Category: Nigeria

With a New Nigeria Refinery, Africa’s Richest Man Wants ‘to Rescue the Country’

The New York Times – Business:
Aliko Dangote, Africa’s richest man, has an ambitious vision for the continent’s most populous nation, but hurdles stand in his way.
In Lagos, December Is Time to Get Down and ‘Detty’

Detty December means a month of “back to back to back” partying in Nigeria’s megacity, both for locals and visiting members of the diaspora. Bring your stamina, dancing shoes and wads of cash.
American Sports Are Turning Up the Volume of Afrobeats

With an eye on its international fan base, the N.B.A. has welcomed the influence of African singers like Tems, Burna Boy and Rema.
Oil Prices Are Falling. Here’s Where That Could Spell Trouble.

For countries that depend heavily on oil revenue, dropping prices are worrisome.
38 Injured After ‘Unexpected Aircraft Movement’ on a United Flight

The authorities in Nigeria said that the United Airlines plane had to return to Lagos, Nigeria, after the episode. Six people were treated at a hospital, officials said.
The Rebellious Beauty of Nollywood’s Screen Sirens

The distinctive makeup of early-aughts Nigerian movies is coming back — and so is the daring attitude of the women who wore it.
How Two Allies Wrestled Over a Crypto Giant and a Prisoner

The United States and Nigeria often collaborate. But the arrest of an American worker strained their diplomatic relations.
U.S. Pushes Nigeria to Release Tigran Gambaryan of Binance

Diplomats are calling for the release of Tigran Gambaryan, an employee of the crypto exchange who was arrested in February.
Africa’s Debt Crisis Has ‘Catastrophic Implications’ for the World

Crushing obligations to foreign creditors that have few precedents have sapped numerous African nations of growth and stoked social instability.
Three West African Countries Exit Regional ECOWAS Bloc

Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger are withdrawing from a 49-year-old regional alliance that has allowed goods and nearly 400 million people to travel freely across a tightly connected region.
Actively Black Will Be Dressing Team Nigeria for the Olympics

Actively Black, the company that will be dressing Team Nigeria, has gold-medal-worthy ambitions.
Nigeria Confronts its Worst Economic Crisis in a Generation

People in Africa’s most populous nation are suffering as the price of food, fuel and medicine has skyrocketed out of reach for many.