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Nigeria

Nigeria is a country in West Africa and the most populous nation on the African continent. The capital is Abuja, whilst Lagos serves as the commercial hub and largest city. With a population exceeding 200-million people, Nigeria operates a federal presidential republic system of government. The economy is the largest in Africa by nominal GDP, historically driven by oil and gas exports, which account for the majority of government revenue and foreign exchange earnings. The currency is the naira. Key economic sectors include petroleum, agriculture, telecommunications, financial services and manufacturing. Nigeria is a member of the Economic Community of West African States (Ecowas), the African Union, the Commonwealth and the Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC). The country faces significant infrastructure challenges, including persistent electricity supply deficits and loadshedding. Nigeria gained independence from British colonial rule in 1960 and has since experienced periods of military rule interspersed with democratic governance, transitioning to sustained civilian rule from 1999.

Nigeria Updates


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Nigeria plans five repatriation flights from South Africa
8th June 2026 By: Reuters

Nigeria will begin repatriating its citizens from South Africa this week, after anti-immigrant attacks and protests in the continent’s biggest economy. The Nigerian government has scheduled the... 


Technology services leader, Smart Hands Africa adds Supermicro to growing portfolio of customer services
Technology services leader, Smart Hands Africa adds Supermicro to growing portfolio of customer services
5th June 2026

Smart Hands Africa today announced its appointment as an authorised Services Partner for Supermicro, a global leader in high-performance server, storage, AI and data centre infrastructure... 


Armscor welcomes African scientists for advanced analytical chemistry programme
Armscor welcomes African scientists for advanced analytical chemistry programme
5th June 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

The Armaments Corporation of South Africa (Armscor) is hosting 21 scientists from 16 African countries at its Protechnik Laboratories, in Pretoria, Gauteng, from June 8 to 19 for the yearly... 


Thabo Mbeki’s broken African dream
5th June 2026 By: Martin Zhuwakinyu

When former South African President Thabo Mbeki spoke at a recent event marking the sixty-third anniversary of the founding of the Organisation of African Unity (OAU) – which morphed into the... 


DHL launches its humanitarian logistics training academy in Africa
4th June 2026 By: Schalk Burger

Global logistics company DHL Group has launched a DHL Academy of Humanitarian Logistics (DAHL) in Johannesburg, which uses DHL’s logistics expertise to provide practical, pro bono training for... 


Entries for Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation to open on July 13
4th June 2026 By: Schalk Burger

The UK Royal Academy of Engineering says entries for its next Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation competition will open on July 13 and close on September 8. The 2026 shortlist of applicants... 


The Dangote oil refinery
Dangote refinery can be global jet fuel supplier, CEO says
3rd June 2026 By: Reuters

Nigeria's 650 000 bbl/d Dangote oil refinery has a large surplus of jet fuel and can supply the product all over the world, CE David Bird said on Tuesday. With demand on the African continent lower... 


Image of Canninah Dladla
Revealing Africa’s great potential
2nd June 2026

By Canninah Dladla, Cluster President for SSA at Schneider Electric The well-known Richard Mullin quote: The only man I envy is the man who has not yet been to Africa, for he has so much to look... 


Nampak CEO Riaan Heyl
Nampak’s beverage operations offset slowdown in diversified business
29th May 2026 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

JSE-listed packaging producer Nampak has reported a mixed performance for the six months ended March 31, with resilient growth in its beverage business offset by a sharp downturn in its diversified... 


Supplier ready to engage, showcase at WAMPEX
29th May 2026 By: Natasha Odendaal

As a global supplier of engineering solutions for minerals and mining applications, Weir is preparing to showcase its range of solutions for the mining sector at the West African Mining and Power... 


People at a stand at the events
Nigeria HVACR expo draws strong industry participation
29th May 2026

More than 2 800 industry professionals attended the inaugural editions of West Africa Infrastructure Expo and HVACR Nigeria, which were held over three days at the Landmark Centre, in Lagos,... 


Two Gentlemen in suits shaking hands at the 2025 WAMPEX
WAMPEX growth leads to new venue, more visitors
29th May 2026 By: Halima Frost

This year’s West African Mining & Power Expo (WAMPEX), which is endorsed by the Ghanaian Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources, will convene over 6 000 mining professionals while celebrating its... 


How corruption is powering Nigeria’s darkness
29th May 2026 By: Martin Zhuwakinyu

Weeks before disappearing from public view, Saleh Mamman announced his intention to run for governor of the Nigerian state of Taraba in 2027. Earlier this month, the former federal Power Minister... 


Nigeria’s reforms come at a price
29th May 2026 By: Tara O’Connor

With Presidential elections due in January 2027, Nigeria’s political elite is deep in negotiation, backbiting and influence peddling. There are no outstanding challengers to the incumbent, Bola... 


How a digital foundation can overcome the LNG trilemma
How a digital foundation can overcome the LNG trilemma
28th May 2026

By: Christophe Begat - Vice President for, Industry and Segment for Sub-Saharan Africa at Schneider Electric The global LNG (Liquefied Natural Gas) sector is entering an historic chapter with... 


Africa on the edge of a digital future
Africa on the edge of a digital future
27th May 2026

By Steven Santini, Vice President for Secure Power, SSA at Schneider Electric The advantages of edge computing are well-documented, clear and tangible.  Many industries today benefit from its... 


dtic chief director of space affairs Nomfuneko Majaja
Africa’s future in space dependent on legal, regulatory frameworks – dtic
27th May 2026 By: Rebecca Campbell

Africa’s future participation in the space economy will also depend on its legal and regulatory frameworks, highlighted Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (dtic) chief director of space... 


Ariel view of housing
African countries to draft climate roadmaps
22nd May 2026

Ethiopia, Kenya, Nigeria and South Africa will be supported by green building network World Green Building Council (WorldGBC) to develop or advance national climate action roadmaps for the building... 


Factories drive Africa’s billionaires
22nd May 2026 By: Martin Zhuwakinyu

We in South Africa have long comforted ourselves with the assumption that, whatever the continent’s turbulence, our economy is Africa’s biggest, anchored by deep capital markets, globally... 


Launch of the Intelligent Power Substation Solution
Huawei launches intelligent substation solution for sub-Saharan Africa
21st May 2026

Information and communications technology infrastructure and smart devices provider Huawei recently hosted the Southern Africa Electric Power Summit at Enlit Africa 2026—the continent's premier... 


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