President Donald Trump has announced his intent to designate Nigeria a "country of particular concern" over religious freedoms.

Nigeria imposed a 15% tax on fuel imports as it looks to bolster its energy independence.

Nigeria will impose fines of up to 12 million naira ($8,200) and jail terms of up to 10 years on traffickers of ivory, pangolin scales and other wildlife in a sweeping new bill passed by its Senate on Tuesday.

Nobel Prize-winning author Wole Soyinka said on Tuesday that his non-resident visa to enter the United States had been rejected, adding that he believes it may be because he recently criticized U.S. President Donald Trump.

Manchester City are currently assessing the abilities of a rising name from Nigerian football during a trial period at the City Football Academy.The Premier League giants have a well-documented

Nigeria has approved a 15% import duty on petrol and diesel, according to a presidential memo seen by Reuters on Thursday, as the government seeks to protect multi-billion-dollar investments in domestic refining by curbing an influx of cheaper fuel.

Digital authoritarianism is a new way governments are trying to control citizens using digital and information technology. It is a growing concern for advocacy groups and those interested in freedom and democracy.