Nigeria counterterrorism efforts receive U.S. military support as American advisers arrive to help combat Boko Haram and Islamic State West Africa Province attacks.

The Palace of the Sultanate Council of Sokoto has announced that Muslims in Nigeria will begin the Ramadan fast on Wednesday,8, 2026. In a

Stellenbosch FC announced the signing of Nigeria centre-back Olisa Ndah on Tuesday on a free transfer, following his departure from Orlando Pirates.

Another possibility is Jama’a Nusrat ul-Islam wa al-Muslimin ( JNIM ), a group linked to al-Qaeda that has been active in the Sahel and across the border in Benin. It formally announced its presence in Nigeria in October with an attack in Kwara state. More recently, new militant groups have emerged in the forests along the Benin border (see map).

The upcoming trip will be Nigeria's first state visit to Britain in 37 years

E-mobility companies in Africa are beginning local assembly of electric vans and taxis using Chinese-made kits and innovative financing to spread use of electric public transport across the continent.

Women's World Cup qualifiers: Nigeria eliminate SenegalAfter securing a 1-0 win in the first leg, Nigeria proved their mettle with a 2-1