Uber Exits the Nigerian and Ugandan Markets
Africa-Press - Nigeria. The American ride-hailing company Uber has ceased its operations in Nigeria and Uganda as of September 2, ending a...
Nigeria Approves Africa’S Biggest Share Sale
Africa-Press - Nigeria. The Nigerian Securities and Exchange Commission has approved the initial public offering for the Dangote refinery, paving the way...
Nigeria Denies Backing Failed Niger Coup
Africa-Press - Nigeria. Nigeria has categorically denied providing any support for the failed coup attempt that occurred on August 28 and 29...
Nigeria could Double Energy Investment within Five Years
Africa-Press - Nigeria. The executive director of a local source stated that Nigeria can double the amount of investments it attracts in...
Nigeria’S Economy Grows 4.43%, Driven by Oil and Services
Africa-Press - Nigeria. Nigeria's economy grew by 4.43% year-on-year in the second quarter of 2026, compared to 4.23% in the same period...
Nigeria: 57 Schools Closed, 80 Students still Held
Africa-Press - Nigeria. Armed attacks and deteriorating security conditions in Borno State, northeastern Nigeria, have led to the closure of 57 primary...
Nigeria Anti-Graft Agency Fires 40 Staff over Corruption
Africa-Press - Nigeria. The Nigerian anti-corruption agency has dismissed over 40 employees on charges of corruption and financial misconduct over the past...
Opposition Meets in Abuja to Plan Joint Election Strategy
Africa-Press - Nigeria. The Nigerian capital Abuja will host a summit on Monday, August 31, 2026, bringing together political opposition forces and...
Nigeria Rescues 11 Hostages, Kills 21 Terrorists
Africa-Press - Nigeria. Nigerian authorities announced the rescue of 11 individuals, including several members of the National Youth Service Corps, after two...
Nigeria: Kidnap Gangs Earn Millions from Ransoms
Africa-Press - Nigeria. A study by a Nigerian security consulting firm revealed a significant increase in kidnapping incidents in Nigeria, noting that...