Nigeria will spend about $11.6 billion servicing its debt in 2026, nearly half of its projected government revenue, President Bola Tinubu said, as he called for an overhaul of a global financial system he said penalises African borrowers. …
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Bola Tinubu
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President of Nigeria who has called for global finance reform and responded to xenophobic violence in South Africa.
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- May 2026
Nigerian President Bola Tinubu has ordered the immediate establishment of a crisis notification unit within Nigerian diplomatic missions in South Africa, responding to a surge in xenophobic attacks and escalating anti-foreigner tensions that have targeted African nationals. …
Tinubu orders Nigerian missions in South Africa to establish crisis unit as xenophobic attacks escalate… Tinubu Orders Emergency Response for Imperilled Citizens President Bola Tinubu has directed Nigerian missions in South Africa to establish a crisis notification unit immediately. …
South Africa condemns ‘fake videos’ of alleged xenophobic attacks on foreign nationalsThe Nigerian opposition’s hopes of mounting a strong challenge to President Bola Tinubu at elections next January have been shaken after two leading figures – Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso – quit a newly formed coalition, citing legal wrangles and internal divisions. …
Nigeria opposition alliance falters as two leading figures quit, clouding 2027 unity push… She expressed President Bola Tinubu’s concern about the attacks in the southern African nation, and condemned the violence against foreign nationals and demonstrations characterised by “xenophobic rhetoric, hate speeches and incendiary anti-migrant statements”. …
Nigeria plans to repatriate nationals willing to leave South Africa after attacks… She expressed President Bola Tinubu’s concern about the attacks in the southern African nation, and condemned the violence against foreign nationals and demonstrations characterised by “xenophobic rhetoric, hate speeches and incendiary anti-migrant statements”. …
Nigeria plans to repatriate nationals willing to leave South Africa after attacks… Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso, who finished third and fourth respectively in the 2023 presidential race, have both joined the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), raising the prospect of a joint ticket to challenge President Bola Tinubu. …
New alliances shakes up Nigerian political landscape- April 2026
Nigerian President Bola Tinubu has nominated Rabiu Abdullahi Umar as chief executive of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA). …
Nigeria’s Tinubu nominates new oil regulator in second leadership change in four months… the mining development conference that Nigerians were his in-laws – one of his daughters, June, is married to a Nigerian. “I want to send my regards to my brothers and sisters in Nigeria… my in-laws.” He told Alake to pass on his greetings to his Nigerian counterpart, Bola Tinubu …
Kenya’s leader backtracks after comments mocking Nigerians’ English… He appealed to President Bola Tinubu, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, and the National Assembly to act swiftly, while urging stronger diplomatic engagement and accountability for erring security officers. …
South Africa xenophobic attacks: Nigeria demands protection after two citizens killed
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Nigeria's Tinubu calls for global finance system reform
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President Bola Tinubu said Nigeria will spend about $11.6 billion servicing its debt in 2026, nearly half of projected government revenue, and called for an overhaul of the global financial system, arguing that high borrowing costs and limited access to long-term finance divert resources from infrastructure, healthcare, education, and industry in African economies.
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Nigeria's Tinubu calls for global finance system reform
President Bola Tinubu said Nigeria will spend about $11.6 billion servicing its debt in 2026, nearly half of projected government revenue, and called for an overhaul of the global financial system, arguing that high borrowing costs and limited access to long-term finance divert resources from infrastructure, healthcare, education, and industry in African economies.
14 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Friday 8 May
Tinubu orders Nigerian missions in South Africa to establish crisis unit
Nigerian President Bola Tinubu has ordered the immediate establishment of a crisis notification unit within Nigerian diplomatic missions in South Africa in response to escalating xenophobic attacks and anti-foreigner tensions targeting African nationals. Nigeria's Minister of Foreign Affairs announced the measure following discussions with her South African counterpart, and the government has advised Nigerian citizens in high-tension areas like Durban to temporarily shut their businesses and remain indoors.
8 May 2026 · Joy Online →
South Africa denies fake xenophobic attack videos, Ghana seeks AU intervention
The South African government formally condemned the spread of digital content depicting alleged attacks on foreign nationals, characterizing them as "fake videos and images" intended to undermine the country's international reputation. Ghana has petitioned the African Union to intervene, describing the situation as a serious risk to the safety of Africans in South Africa and a challenge to African solidarity.
8 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Wednesday 6 May
Nigeria opposition figures quit coalition ahead of 2027 election
Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso have left a newly formed opposition alliance citing legal disputes and internal divisions, dealing a blow to efforts to unite against President Bola Tinubu. The two, who placed third and fourth in the 2023 presidential election, have joined another opposition grouping instead, forcing a review of the coalition's plan to back a single presidential candidate.
6 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Monday 4 May
Nigeria to repatriate nationals from South Africa voluntarily
Nigeria is planning to repatriate its nationals in South Africa who wish to return home following recent attacks on foreigners. Foreign Minister Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu said 130 applicants had registered for the exercise and condemned the xenophobic violence, while Nigeria has summoned South Africa's acting High Commissioner over the incidents.
4 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Nigeria to repatriate nationals from South Africa voluntarily
Nigeria is planning to repatriate its nationals in South Africa willing to return home voluntarily, amid growing concerns about recent attacks on foreigners. Foreign Minister Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu said 130 applicants had already registered for the exercise, and Nigeria has summoned South Africa's acting High Commissioner to express its concern about xenophobic violence and mistreatment of Nigerian citizens.
4 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Nigerian opposition figures Obi, Kwankwaso join NDC
Two prominent opposition figures who finished third and fourth in Nigeria's 2023 presidential election have switched to the Nigeria Democratic Congress, raising prospects of a joint ticket to challenge President Bola Tinubu in next year's election. The move comes nine months after they joined the African Democratic Congress, an alliance that became embroiled in legal disputes.
4 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Thursday 30 April
Nigeria replaces oil regulator chief in four months
President Bola Tinubu nominated Rabiu Abdullahi Umar as chief executive of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority, the second leadership change at the regulator in four months. The decision comes as Nigeria faces rising domestic energy prices partly driven by global oil price volatility following escalating conflict involving Iran.
29 April 2026 · Joy Online →
Wednesday 29 April
Kenya's Ruto clarifies remarks on Nigerian English at mining conference
Kenya's President William Ruto responded to backlash over remarks suggesting Nigerian-accented English was incomprehensible, telling a Nairobi mining conference attended by Nigeria's Minister of Mines that his comments to Kenyans in Italy were private and taken out of context. Ruto said he meant to praise African English proficiency, noting that Nigeria speaks "excellent English" comparable to Kenya's.
29 April 2026 · Joy Online →
Tuesday 28 April
Nigeria demands protection after two citizens killed in South Africa
The Federal Government has called on South African authorities to protect Nigerians and other foreign nationals following renewed xenophobic violence that killed two Nigerian citizens. The Nigerian Consulate General in Johannesburg confirmed that Amaramiro Emmanuel and Ekpenyong Andrew were killed in separate incidents linked to anti-foreigner tensions, with both deaths allegedly involving South African security personnel.
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