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.
Nigeria Updates
Daily Podcast – June 19, 2026
By: Halima Frost 19th June 2026 For Creamer Media in Johannesburg, I’m Halima Frost. Making headlines: Home Affairs extends hours for voter registration weekend; Dean Macpherson... →
Dean Macpherson urges police to find xenophobic agitators 
By: Bloomberg 19th June 2026 Public works and infrastructure minister Dean Macpherson called on law enforcement agencies to act against those responsible for violence against... →
Labour unions urge workers to shun anti-migrant protests
By: Reuters 17th June 2026 South Africa's biggest labour unions on Wednesday urged workers not to participate in anti-immigrant protests that have seized the country, and... →
ISWAP’s next frontier: Darak in northern Cameroon
By: ISS, Institute for Security Studies 15th June 2026 Located on the borders of Cameroon, Nigeria and Chad, Darak is valuable to local and national economies – and to violent extremists. For over a... →
South African firms face pressure due to anti-immigrant protests
By: Bloomberg 15th June 2026 South African companies with operations across Africa are facing mounting pressure as anti-immigrant protests in the continent’s largest economy... →
Foundation condemns ‘reckless’ national shutdown calls, warns of xenophobic anarchy
By: Thabi Shomolekae 12th June 2026 The Ahmed Kathrada Foundation (AKF) has strongly condemned recent calls for a "national shutdown", labelling the movement as "reckless" and warning... →
Daily Podcast – June, 12, 2026
By: Halima Frost 12th June 2026 Making headlines: Treasury says upgrades show path to investment grade; SA deporting 586 illegal Nigerian nationals who face 5-year re-entry ban;... →
SA deporting 586 illegal Nigerian nationals who face 5-year re-entry ban
By: Thabi Shomolekae 12th June 2026 The Department of Home Affairs has confirmed the processing of 586 Nigerian nationals for repatriation after they were found to be residing in the... →
Home Affairs repatriates 586 Nigerian nationals
11th June 2026 The Department of Home Affairs confirms that it has processed 586 Nigerian nationals for repatriation after they were found to be residing in the... →
Murder in Orania
11th June 2026 When Zuku Mbeki hears the news that the murderers of his sister-in-law, Nomsa Dlamini, have been acquitted of all charges, he decides to take... →
