Motorcycle ride-hailing companies are expanding into West Africa following investment from backers betting that the success of two-wheeled taxis in Asia and east Africa can be replicated.

Nigeria marked its maiden celebration of June 12 as the official Democracy Day. Concerns around the state of insecurity continue to mount, as Nigeria's President says he plans to host a regional security summit of heads of states in the Sahel to tackle insecurity.

Visa Lottery: 8,000 Nigerians scammed of N560m

The German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development has commissioned the second phase of the Competitive African Rice initiative which will be implemented in four countries; Nigeria, Burkina Faso, Ghana and Tanzania. Richard Ogundele, Founder and CEO of JMSF Agribusiness Nigeria joins CNBC Africa to explore ways Nigeria can take advantage of this move to boost its rice production.

How to develop Nigerian Woman.

As members of Nigeria’s National Assembly prepare to elect their new leaders on Tuesday, Ken Okolugbo, Political Analyst joins CNBC Africa to discuss how the selection of the presiding officers could impact the relationship with the executive arm of government going forward.

Nigeria’s Department of Petroleum Resources has revoked a total of six oil licenses over what the regulator described as a “legacy debts”. Meanwhile, U.S President Donald Trump says he could raise an additional $300 billion tariff on China if necessary. Uchenna Minnis, Chief Market Analyst at Eagle Global Markets joins CNBC Africa for more.

Nigeria Police parades alleged int'l gun smugglers.

Engineers at the University of Nigeria in Nsukka have constructed a system that turns organic waste into a gas that can power a generator. They say their idea has the potential to solve the country's energy problems.

Three African teams have qualified for football’s Women's World Cup in France: Nigeria, Cameroon and South Africa. AFP reviews each squad.

President Muhammadu Buhari has been sworn in for a second term. As the Nigerian leader begins work on the next four years of his administration, here are a few things Nigerians would love to see between now and 2023.

Nigerian textile industry stands at N10bn.