The Nigerians learning to speak with British accents
For some Nigerians, the English language is not perfect unless spoken with a British accent.
2023-09-09 09:29
US could begin withdrawing troops from Niger in coming weeks, US officials say
The US could begin withdrawing troops from Niger in the coming weeks, according to two US officials, which would mark a significant change to the American military presence in the country following a coup that toppled the democratically elected government in Niamey in late July.
2023-09-09 04:53
Election tribunal rejects Peter Obi's presidential election challenge in Nigeria
One of President Bola Tinubu's opponents failed to prove allegations of rigging, the court rules.
2023-09-07 00:57
Lagos traffic jams disappear. But this isn't good news for Nigeria
The removal of a fuel subsidy has pushed the cost of transport out of the reach of many Nigerians.
2023-09-04 07:28
Macron looks on as France's Africa policy crumbles
France's post-colonial days are long gone and yet its influence in Francophone Africa is in tatters.
2023-09-02 07:22
What a doctor's death in a lift tells us about Africa's debt crisis
Nigeria spends twice as much on debt repayments than on health and education combined, a report says.
2023-09-01 09:16
French ambassador in Niger stays put, defies junta's deadline to quit the country
France's ambassador to Niger is staying put in the West African country in defiance of an ultimatum by its military rulers ordering his exit within 48 hours on Friday.
2023-08-30 01:24
Niger coup: France defies ultimatum for ambassador to leave Niamey
France's president praises the diplomat for staying put despite being told to go by Niger's junta.
2023-08-28 20:59
Niger journalist: I lie awake at night fearing they will arrest me
Daily life since the coup is a struggle, says a BBC journalist whose identity we are protecting.
2023-08-26 18:16
Niger orders French ambassador to leave the country within 48 hours
Niger's junta ordered the French ambassador in Niamey on Friday to leave the country within 48 hours, according to the Nigerien Foreign Ministry.
2023-08-26 12:53
Wagner in Africa: Precarious future after Prigozhin's reported death
Its leader followed a long line of mercenaries in Africa, but his group faces an uncertain future.
2023-08-26 09:48
Nigeria's GDP growth slows to 2.5% y/y in Q2 as reforms get under way
By Chijioke Ohuocha ABUJA Nigeria's annual economic growth rate slowed to 2.51% in the second quarter, data showed
2023-08-25 21:49