Ruth Olurounbi

Nigeria’s inflation rate unexpectedly increased in March, stoked by the US-Israeli war on Iran that’s pushed up the cost of fuel.

Nigerian airlines warned they may halt flights next week unless jet fuel prices that they said have surged by much more than the price of oil are lowered.

Nigeria is imposing a new levy for buyers of heavy-engine vehicles, including SUVs and trucks, in a move designed to price in the cost of pollution, encourage electric-vehicle adoption and boost tax revenue.

The capture of a key Malian town by rebel forces last month poses a regional threat that requires foreign intervention to prevent the insurgency from spreading, Nigeria’s defense minister said.

Renewed US air strikes killed additional Islamist militants in Nigeria’s northern region, a day after a joint operation with the West African nation claimed the life of a senior ISIS commander.

African presidents took to social media to welcome Arsenal Football Club’s first English Premier League title in more than two decades, tapping into the club’s vast fan base across the continent.

Nigerian President Bola Tinubu further strengthened his hand as the ruling party’s top candidate in next year’s presidential elections after winning overwhelming support in primaries against sole challenger Stanley Osifo.

Nigeria’s economic growth rate eased in the first quarter as a slowdown in the oil sector offset gains in the in the non-oil sector.

Nigeria’s main opposition party picked Atiku Abubakar as its flagbearer in January’s presidential elections, setting up a rematch of his 2023 contest with incumbent leader Bola Tinubu.

President Tinubu faces a fragmented opposition in next year’s race.