US designates Nigeria 'Country of Particular Concern' after Trump threat over alleged attacks on Christians

The secretary of state is responsible for deeming a country a "Country of Particular Concern" (CPC). Other countries designated as CPCs include Burma, the People’s Republic of China, Cuba, Eritrea, Iran, the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, Nicaragua, Pakistan, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Tajikistan, and Turkmenistan.
Leadership

Nigeria’s Oil Sector Rebounds After Years Of Theft And Vandalism

In my 2021 article on the impact of non-state actors in Nigeria’s oil and gas sector, I observed that it was still night time for the country’s petroleum

Nigeria’s Nobel laureate Wole Soyinka says US visa was revoked after Trump criticism

Nobel Prize-winning author Wole Soyinka says his non-resident visa to enter the United States has been rejected.
Premium Times

Why FATF placed Nigeria on Grey List, how the country won its way back

Nigeria’s removal from the FATF grey list marks the end of two years of intense reforms. This report explains why the global watchdog greylisted the country in 2023 — and how sweeping policy actions secured its delisting in 2025.
Business Day

Reps probe management of $4.6bn grant to fight malaria, HIV

The House of Representatives has resolved to invetestigate the utilisation $4.6 billion received by Nigeria from the Global Fund and
AllAfrica on MSN

Nigeria: Nuprc Seeks Bank of America's Support for Investment in Nigeria's Oil Production

"Nigeria is richly endowed with hydrocarbons and we seek to optimise production. But funding is critical to our success. So, we are looking at areas of alignment with the Bank of America," Mr Komolafe said.
Premium Times

Reps advance bill to establish Nigerian Fintech Regulatory Commission

The lawmakers said Nigeria has no single regulatory authority regulating businesses, practices, and operations of Fintech Operators and Service Providers despite their contributions to national growth and development.
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Nigeria: IOC Divestments and the Burden On Indigenous Operators

For several decades, international oil companies have been the dominant players in Nigeria's oil and gas industry. From Shell's early discoveries in the Niger Delta to ExxonMobil's offshore developments,

Nigerian army kills over 50 Boko Haram militants as it fights off drone attacks

Nigeria's military has killed more than 50 Boko Haram militants in response to drone attacks on military bases in the northeast.

Whiplash: How Trump's Threat to Strike Nigeria Further Reshuffles Pentagon Priorities

Newspapers with articles reporting U.S. President Donald Trump's message to Nigeria over the treatment of Christians hang at a newspaper stand in Ojuelegba, Lagos, Nigeria November 2, 2025. REUTERS/Sodiq Adelakun/File Photo WASHINGTON (Reuters) -When President Donald Trump made a surprise threat this weekend on social media to carry out strikes in Nigeria,
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