fiscal capacity.

Authorities across Africa are responding to multiple high-profile sexual assault allegations, from viral social media testimonies to formal rape trials involving religious leaders, raising questions about institutional responses to gender-based violence.

Nigeria's headline inflation rate declined to 15.10% in January 2026 from 15.15% in December 2025, marking a modest deceleration driven by lower food, fuel, and cooking gas prices, according to the National Bureau of Statistics.

Industry executives warn Nigeria's declared 'Decade of Gas' requires immediate upstream capital deployment, while state-owned Niger Delta Power Holding Company advances risk mitigation protocols at thermal facilities amid chronic generation shortfalls.

The Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations has launched a five-year strategy requiring $2.5 billion in funding, while Nigeria's health system confronts a deadly Lassa fever outbreak that has killed two healthcare workers.

As African nations advance digital infrastructure, three emerging issues highlight the continent's struggle to balance technological progress with legal frameworks: data protection compliance challenges, the rollout of digital educational credentials, and the criminalization of unauthorized Wi-Fi access.

Nigeria's electoral landscape shows divergent priorities as Abia APC endorses President Tinubu for 2027 while former INEC official warns that unresolved technical and legal challenges around electronic transmission of results could undermine future polls.