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Nigeria

Nigeria is a federal constitutional republic in West Africa. With a population of over 225 million, it is the most populous country in Africa. Despite having the highest African GDP, Nigeria faces many security threats.

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Traders sell mangos at a market in Jibia, Nigeria

Traders sell mangos at a market in Jibia, Nigeria

Stampedes in Nigeria highlight deepening crises

Desperate Nigerians are struggling to afford food as inflation and unemployment reach unprecedented levels.

An abandoned illegal refinery in Nigeria

An abandoned illegal refinery in Nigeria

Nigeria steps up fight against illegal oil trade

Can the country's crackdown on illegal oil sites lead to a permanent end to economic sabotage?

Nigeria Toyosi Ilesanmi IT-Experte

Nigeria Toyosi Ilesanmi IT-Experte

Nigerians waiting for their spouses in Germany

A long waiting time for a family reunification visa appointment at the German Consulate is keeping this couple apart.

decorated boats at the Lagos Boat Regatta

decorated boats at the Lagos Boat Regatta

Lagos celebrates maritime heritage with annual Boat Regatta

The Lagos Boat Regatta showcases traditional boat races and a parade of more than 200 hand-decorated boats.

Clothing and other items on a road after 10 people were crushed to death during a stampede at the Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Maitama district, Abuja

Clothing and other items on a road after 10 people were crushed to death during a stampede at the Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Maitama district, Abuja

Death toll rises in Nigerian charity event stampedes

In both incidents, most victims were women and children queuing for hours for food handouts.

Nigeria's capital Abuja

Nigeria's capital Abuja

Nigeria: Two stampedes leave over a dozen dead

The twin stampedes come just days after 35 children died during a crowd crush at a school fair.

Nigeria Bola Ahmed Tinubu

Nigeria Bola Ahmed Tinubu

Nigeria: 35 children killed in stampede at school fair

At least 35 children have died after a stampede at a fair that was organized at a school in southwestern Nigeria.

Nigerian artist Zainab Zakari carves a watermellon

Nigerian artist Zainab Zakari carves a watermellon

Nigerian artist turning fruit into artwork

Zainab Zakari uses everyday fruits and veggies to create stunning works of art that are a feast for the eyes.

West African Leaders and officials attend he 66th ordinary session of Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), Heads of State and Government in Abuja, Nigeria, on December 15, 2024

West African Leaders and officials attend he 66th ordinary session of Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), Heads of State and Government in Abuja, Nigeria, on December 15, 2024

African coup-hit states get more time to rethink ECOWAS exit

Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger had military coups in recent years and plan to leave the West African region bloc.

Nigerian cyber fraud suspect extradited to US from Ghana

The 37-year-old had previously been on the FBI's Most Wanted Cyber Criminal List.

A man is seen burning a poster of former Syrian strongman Bashar al-Assad

A man is seen burning a poster of former Syrian strongman Bashar al-Assad

AfricaLink News December 12, 2024

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German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier (l) speaking at a press conference alongside Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in Abuja

German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier (l) speaking at a press conference alongside Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in Abuja

German President Steinmeier in Nigeria for energy talks

Frank-Walter Steinmeier and German business leaders are in Nigeria for the two-day investment junket.

French soldier from the Barkhane force patrols a street in Almoustarat where two villagers walk.

French soldier from the Barkhane force patrols a street in Almoustarat where two villagers walk.

AfricaLink News December 6, 2024

Chad sets up team to end military ties with France +++ Amnesty International files ICC case against Nigeria's military

Nigerian President Bola Tinubu (left) and South African President Cyril Ramaphosa (right)

Nigerian President Bola Tinubu (left) and South African President Cyril Ramaphosa (right)

Nigeria seeks South Africa's help to join G20, BRICS

At a joint summit, Nigeria officially asked for South African endorsement to join the important economic blocs.

Hugo Obi smiles at the camera. Behind him is a banner that says "Discover African creativity."

Hugo Obi smiles at the camera. Behind him is a banner that says "Discover African creativity."

Where are the video games from Africa?

Afrobeat is globally successful, and Africa's film industry is booming. So why is the video game industry struggling?

Long boats stand idle on the Niger river

Long boats stand idle on the Niger river

Nigeria: Dozens dead or missing after boat capsizes in river

More than 100 passengers, mostly women, are still missing after a boat capsized on the Niger river.

French President Emmanuel Macron shakes hands with Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu after they delivered statements to the press following a meeting at the Elysee Palace in Paris as part of his a two-day state visit to France, November 28, 2024

French President Emmanuel Macron shakes hands with Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu after they delivered statements to the press following a meeting at the Elysee Palace in Paris as part of his a two-day state visit to France, November 28, 2024

France's Macron hosts Nigeria's Tinubu for talks in Paris

'Nigeria is open for business,' President Bola Tinubu said after his meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron.

A man covers his face with a cloth to protect himself from air pollution in Delhi, India

A man covers his face with a cloth to protect himself from air pollution in Delhi, India

Air pollution linked to 1.5 million deaths per year — study

A new Lancet study has linked heart and respiratory illnesses to polllution from forest fires and agricultural burning.

DW AfricaLink cover.

DW AfricaLink cover.

What's after Nigeria's petroleum industry overhaul?

Can the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation make a significant change? DW's Josey Mahachi talks to experts.

The 77 percent #243 Megacity Lagos 16.11.2024

The 77 percent #243 Megacity Lagos 16.11.2024

Lagos' housing crisis and a vision for the future

Lagos architect Eve Nnaji wants to solve the city’s housing crisis with sustainable architecture.

A closeup of snake meat at a market in Nigeria

A closeup of snake meat at a market in Nigeria

Why you should try snake meat

Snakes are venomous, deadly and feared — but in Lagos, Nigeria, you can safely bite back.

A man pushes his bicycle along a road flooded with rain in Lagos, Nigeria.

A man pushes his bicycle along a road flooded with rain in Lagos, Nigeria.

Flood awareness and alleviation in Nigeria

Cleaning up clogged drainage channels could curb the impact of flooding in and around Lagos.

Former student Yimika Owoaje sits in his room, speaking to DW's reporter

Former student Yimika Owoaje sits in his room, speaking to DW's reporter

After living abroad, Nigerians feel call of home

As Nigeria has faced economic challenges, the number of young people who have sought opportunities abroad has surged.

DW Eco Africa (Sendungslogo Composite)

DW Eco Africa (Sendungslogo Composite)

Eco Africa: How simple solutions are sometimes best

How filters could clean up Cameroon's drinking water. Plus, using Indigenous medicines to treat Ghana's livestock.

A group of people running in a dusty street, waving with their sticks, axes and batons.

A group of people running in a dusty street, waving with their sticks, axes and batons.

Mob justice a growing problem in some African countries

Mob justice is on the rise. Violent killings are connected to poverty, and a lack of trust in the judicial system.

AI-generated design by DW showing the US dollar sign and several dollar bills exploding out of the silhouette of the African continent

AI-generated design by DW showing the US dollar sign and several dollar bills exploding out of the silhouette of the African continent

How a rising dollar could hurt African economies

Donald Trump's policies could push the US currency higher, igniting inflation and debt costs in developing nations.

Videostill | Sendung | 77 Percent | Voxpops

Videostill | Sendung | 77 Percent | Voxpops

How does colonialism affect you today?

Youth on the streets Windhoek and Lagos talk about whether colonialism still matters.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Nigerian President Bola Tinubu shake hands

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Nigerian President Bola Tinubu shake hands

India says Nigeria is 'natural' partner as Modi visits

New Delhi and Abuja aim to boost ties through trade and technology, but also counterterrorism and intelligence sharing.

DW Arts Unveiled (Sendungslogo Composite)

DW Arts Unveiled (Sendungslogo Composite)

Art.See.Africa | Lagos

In the fifth episode of our series, we explore the exciting cultural life of Lagos, Nigeria.

Mosambik Maputo 2024 | Proteste nach Wahlen

Mosambik Maputo 2024 | Proteste nach Wahlen

Mozambique releases Nigerian outlet's detained journalists

A Nigerian news outlet had expressed concern over the detention of two of its journalists in Mozambique.

Four boys who work at a mine in Northern Nigeria are seen here. One of them shovels soil aside.

Four boys who work at a mine in Northern Nigeria are seen here. One of them shovels soil aside.

Child miners in Nigeria risk health for little money

Unregulated mining is a booming sector in Nigeria, with many working in hazardous conditions.

Nigerian woman stacks large bags of cassava plants

Nigerian woman stacks large bags of cassava plants

Nigeria acquires $134 million loan for farming investment

Nigeria's government said it plans to boost productivity in staple crops including wheat, rice and maize.

DW AfricaLink

DW AfricaLink

Nigeria's crackdown on protests: A threat to freedom?

Nigerian authorities have released minors facing trial for cost-of-living protests. Among the 76 arrested in August for treason, destruction of property and mutiny, at least 30 were children. The crisis has sparked mass protests, with several reported killed and hundreds arrested. Rights groups are alarmed by the crackdown. Is Nigeria suppressing dissent?

DW Sendung Afrimaxx

DW Sendung Afrimaxx

Afrimaxx — Modern African Lifestyle

Celebrating African identity in Nigeria, fighting discrimination against albinism in Angola and street food in Kinshasa.

A photography of Nigerian photographer Obinna Obioma shows an african model wearing plaid plastic bags arranged as a high fashion costume.

A photography of Nigerian photographer Obinna Obioma shows an african model wearing plaid plastic bags arranged as a high fashion costume.

Obinna Obioma: Celebrating African identity

Nigerian photographer Obinna Obioma shows how a simple plastic bag can shape identities.

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer speaks at a press conference during the 2024 Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in Samoa

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer speaks at a press conference during the 2024 Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in Samoa

What keeps African nations in the Commonwealth?

Are calls for reparations for the trans-Atlantic slave trade a sign of Commonwealth's influence waning across Africa?

Doku Zwangsarbeit in Asiens Betrugsfabriken

Doku Zwangsarbeit in Asiens Betrugsfabriken

Scam Factories in Myanmar: Cyber Slavery

Thousands of people are forced to scam people online from factories in Southeast Asia.

The 77 Percent Magazine #242

The 77 Percent Magazine #242

What could stop Nigeria's abduction crisis?

Security expert talks of why kidnappings are happening in Nigeria and what could be done to stop them.

The 77 Percent Magazine #242

The 77 Percent Magazine #242

Street debate: Living in fear of abductions in Nigeria

In our Street Debate, we get to talk to survivors and other Nigerians who have faced abductions up close.

Nigeria Chief of Army Staff Lt. Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja salutes during a funeral ceremony for officers in Abuja, Nigeria

Nigeria Chief of Army Staff Lt. Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja salutes during a funeral ceremony for officers in Abuja, Nigeria

Nigeria: President Tinubu announces death of army chief

Lt. Gen. Taoreed Abiodun Lagbaja led the Nigerian troops through the fight against Islamist extremists.

The 77 Percent Magazine #242

The 77 Percent Magazine #242

Explainer: Kidnapping in northern Nigeria

What has led to the rise of abductions in northern Nigeria by so-called ‘bandits?'

Alamin Usman, a herdsman in Abuja, Nigeria, talks to DW as his cows graze on the roadside in the background.

Alamin Usman, a herdsman in Abuja, Nigeria, talks to DW as his cows graze on the roadside in the background.

Climate, violence force cattle into Nigeria's crowded cities

Nigeria is home to 20 some million cows, most of which are owned by nomadic Fulani herders.

People take to the streets of Lagos to protest against economic hardship in the country, with a man speaking into an orange megaphone, August 1, 2024

People take to the streets of Lagos to protest against economic hardship in the country, with a man speaking into an orange megaphone, August 1, 2024

Nigeria: Anger as minors appear in court over August protest

Children aged between 14 and 17 appeared before a court in the capital for a hearing related to protests in August.

DW News Africa Christine Mhundwa (Composite)

DW News Africa Christine Mhundwa (Composite)

DW News Africa with Christine Mhundwa, 31 October 2024

Can Nigeria become a cow superpower? Its dairy market is worth billions but 90 percent of local demand is imported. Most cows are owned by pastoralist Fulani herdsmen - can they adapt to the commercial model Abuja wants? Plus: The Récréâtrales theater festival in Burkina Faso addresses the tragedies displaced people suffer.

Lagos resident Afam Ugah wears a "Trump 2024" baseball cap as he speaks to DW.

Lagos resident Afam Ugah wears a "Trump 2024" baseball cap as he speaks to DW.

US election: Why Donald Trump is so popular in Nigeria

Many religious, socially conservative Nigerians are hoping Donald Trump will return to the White House after November 5.

Chidimma Adetshina crowned Miss Universe Nigeria in Lagos

Chidimma Adetshina crowned Miss Universe Nigeria in Lagos

South Africa to revoke beauty queen's ID documents

Chidimma Adetshina, a dual South African-Nigerian national, faced xenophobia over her identity in South Africa.

Michelin-starred chef Adejoké Bakare sits in her restaurant, smiling

Michelin-starred chef Adejoké Bakare sits in her restaurant, smiling

Adejoké Bakare: A celebrity chef in London

British-Nigerian Adejoké Bakare is the first Black female chef in the United Kingdom to be awarded a Michelin star.

The 77 Percent Magazine #242

The 77 Percent Magazine #242

The 77 Percent - The Magazine for Africa's Youth

This week look at how large the issue of kidnappings is in Africa, with a focus on Nigeria.

Members of the Chadian security forces parade during the 63rd Independence Day celebrations in N'Djamena

Members of the Chadian security forces parade during the 63rd Independence Day celebrations in N'Djamena

Chad: Dozens of soldiers killed near Nigeria border

Chad did not name the attackers who targeted its military base, but Boko Haram is active in the region near Nigeria.

Nigeria's football team, the Super Eagles

Nigeria's football team, the Super Eagles

Nigeria given 3-0 win over Libya after 'inhumane treatment'

The Nigerian team had been scheduled to play an AFCON qualifier against Libya but were left strandard at the airport.