Nigeria: As 2027 Elections Beckon, What Can Nigeria Learn From Botswana's Less Costly Presidential System?

As Nigeria prepares for another expensive Presidential Election in 2027, Dr Adekunle Osibogun delivered a paper to at the 5th Annual SADC Law Conference at the University of… Read more »

Nigeria: Xenophobia - Nigerian Consulate Condemns Killing of Three Nigerians in South Africa

The Consulate General of the Federal Republic of Nigeria in Johannesburg has condemned the deaths of three Nigerian nationals killed in different parts of South Africa in less than… Read more »

Nigeria: Bishop, One Other Nigerian Killed in S/Africa, Fani-Kayode Demands Justice

·Death toll rises to eight in eight months Read more »

Nigeria: South Africa Extradites Six Nigerians Wanted in U.S. Romance Scam

South Africa will extradite six Nigerian nationals to the United States Friday over allegations they swindled victims out of more than $6 million in a sophisticated online romance… Read more »

Nigeria: Xenophobia - National Assembly Suspends South Africa Visits

...Boycotts South African-hosted legislative activities Read more »

Nigeria: Full List of African Countries Where Cars Are Made

Africa's automotive industry is often associated with the assembly of cars belonging to international brands, but several African countries have also developed their own vehicle… Read more »

Nigeria: Xenophobia - Tinubu Drags South Africa to AU

***Says enough is enough lDemands urgent action to sustain Africa's solidarity, unity Read more »

Nigeria: FG Urges States to Support Repatriation Efforts, S'africa Returnees

The Federal Government has called on state governments to complement its efforts in evacuating and resettling Nigerians at risk abroad, warning that no citizen should be abandoned… Read more »

Nigeria: 83 Nigerians Return From South Africa

Eighty-three Nigerians have returned to the country from South Africa following a repatriation exercise facilitated by private individuals. Read more »

Nigeria: No Visa Restrictions On Nigerians - South African Envoy

The South African Consulate in Lagos has dismissed reports that the mission has stopped issuing visas to Nigerians on the basis of anti-migrant protests in South Africa. Read more »

Nigeria: Xenophobia - Govt to Evacuate 83 Nigerians From South Africa

The Federal Government has announced the evacuation of another 83 Nigerians from South Africa, with the returnees expected to arrive the Murtala Mohammed International Airport,… Read more »

Africa: Nigeria Take On South Africa in World Cup Playoff Today - Time and Where to Watch

African women's football giants South Africa and Nigeria clash on Thursday in Casablanca under high-pressure circumstances neither team envisioned. Read more »

Nigeria: Visa Application From Nigerians to South Africa Double Despite Xenophobic Attacks - Envoy

South Africa's Consul-General in Nigeria, Prof. Bobby Moroe, has said interest in his country remained high, with visa applications from Nigerians almost doubling in recent months,… Read more »

Malawi/Nigeria: Falode Backs Super Falcons to Bounce Back After Malawi Defeat

Executive Committee Member of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Aisha Falode, has expressed confidence in the Super Falcons' ability to recover from their disappointing defeat… Read more »

Nigeria: South African Singer Tyla Cancels Lagos Performance Amid Xenophobia Backlash

South African singer Tyla has removed Lagos from the schedule of her upcoming APop world tour following online backlash from some Nigerians over renewed reports of xenophobic… Read more »

Nigeria: Govt Pursues Compensation Over South Africa Attacks

The federal government says it is pursuing compensation for Nigerians affected by recent attacks in South Africa while strengthening diplomatic efforts to prevent further violence. Read more »

Malawi/Nigeria: Wafcon - Why Super Falcons Lost to Malawi - - Okoronkwo

Nigeria's Super Falcons suffered a shocking setback in their Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) opener on Tuesday, falling 3-2 to debutants Malawi in their Group C clash. Read more »

Africa: Xenophobia - Nigeria, Ghana Should Sue South Africa At African Court - Falana

Human rights lawyer and Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Femi Falana, has urged Nigeria and Ghana to institute legal action against South Africa at the African Court on Human and… Read more »

Africa: Court Halts Impeachment Hearing Against South Africa President Ramaphosa Over $580,000 Scandal

A South African court ruled on Friday in favour of President Cyril Ramaphosa's bid to pause impeachment proceedings against him over a scandal involving half-a-million dollars… Read more »

Ghana: Ghana President Pushes for AU Debate On South Africa Anti-Migrant Unrest

Ghana's President John Mahama Thursday doubled down on his call for the African Union to address recent waves of anti-immigrant violence in South Africa, which he said was… Read more »

South Africa: Nelson Mandela and ANC's Many Failures

If you ask anyone, "who is the greatest African of all time?", the name of Nelson Mandela of South Africa will likely pop up. I took this question to three Artificial Intelligence… Read more »

Nigeria: Reps Probe Xenophobic Attacks On Nigerians in South Africa, Seek Compensation for Victims

The House of Representatives on Tuesday commenced an investigation into the human and economic losses suffered by Nigerians in repeated xenophobic attacks in South Africa, with a… Read more »

Nigeria: Ex-Miss Universe Nigeria Chidimma Adetshina Appears in S/African Court to Fight Deportation

Former Miss Universe Nigeria 2024, Chidimma Adetshina, has appeared before the Cape Town Regional Court to challenge the Department of Home Affairs' effort to deport her from South… Read more »

Nigeria: UFC - Kamaru Usman Loses Title Rematch to S/Africa's Du Plessis

South Africa's Dricus Du Plessis cruised to a dominant unanimous decision win over former welterweight champion Kamaru Usman at UFC, in Oklahoma, USA, on Saturday night. Read more »

Nigeria: NNPC, African Oil Chiefs Meet in Cape Town Over Refining, Energy Bank, Regional Trade

Forum to push African financing, gas development, local refining and cross-border petroleum market Read more »