NEWS FROM NIGERIA – MAY 23, 2025

Category: News |

🗳️ Tinubu's 2027 Re-election Bid
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has officially endorsed President Bola Tinubu for the 2027 presidential election. While his economic reforms have earned international praise, he faces domestic criticism over rising living costs.
Source: Reuters

⚠️ Boko Haram Attack in Borno State
At least 57 people have died and more than 70 are missing after a Boko Haram attack on two villages in Borno State. The incident highlights ongoing security challenges in Nigeria's northeast region.

🏭 Dangote Polypropylene Export Deal
Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals has signed an export agreement with the Vinmar Group for polypropylene. The facility, launched in March, has an annual production capacity of 830,000 tons and aims to make Nigeria a net exporter in this market.
Sources: Reuters, Naija News

🏥 Maternal Health Crisis
A reduction in international aid threatens maternal healthcare services in northeastern Nigeria. In 2023, the region recorded 75,000 maternal deaths — nearly one-third of the global total.
Source: The Guardian

🎬 Nigerian Film at Cannes Film Festival
Akinola Davies Jr.'s film, "My Father's Shadow," is the first Nigerian entry in the official selection of the Cannes Film Festival. Set in Lagos, it explores themes of memory, grief, and national identity.
Source: AP News