Nigeria

Maternal Mortality Soars Amid Conflict and Healthcare Collapse in Northeast Nigeria …………… In northeastern Nigeria, maternal health is in crisis as conflict, funding shortfalls, and a crumbling healthcare system leave expectant mothers at severe risk, according to a report by…

Nigerian Military Conducts Dual Air Strikes Against Militants and Bandits ———————————- The Nigerian military has launched two separate precision airstrike operations in the country’s northwest and northeast regions, resulting in the rescue of 76 kidnapped victims and the killing of…

Nigeria Deports over 100 Foreign Nationals for Crypto Scams ———————– The Nigerian government has deported 102 foreign nationals, including 60 Chinese and 39 Filipinos, who were convicted of “cyber-terrorism and internet fraud,” Al Jazeera reported. This action is part of…

Nigeria Increases Taxes on High-Income Immigrants —————————– The Nigerian government has decided to increase the tax rate for immigrants who earn more than $521 per month. This move is part of the government’s economic reforms aimed at boosting domestic revenue.…

At least 25 saved after boat capsizes in Nigeria, dozens presumed dead ————————- At least 25 people are missing and presumed dead after a boat carrying about 50 passengers, including women and children, capsized in Nigeria’s northwestern Sokoto State, Arab…

At least 50 worshippers were killed and several others injured when armed assailants attacked a mosque in northern Nigeria’s Katsina state on Tuesday, news outlets reported. The incident occurred around 04:00 GMT in Unguwan Mantau, a remote community in the…

Nigeria to Impose 20% Tax on Foreign Workers’ Income from 2026 ……………… Nigeria will begin enforcing a 20 percent personal income tax on foreigners earning more than ₦800,000 ($521) annually, starting January 1, 2026, following amendments to the Personal Income…

Over 40 Missing After Boat Capsizes in Sokoto, Nigeria …………….. More than 40 people went missing after a boat carrying 50 passengers to Goronyo market in northwest Sokoto State, Nigeria, capsized on Sunday, media outlets reported. Ten people have been…

Nigeria Captures Two Senior Ansaru Leaders in Major Counter-Terrorism Operation ……………… Nigeria has captured two of the most wanted leaders of Ansaru, an Al-Qaeda-linked militant group, following a months-long intelligence-led operation, Premium Times reported. National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu announced…

Nigeria’s Lagos Battles Plastic Waste as Ban Faces Weak Enforcement —————————- A recent ban on single-use plastics in Lagos, Nigeria’s largest city, is facing significant challenges due to weak enforcement and a lack of viable alternatives, according to reports from…