Nigerian authorities have urged citizens not to target South African nationals or businesses following renewed xenophobic attacks on immigrants. Officials say security has been strengthened around key locations to prevent a repeat of the retaliatory attacks seen during previous outbreaks of xenophobic unrest.
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Friday, June 12, 2026
Video - Nigeria warns against reprisals over xenophobic attacks in South Africa
Nigerian authorities have urged citizens not to target South African nationals or businesses following renewed xenophobic attacks on immigrants. Officials say security has been strengthened around key locations to prevent a repeat of the retaliatory attacks seen during previous outbreaks of xenophobic unrest.
Thursday, June 11, 2026
Video - UN warns of food crisis for 35 million Nigerians
Nearly 35 million people in Nigeria are expected to face acute food insecurity between June and August, according to the UN. Conflict, displacement, and economic hardship have left millions struggling to access food, while funding shortages are hampering humanitarian response efforts.
Wednesday, June 3, 2026
Video - Nigerian manufacturers struggle with rising electricity costs
Due to an unreliable power grid, many companies rely on alternative energy sources to keep their factories running. However, rising fuel and gas prices are further increasing operating costs and squeezing profitability. Some businesses have been forced to scale down production or suspend operations altogether.
Nigeria housing crisis looming as cement prices hit NGN15,000
The Real Estate Developers Association of Nigeria (REDAN) has warned of a looming housing crisis as soaring cement prices threaten national homeownership.
According to REDAN President Oba Akintoye Adeoye, a 50kg bag of cement has surged from NGN7500 (US$5.49) in late 2025 to between NGN11,500 (US$8.41) and NGN15,000 (US$10.97). This rapid spike is heavily disrupting construction projects and intensifying financial strain on developers already battling inflation and exchange-rate volatility.
According to REDAN President Oba Akintoye Adeoye, a 50kg bag of cement has surged from NGN7500 (US$5.49) in late 2025 to between NGN11,500 (US$8.41) and NGN15,000 (US$10.97). This rapid spike is heavily disrupting construction projects and intensifying financial strain on developers already battling inflation and exchange-rate volatility.
Because cement dictates overall construction costs, these current prices make housing delivery unsustainable.
REDAN is urgently calling for Federal Government intervention to stabilise the building materials value chain and protect ongoing developments.
REDAN is urgently calling for Federal Government intervention to stabilise the building materials value chain and protect ongoing developments.
Related story: Video - Nigeria housing crisis worsens amid rising costs
Video - Teachers protest schoolchildren kidnappings in Nigeria
Teachers protest schoolchildren kidnappings in Nigeria Teachers in major Nigerian cities Tuesday protested a string of kidnappings and attacks targeting schools by armed groups.
Related story: Video - Gunmen abduct students in Nigeria’s Oyo State
Monday, June 1, 2026
Video - Nigeria flood survivors demand answers
One year after devastating floods killed more than 160 people in Mokwa, Niger State, survivors are protesting over what they say are unfulfilled government promises. Residents are demanding accountability and stronger protections ahead of another rainy season.
Thursday, May 28, 2026
Video - Nigeria turns to global partnerships to boost food security
Nigeria is increasingly relying on international partnerships to modernize agriculture and strengthen food production. One key collaboration is with Chinese firm CGCOC Agriculture, which is introducing modern farming technologies and training local farmers to improve productivity and sustainability. CGTN looks at how the initiative is transforming farming communities and what it could mean for Nigeria’s long-term food security goals.
Wednesday, May 27, 2026
Video - Inside the US's biggest military push in Nigeria in years
Is the US getting into another endless conflict? After promising to pull troops out of Africa, Donald Trump is now ordering military strikes on insurgents in Nigeria. He’s also cut development funding which addressed the causes of terrorism. DW spoke with Cameron Hudson from the Center for Strategic and International Studies, who says airstrikes can’t fill the gap.
Tuesday, May 26, 2026
Video - Nigerian ginger farmers eye China export boost under zero-tariff deal
Nigeria's ginger farmers say China’s zero-tariff policy could create major export opportunities, especially as the sector recovers from a devastating blight that destroyed up to 95% of harvests in 2023. Farmers and marketers in Kaduna State say stronger government support is needed to help producers meet China’s quality standards and overcome challenges such as poor roads, insecurity and high transport costs.
Monday, May 25, 2026
Video - Nigeria averts aviation shutdown over fuel dispute
For the second time in two weeks, Nigeria has avoided a halt to its aviation sector after a surge in jet fuel prices. Emergency talks between airlines and government ministers led to a new tax waiver and a subsidized direct fuel supply for carriers.
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
Video - East Africa competes for multibillion-dollar Dangote refinery investment
Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan has held high-level investment talks with Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote as competition intensifies over the location of a proposed multi-billion-dollar oil refinery in East Africa. The debate centers on whether the refinery will be built in Tanga, Tanzania, or in Kenya’s port city of Mombasa. Analysts say the project could strengthen regional energy security by reducing East Africa’s dependence on imported fuel from the Middle East.
Tuesday, May 19, 2026
Video - Nigeria housing crisis worsens amid rising costs
Nigeria’s housing crisis is deepening as rising rents, construction costs and mortgages make decent homes unaffordable for many families. Stakeholders say the country needs over 500,000 new homes annually for the next decade to meet demand.
Monday, May 18, 2026
Nigeria debates reintegration of former Boko Haram fighters
Nigeria’s de-radicalization program for former Boko Haram fighters has sparked divided opinion. Authorities say it offers structured rehabilitation, combining disarmament, counselling and monitoring, to encourage defections and reduce violence. Supporters insist it is not amnesty but a controlled reintegration process aimed at weakening extremist networks and preventing renewed recruitment, but critics argue that it risks undermining justice for victims of the insurgency in the northeast.
Related story: Nigeria bets on deradicalization program in North West
Tuesday, May 12, 2026
Nigeria's Airlines Face Trouble as Jet Fuel Threatens to Run Dry
Nigeria's aviation sector faces heightened safety and operational concerns, due to jet fuel supply shortages amid already soaring oil prices. The National Association of Aircraft Pilots and Engineers (NAAPE) said the scarcity of jet fuel has triggered challenges like flight delays and route adjustments.
Related story: Nigeria cuts airline debts to ease jet fuel crisis
Monday, May 11, 2026
Experts question Nigeria’s readiness for China’s zero-tariff policy
China’s zero-tariff policy on goods from 53 African countries took effect on May 1, with Nigeria expected to benefit. Questions remain over its readiness to take advantage of the move, amid concerns over infrastructure, export capacity and technology transfer.
Thursday, May 7, 2026
Nigerian talents secure Berklee College scholarships
Eighteen aspiring Nigerian musicians received full undergraduate scholarships to the prestigious Berklee College of Music in the United States. The awards culminated an elite music training program in Lagos, organized in collaboration with Afrobeats star Tiwa Savage and Berklee College.
Tuesday, May 5, 2026
Zero tariffs policy between Nigeria and China to boost integration and industrialization
Nigerian Foreign Minister Ojukwu noted that the policy will not only significantly improve the lives of African people, but also effectively unlock the potential for intra-African trade and cultural exchange. This, in turn, will inject strong momentum into Africa’s economic integration and industrialization.
Thursday, April 30, 2026
Nigeria-Ghana onion trade resumes after weeks of disruption
The standoff, triggered by disputes at the border, halted onion shipments and caused significant losses for traders. It also led to shortages and rising prices for onions across parts of West Africa. Regional interventions helped ease tensions and restore the vital trade route.
Nigeria races to contain deadly meningitis outbreak
As Nigeria’s dry season peaks, health authorities have placed 11 states on high alert. Despite years of vaccination campaigns, meningitis continues to claim lives. A new vaccine offers hope — but is it enough to finally break the cycle?
Wednesday, April 29, 2026
Nigeria cuts airline debts to ease jet fuel crisis
Nigeria is stepping in to stabilize its aviation sector as airlines face soaring jet fuel prices that threaten operations. The government has approved a 30 percent debt relief for domestic carriers following warnings of possible flight disruptions or shutdowns. Officials say the intervention aims to ease financial pressure on airlines while preventing wider economic fallout linked to rising transport costs.
Related story: Nigeria caps jet fuel prices to avert airline disruptions
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