Nigeria has urged South Africa to take stronger measures to prevent xenophobic attacks against Nigerians and other African migrants. The plea was made during a meeting in Abuja, attended by a South African delegation led by International Relations Minister Ronald Lamola. The discussions highlighted the persistent violence that has strained bilateral ties.
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Nigeria — Gunmen attacked a community in northwestern Nigeria, killing at least 30 people and injuring several others, residents said Monday, in the latest violence in the conflict-hit region
Africa’s two biggest economies are expected to weather the immediate impact of the new United States tariffs, but economists say the measures reinforce a broader shift towards higher trade barriers that could force Nigeria and South Africa to diversify export markets and deepen regional trade.
The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has criticised President Bola Tinubu’s communication style, urging him to directly address Nigerians regarding the state of the nation.
On July 24, 2026, the United States government announced a 12.5% import tariff targeting select products from Nigeria and dozens of other nations under a restructured Section 301 framework of the US Trade Act. Despite the new duties, economic analysts confirm that the immediate macroeconomic threat to Nigeria remains contained.
Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke and the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Bola Oyebamiji have disclosed that renown Ifa priest and Yoruba cultural enthusiast, Ifayemi Elebuibon is not only an asset to Yoruba race but the entire African continent.