Who Gets to Belong: Citizenship and Dissent This Week
An American court widened the circle of belonging while African courts were used to narrow it, posing the oldest question...
July 2, 2026Section
Nigeria News in English
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How Afrobeats Turned Into One of Nigeria’s Biggest Exports
The Afrobeats export now earns Nigeria about $600m a year in music revenue, as festivals, streaming and world tours turn...
July 2, 2026
Africa Posts Its Strongest Deal Quarter in Four Years
African dealmaking rebounded to its strongest quarter in four years, with $4.53 billion across 89 M&A and private-equity deals, led...
July 2, 2026
Nigeria’s Stock Market Ends the Half-Year as Africa’s Best
The Nigerian stock market ended the first half of 2026 as Africa's best performer, returning about 59.5% in dollars despite...
July 1, 2026
Kenya Overtakes Nigeria as Africa’s Startup Capital
Kenya startup funding has overtaken Nigeria, with $984 million raised in 2025 and the country leading Africa's $1.5 billion of...
July 1, 2026
Nigeria’s Oil Output Climbs Past Its OPEC Quota
Nigeria oil production hit a 15-month high in May 2026, topping its OPEC quota at about 1.7 million barrels a...
June 29, 2026
African Cinema Breaks New Ground at Cannes
African cinema at Cannes hit a milestone in 2026, with Rwanda and the Central African Republic in the official selection...
June 26, 2026
Africa’s Quiet Lifeline: Diaspora Remittances Top $100 Billion
African diaspora remittances passed 100 billion dollars in 2024, outpacing aid in much of the continent despite high transfer costs.
June 26, 2026
Nigeria’s Senate Backs State Police in a Historic Shift
Nigeria state police cleared the Senate with a two-thirds majority. Governors would appoint commissioners, but 24 state assemblies must still...
June 26, 2026