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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Rising fuel prices revive cost-of-living pressure in Nigeria ahead of 2027 election
By: Reuters 21st September 2026 Nigeria's fuel prices have climbed to record highs as tensions in the Middle East push up global oil prices, piling fresh cost-of-living pressure... →
Key African central banks set to keep high rates as buffer against shocks 
By: Bloomberg 21st September 2026 African central banks from South Africa to Egypt are poised to keep their interest rates high for longer, seeking to shield their economies from... →
Daily Podcast – September 18, 2026
By: Halima Frost 18th September 2026 Making headlines: DA offers collaboration in East Rand murders; Amnesty International demands SA criminalise femicide to expose crisis; And,... →
Cybercrime across borders: Navigating Africa’s fragmented legislative landscape – Part 2
18th September 2026 In Part one of this series, we detailed the disparity amongst the African countries in mainly Southern Africa and the various approaches to... →
When the clock starts ticking... Why cross-border data breach response demands more than good intentions
18th September 2026 Picture this… A retailer with operations spanning southern and eastern Africa discovers on a Friday evening that a threat actor has exfiltrated... →
Nigeria forces open fire at protest over deaths of detained miners
By: Reuters 18th September 2026 Security forces opened fire in a city in central Nigeria on Friday as hundreds of people took to the streets to protest against the deaths of 37... →
Nigeria sends state police amendment bill to state assemblies for ratification
By: Reuters 17th September 2026 Nigeria's parliament has sent a constitutional amendment bill that would establish state police forces to the country's 36 state assemblies for... →
Have South Africans always been hostile to migrants? Historians map a chequered history
16th September 2026 Anti-immigrant violence began to sweep across South Africa once again in March 2026. Over the following months an estimated 56 000 Malawians and... →
Nigeria’s energy investment surge moves work visa planning up the agenda
16th September 2026 Nigeria is drawing renewed attention as investment opportunities across its energy sector open up. In September 2026, the International Energy... →
Nigeria suspends official visits to SA over xenophobic attacks
By: Thabi Shomolekae 11th September 2026 The Nigerian National Assembly has officially suspended all official visits to South Africa and has initiated a complete boycott of South... →
