Stories from Nigeria

An aide to Governor Sanwo-Olu and others have criticized a Lagos Representative for allegedly favoring the Southeast region over the Yoruba people.

US and Nigerian forces conducted strikes that eliminated the second in command of ISIS. The operation targeted ISIS leadership in Nigeria.

The United States has linked terror funding in Nigeria and Africa to drug cartels, following a meth network bust by the NDLEA. This bust involved approximately 480 billion Nigerian Naira worth of methamphetamine.

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) uncovered what it described as the largest methamphetamine laboratory in Nigeria. Three Mexicans and several Nigerians were arrested in connection with the operation in Lagos State.

NITDA and CAC are collaborating to enhance cybersecurity measures for digital assets. This initiative comes amid a challenging period for cybersecurity stocks, with many professionals considering job changes. Kraken has reported issuing 56 million tax forms, with nearly a third related to transactions under $1. The cryptocurrency exchange is advocating for a reform of digital asset taxes, suggesting they should align with the logic of taxing stocks and securities. Proposed legislation seeks to resolve jurisdictional ambiguity by establishing a taxonomy for digital assets. The aim is to distinguish between digital commodities, investment contract assets, and payment stablecoins.

The town of Bille in Nigeria is experiencing a serious health emergency. Since October 2025, methane gas has been bubbling in local water sources and drinking wells, attributed to abandoned oil and gas infrastructure near the town.

An aide to Lagos Governor Sanwo-Olu and others have criticized a Lagos Representative for allegedly favoring the Southeast region over the Yoruba people. This criticism pertains to an empowerment scheme.

Gunmen have abducted 39 students and 7 teachers in attacks on schools in Nigeria. The exact location and circumstances of the abductions were not immediately clear.

Twenty years ago, palm trees were not sold, but climate change has transformed the market. The report also touches on gender and climate change in Nigeria's National Action Plan.