Nigerians take to the streets for Calabar Carnival
Christmas revellers descended on Nigeria's southern port city of Calabar this weekend for its festive carnival dubbed "Africa's biggest street party". The glitzy parade had floats and…
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German president meets Nigerians behind the Lagos start-up boom
German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier got a glimpse of Nigeria's booming start-up scene on Thursday, at the end of a two-day visit to the West African country. In Nigeria's business…
Nigeria president pleads for 'patience' amid tough economy
Nigerian president Bola Tinubu has pleaded with his compatriots for "patience" as they continue to grapple with a tough economic situation. In an independence day speech, Tinubu defended…
Nigerians outraged by president’s new plane
Many Nigerians have reacted with outrage after a new plane was bought for President Bola Tinubu at a time when the economy is experiencing its worst crisis in a generation. The purchase…
Video of Nigerians receiving rice donations is old and unrelated to protests
Amid calls by Nigeria's President Bola Tinubu for protests against the rising cost of living to cease, a video began circulating online that claimed to show the government donating bags of…
Footage does not show Nigerians planning protest in support of Miss SA contestant
Screenshot of the false post, taken on August 6, 2024 The post’s caption also claims the men said they had the backing of the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) — a radical leftist party…
Frustrated Nigerians vow 'days of rage' as hardships mount
“We are protesting because we are hungry,” Nigerian activist Banwo Olagokun tells the BBC. He is part of the Take It Back Movement, one of the groups that has called for 10 days of protest…
Why Nigerians are praying for the success of a new oil refinery
A prayer was held a few months ago in Kano, a very religious city in northern Nigeria. It was organised to pray for the success of a huge new Nigerian oil refinery that next month is due…