Nigeria

Nigeria

Over 150 killed as torrential rain unleashes floods in Nigeria

Floodwaters submerged large parts of the market town of Mokwa, with officials predicting the death toll would grow.

31/05/2025

Art

Nigerian autistic teen sets world painting record

A young autistic boy in Nigeria has broken the record for the world's largest art canvas - officially recognised by Guinness World Records. His canvas aims to highlight the challenges that people like him face amid stigma and grim depictions of autism.

02/05/2025

Culture news

Netherlands to return over 100 Benin Bronzes to Nigeria

The Netherlands will return 119 Benin Bronzes to Nigeria which the country took during colonial times.

20/02/2025

Nigeria

Stampedes at Christmas charity events kill 67 people in Nigeria

The victims collapsed in crowd surges as people grew desperate for Christmas church food handouts during the worst cost-of-living crisis in a generation.

22/12/2024

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A carnival for dogs in Nigeria

The theme of the sixth edition of the Dog Carnival in Lagos, Nigeria, was "Angels on legs".

16/12/2024

Green News

Children are mining for the lithium that powers our electric vehicles

Children as young as five-years-old were found to be working in one illegal mine.

13/12/2024

Nigeria

More than 100 missing in Nigeria after boat capsizes on river Niger

A vessel carrying more than 200 passengers sank early on Friday morning. At least eight fatalities have already been confirmed.

29/11/2024

Europe News

Man investigated for instigating violence in Nigeria from Finland

Authorities allege the prime suspect promoted violence through social media while living in Finland.

21/11/2024

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400,000 displaced as Nigerian floods worsen

Severe flooding continues to devastate northeastern Nigeria, displacing over 400,000 people, according to the UN.

19/09/2024

Nigeria

Hundreds of thousands require aid as floods ravage homes in Nigeria

The UN World Food Programme is working to assist newly displaced and food insecure people in northeast Nigeria who have been affected by severe floods.

13/09/2024

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Severe floods in Nigeria leave residents displaced

Residents have been forced to flee their homes in northeastern Nigeria after a dam collapsed unleashing severe flooding.

11/09/2024

Nigeria

At least 48 people killed in fuel tanker explosion in Nigeria

Authorities said initially that 30 bodies were found but in a later statement said an additional 18 bodies of victims who were burned to death in the collision were found.

09/09/2024

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Nigerian president calls for end to violent protests

Human rights groups say at least 13 people have died in protests since Thursday across the country.

05/08/2024

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Protests In Nigeria against worst cost-of-living crisis in generation

Amnesty International's Nigeria office said at least nine people were killed by security forces in Nigeria during mass protests against the economic crisis gripping the country.

02/08/2024

Scenes

Watch: The guardian angel providing prosthetic limbs to amputated children in Nigeria

In partnership with Media City

Crystal Chigbu is transforming the lives of disabled children through her organisation, the Irede Foundation.

10/06/2024

Culture news

Nigerian chess champion sets new record with 60-hour marathon

Tunde Onakoya made history in New York's Times Square to raise funds for children's education in Africa.

21/04/2024

Scenes

Watch: The Nigerian hero creating a safe haven for animals

In partnership with Media City

Chinedu Mogbo is a dedicated conservationist who works tirelessly to rescue and rehabilitate wildlife

15/04/2024

Scenes

Watch: The eco-entrepreneur sparking the electric vehicle revolution in Nigeria

In partnership with Media City

Mustapha Abubakar Gajibo is a pioneer on a mission to turn Nigeria's roads green

26/02/2024

Football Now

AFCON 2023: Host nation Ivory Coast win dramatic tournament

In partnership with Media City

The 34th edition of the tournament attracted record TV viewership.

22/02/2024

Art

Nigerian artist Ken Nwadiogbu on migration and working with Burna Boy

Euronews Culture sat down with Ken Nwadiogbu, a visionary artist who is preparing to showcase his solo presentation 'Journey Mercies: A Migration Symphony' at ART SG later this month.

12/01/2024