Nigeria

U.S.–Africa

U.S. Supreme Court Will Decide Whether a Nigerian Forced to Cook for Militants Gave “Material Support” to Terrorists

The Trump administration wants the justices to reverse an appeals court that found Izuchukwu Ozurumba’s six months as a cook for the “Unknown Gunmen” did not bar him from asylum. The government says the law “does not distinguish between guns and butter” and the ruling affects thousands of cases a year.

Oct 13

U.S.–Africa

Nicki Minaj Says Her Nigerian Pastor Inspired Her to Speak Out on Violence Against Christians in Nigeria, and Urges Other Celebrities to Join Her

Speaking at an X event at Tesla’s Giga Texas factory, the rapper said she had seen “the brutality with which Christians are being treated there just for being Christian.” Nigeria’s government has long rejected claims of a targeted campaign against Christians.

Oct 13

Health

Nigeria’s $5 Billion Health Deal With Washington Under Fire Over a Clause Letting the U.S. Keep Using Nigerian Specimens After It Ends

Oct 13

U.S.–Africa

U.S. Publishes Names and Photographs of 24 Nigerians Arrested by ICE, Most Over Alleged Fraud and Money Laundering

Oct 13

Business

Congress Extended AGOA to 2028, but Angola, Nigeria and South Africa Face 12.5% U.S. Tariffs Anyway: What African Exporters Need to Know

Oct 12

Economics

Africa’s Growth Outlook Strengthens, but Debt Costs and Inflation Keep the Recovery Uneven

Oct 12