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Nigeria

Also known as: Federal Republic of Nigeria · northern Nigeria

2026-04-262026-07-30

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  1. July 2026
  2. Daily Guide

    Speaking on ‘The Honest Bunch’ podcast in Lagos, Nigeria, the musician said the viral videos of his mother accusing him of abandoning her were nothing more than an act.

    My Mum Was Acting – Shatta Wale On Neglect Claims
  3. Joy Online

    He pointed out that Ghana’s population had increased from about 6.4 million at independence in 1957 to more than 37 million today, while Nigeria’s population had risen from approximately 45 million to more than 200 million over the same period.

    Jospong signs MoU with Ghana Scholarly Society to drive research-led innovation
  4. Joy Online

    Head coach Maxwell Konadu and his players will be eager to produce a positive response following Monday’s 4-2 defeat to defending champions Nigeria.

    WAFU B U20: Black Satellites face defining Burkina Faso test today
  5. The Ghanaian Times

    Sisters Temwa and Tabitha Chawinga starred as rank outsiders Malawi stunned defending champions Nigeria 3-2 on Tuesday in a Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) Group C match in Morocco.

    WAFCON 2026: Malawi shock holders Nigeria as Zambia crush Egypt
  6. The Ghanaian Times

    Australia’s Lachlan Kennedy surprised the field by securing the silver medal, while Nigeria’s Kanyinsola Ajayi claimed bronze in a high-level race featuring some of the Commonwealth’s top speed specialists.

    Cameroon’s Eseme storms to 100m Commonwealth gold
  7. Joy Online

    The Nigeria international recently forced a Wolves training session to be cancelled after reportedly refusing to leave the pitch.

    Wolves striker Arokodare joins Ajax on loan
  8. The Chronicle

    It imports electricity from Côte d’Ivoire and receives gas through the West African Gas Pipeline, which links Nigeria with Benin, Togo and Ghana.

    Feature: Ghana’s Power Security Now Depends On Getting Gas, Grids And Regional Trade To Work Together
  9. Joy Online

    Discussions are also focusing on integrating conservation measures into national policies, improving monitoring systems and advancing a proposed transboundary conservation initiative involving Ghana, Togo, Benin and Nigeria.

    European Union pledges €59 million under WASOP to support sustainable ocean governance in West Africa
  10. Joy Online

    Joining virtually, Josephine Miliza, Global Policy and Regulatory Lead for the Local Networks (LocNet) Initiative at the Association for Progressive Communications, said countries including Kenya, Zimbabwe, Nigeria and South Africa were making progress in developing enabling regu

    ISOC Ghana urges policy reforms to expand community networks and bridge rural digital divide
  11. The Ghanaian Times

    The Black Satellites Head Coach, Maxwell Konadu, remains confident his side will recover strongly despite suffering a 4-2 defeat to defending champions, Nigeria, in their opening Group B match of the 2026 WAFU B U-20 Championship in Yamoussoukro, Côte d’Ivoire.

    WAFU B U-20 Championship: Black Satellites will bounce back after Nigeria defeat -Coach Maxwell Konadu

Today

  1. Shatta Wale denies neglect claims, says mother was acting

    Dancehall artiste Shatta Wale has claimed his mother's publicly aired allegations that he neglected her were fabricated and an act stemming from her dispute with his father. He maintains he has consistently supported her, citing purchases of cars, financial gifts, and renting her a house.

    4 hours ago · Daily Guide

  2. Jospong Group and Ghana Scholarly Society partner on research innovation

    The Jospong Group of Companies and Ghana Scholarly Society have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to deepen collaboration between industry and academia, promoting research-led solutions to business and development challenges in Ghana and across Africa. Jospong operates in 29 countries through more than 82 subsidiaries and employs approximately 10,000 people directly, viewing education and skills development as strategic priorities for growth.

    4 hours ago · Joy Online

  3. Black Satellites seek revival against Burkina Faso in WAFU B

    Ghana's U-20 team faces Burkina Faso on Thursday in a crucial Group B match at the 2026 WAFU B U-20 Championship, needing victory to keep their knockout-stage hopes alive after a 4-2 opening loss to Nigeria.

    5 hours ago · Joy Online

  4. Malawi stun Nigeria 3-2 in WAFCON 2026 Group C match

    Sisters Temwa and Tabitha Chawinga led rank outsiders Malawi to a shocking 3-2 victory over defending champions Nigeria in a Women's Africa Cup of Nations Group C match in Morocco on Tuesday, with Temwa scoring twice and Tabitha once.

    6 hours ago · The Ghanaian Times

  5. Cameroon's Eseme wins 100m gold at Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games

    Emmanuel Eseme of Cameroon won the men's 100m final at Glasgow 2026 with a time of 9.83 seconds, breaking the Commonwealth Games record and securing Cameroon's first-ever podium finish in the men's 100m event.

    6 hours ago · The Ghanaian Times

  6. Wolves striker Arokodare joins Ajax on loan deal

    Tolu Arokodare, a Nigeria international striker, has joined Dutch side Ajax on loan for the 2026-27 season with an option to make the move permanent. Arokodare has struggled at Wolves since his £24m move from Genk in September 2025, scoring just three goals in 33 Premier League games as the club was relegated to the Championship.

    14 hours ago · Joy Online

  7. Ghana's power security needs integrated gas, grid and regional trade

    Ghana has stabilized electricity supply through settling US$1.47 billion in legacy energy obligations, but long-term power security depends on integrating domestic gas, electricity infrastructure, and regional power trade—three components often managed separately. The country remains exposed to fuel disruptions, aging distribution infrastructure, and revenue collection challenges that require credible regional arrangements.

    14 hours ago · The Chronicle

Yesterday

  1. EU pledges €59 million for West African ocean governance

    The European Union has committed €59 million under the West Africa Sustainable Ocean Programme to support 13 countries in addressing threats to their oceans, including declining fish stocks, illegal fishing, pollution and climate change. The announcement was made in Accra during a regional workshop on conservation measures and progress towards a global 2030 biodiversity target.

    22 hours ago · Joy Online

  2. ISOC Ghana calls for policy reforms supporting community networks

    The Internet Society Ghana Chapter has urged stronger policy and regulatory reforms to support community networks as a way to expand internet access in underserved and rural areas. The call was made at a Ghana Community Networks Policy Dialogue in Accra, where Dr Maud Ashong Elliot, president of ISOC Ghana, identified challenges including inadequate infrastructure, high costs, unreliable electricity, and limited digital skills.

    29 July 2026 · Joy Online

  3. Black Satellites vow to bounce back after Nigeria loss

    Ghana's Under-20 football team lost 4-2 to Nigeria in their opening Group B match of the 2026 WAFU B U-20 Championship in Côte d'Ivoire. Coach Maxwell Konadu acknowledged defensive lapses cost Ghana the match but said the team aims to recover and win upcoming games.

    29 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

  4. Ghana's Hayford Addai eyes medal at Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games

    Hayford Addai will represent Ghana in the Men's 100m T47 Final at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games. With a personal best of 11.09 seconds from the 2026 Dubai World Para Athletics Grand Prix, Addai ranks sixth on the entry list and is within striking distance of leading medal contenders in what is expected to be one of the fastest T47 finals in Commonwealth Games history.

    29 July 2026 · Joy Online

  5. Ghana's power security requires integrated gas, grid and regional trade strategy

    Ghana's electricity sector has stabilised following settlement of US$1.47 billion in legacy energy obligations in 2025, but long-term power security depends on integrating domestic gas supply, electricity infrastructure, and regional power trade—components historically managed separately—to address structural vulnerabilities in thermal generation, ageing distribution systems, and revenue collection.

    29 July 2026 · Joy Online

  6. MTN Ghana separates Mobile Money into standalone fintech unit

    MTN Ghana has formally separated its Mobile Money operations from its core telecommunications business, creating Mobile Money Fintech Ltd. as a standalone unit effective March 31, 2026, to focus on digital financial services and comply with the Bank of Ghana's Payment Systems and Services Act. The restructuring allows the unit to raise capital, expand services, and attract external investors, while existing customer services and accounts remain unchanged.

    29 July 2026 · Joy Online

  7. At least 14 killed in Benue state village attack

    At least 14 villagers were killed and several others injured in an attack in Nigeria's Benue state on Tuesday, part of ongoing violence linked to land and resource disputes between farmers and herders. A local official blamed the attack on Fulani militia, though no group has claimed responsibility and police are investigating.

    29 July 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 28 July

  1. Malawi defeats defending WAFCON champions Nigeria 3-2 in debut

    Debutants Malawi shocked defending champions Nigeria 3-2 in a Group C opener at WAFCON 2026 in Morocco, with goals from Temwa Chawinga (69th and 95th minutes) and Tabitha Chawinga (74th minute). The victory marks the first time Nigeria has lost a WAFCON match to a tournament debutant, while Zambia topped the group with a 6-0 win over Egypt.

    28 July 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Azamati seventh in 100m; Eseme sets Games record

    Ghanaian sprinter Benjamin Azamati finished seventh in the men's 100m final at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, clocking 10.11 seconds. Cameroon's Emmanuel Eseme won gold with a Commonwealth Games record of 9.83 seconds, with Australia's Lachlan Kennedy taking silver and Nigeria's Kayinsola Ajayi bronze.

    28 July 2026 · Joy Online

  3. Ghana should seek cheaper crude oil from Nigeria

    Economist Professor Williams Peprah has urged the government to explore closer energy cooperation with Nigeria to reduce Ghana's fuel import costs, citing global supply disruptions and longer shipping routes from geopolitical tensions as drivers of high petroleum prices.

    28 July 2026 · Joy Online

  4. Ghana, Nigeria pledge stronger trade and regional cooperation

    Ghana's Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa and Nigeria's High Commissioner-designate Shehu Ilu Barde have reaffirmed commitment to strengthening bilateral relations and enhancing economic cooperation, with focus on removing trade barriers and leveraging the African Continental Free Trade Area to increase bilateral trade.

    28 July 2026 · Joy Online

  5. Nigerian singer Peter Okoye sparks backlash over dismissing indigenous languages

    Mr P drew criticism on social media after suggesting Nigerian indigenous languages offer little practical benefit while vacationing in Paris and praising his children's French fluency. Critics noted that he has used Igbo and Yoruba in his successful music career, arguing he disrespected his cultural heritage.

    28 July 2026 · Daily Guide

  6. Black Satellites lose 4-2 to Nigeria in WAFU B U20 opener

    Ghana's U-20 side suffered a 4-2 defeat to defending champions Nigeria in their opening Group B match of the 2026 WAFU B U-20 Championship in Côte d'Ivoire, with goals from Mohammed Zaidan and captain Kelvin Nkrumah (penalty) proving insufficient as Nigeria scored twice from the spot.

    28 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

  7. Ghana U20 lose 4-2 to Nigeria in WAFU B opener

    Ghana U20 head coach Maxwell Konadu acknowledged his high-pressing tactical approach backfired against defending champions Nigeria in a 4-2 defeat at the WAFU B U20 Championship, with defensive mistakes allowing Nigeria to take control. Ghana will face Burkina Faso on July 30 and Togo on August 2 in their remaining Group B matches.

    28 July 2026 · Joy Online

  8. Interior Minister urges unity beyond politics, religion, tradition

    At a Tijjania Islamic faith celebration in the Bono East Region, Interior Minister Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak advised Ghanaians not to allow partisan politics, religion, or tradition to divide the nation, emphasizing that peace and treating one another as siblings is essential for national development.

    28 July 2026 · Joy Online

  9. Nigeria urges South Africa to prevent xenophobic attacks on migrants

    Nigeria called on South Africa to do more to prevent xenophobic attacks on Nigerians and other African migrants, saying repeated violence was straining ties and raising questions about government complicity. Nigerian officials said at least 1,490 Nigerians have been evacuated from South Africa since the latest outbreak of xenophobic violence, and at least 98 Nigerians have been killed in such attacks since 2022.

    28 July 2026 · Joy Online

  10. At least 30 killed in armed attack on Nigerian village

    At least 30 people, including eight children, were killed when armed gunmen attacked Naridon village in Nigeria's Kaduna state early Monday, shooting residents and burning houses, residents said. The attack reflects escalating violence by armed gangs targeting communities in northwestern and north-central Nigeria.

    28 July 2026 · Joy Online

  11. Ghana faces heat-related death gap amid slow electricity growth

    A Climate Impact Lab report warns Ghana is caught in a "Mortality-Cooling Trap" where rising temperatures outpace electricity supply growth, projecting 19 additional heat-related deaths per 100,000 people by 2050 and over 4,000 additional deaths annually, with about a third of the population in high-risk areas.

    28 July 2026 · Joy Online

  12. Climate change to cause 430,000 annual deaths by 2050 unevenly

    A Climate Impact Lab report projects that climate-driven temperature changes will cause about 430,000 additional deaths annually by 2050, with ten times more deaths in poor countries than in richer ones. Access to electricity for cooling systems will largely determine how many lives can be saved, but many countries most vulnerable to rising temperatures lack sufficient electrical capacity for fans and air conditioners.

    28 July 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 27 July

  1. Global HIV funding drops 18%, UNAIDS warns of resurgence risk

    Global HIV funding fell by 18% to $7.3 billion in 2025, the lowest level in nearly two decades, according to UNAIDS, which warned that without renewed commitment the world risks reversing progress that has driven new infections and AIDS-related deaths to their lowest level in over 30 years.

    27 July 2026 · Joy Online

  2. South Africa investigates Nigerian's death during police arrest

    South African authorities are investigating the death of 42-year-old Nigerian Ibeh Chika Simon, who collapsed while being arrested by Cape Town police; a post-mortem showed multiple bruises and abrasions on his back and chest. Nigeria's consul general condemned the incident and alleged a pattern of unresolved deaths and misconduct against foreign nationals, amid heightened tensions over xenophobic violence.

    27 July 2026 · Joy Online

  3. Maxima Media Group launches Pan-African Foodies Choice Awards

    Maxima Media Group has launched the inaugural Foodies Choice Awards, a Pan-African recognition platform for consumers to celebrate excellence across the continent's food value chain, opening nominations across Ghana, Nigeria, Kenya, Tanzania, and Rwanda to recognise governments, farmers, agribusinesses, chefs, food brands, hospitality operators, media personalities, and innovators.

    27 July 2026 · Joy Online

  4. Black Queens aim to end WAFCON trophy drought in 2026

    Ghana's women's football team qualified for the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) with a win over Egypt and will compete in Group D against Cape Verde, Cameroon, and Mali. The tournament doubles as a 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup qualifier, and the team has greater experience than in 2024, when most players competed in continental football for the first time; Ghana has reached three WAFCON finals but lost all to Nigeria.

    27 July 2026 · Joy Online

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