The Latest Breaking News from Nigeria

The European Union (EU) and its development finance institutions will provide Nigeria with 1.29 billion euros ($1.3 billion) to help Africa's most populous country diversify its economy away from oil, a document from the bloc showed on Monday.

The Nigeria international is out of contract next summer and English Premier League sides are monitoring the situation.

Officials allege contract was corruptly procured by business duo behind P&ID as saga of energy project and secretive tribunal heads for high court

Germany is set to sign an agreement with Nigeria that paves the way for the return of important sculptures known as the Benin Bronzes that were taken from Africa in the late 19th century

Two countries sign restitution agreement covering more than 1,000 items in German hands

Nigeria’s Chief Justice Tanko Muhammad has resigned in the wake of corruption allegations. President Muhammadu Buhari immediately swore in the most senior judge of the Supreme Court, Olukayode Ariwoola, as Acting Chief Justice. Justice Muhammad leaves behind a dysfunctional justice system. The Conversation Africa asked public law expert Abiodun Odusote…

Footballers, officials, fans and business owners in Qatar count their losses after their team fails to qualify.

Childbearing has an impact on the health of women, and the impact grows with the number of times a woman has been pregnant for longer than 24 weeks. Pregnancy and breastfeeding put energy demands on a woman and can cause permanent changes to a mother’s health.

Authorities in Zamfara issued the call for self-defence as bandits continue to unleash terror across northern Nigeria.

There are 64 leprosy settlements across Nigeria but most are in varying states of disrepair with little to no funding.

The licensing comes despite a court ruling in May, restraining Abuja from issuing licences pending a suit determination.