Nuzo Onoh - the Queen of African horror who is terrified of ghosts
British-Nigerian horror writer Nuzo Ono tells the BBC that she sleeps with a "bright light on".
1970-01-01 08:00
UAE lifts visa restrictions for Nigerians
The United Arab Emirates has lifted a year-long visa ban imposed on Nigerian travelers, authorities in the West African country said Monday.
1970-01-01 08:00
Children among 26 people dead in Nigeria boating accident
At least 26 people, mostly women and children died when a boat carrying more than 100 farmers capsized early Sunday in north-central Nigeria, the region's second boat tragedy in three months, authorities said.
1970-01-01 08:00
The Nigerians learning to speak with British accents
For some Nigerians, the English language is not perfect unless spoken with a British accent.
1970-01-01 08:00
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.
1970-01-01 08:00
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.
1970-01-01 08:00
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.
1970-01-01 08:00
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.
1970-01-01 08:00
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.
1970-01-01 08:00
Akon: Success allows me to make music for myself
The singer says he has the financial freedom to bring Afrobeats influences to his new material.
1970-01-01 08:00
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.
1970-01-01 08:00
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.
1970-01-01 08:00