Nigeria & Ghana
31 shared events · Importance 22 · Last updated May 17, 2026
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Domestic
Nigeria: Nigeria's government, led by Bola Tinubu, is criticized for its perceived slow response to xenophobic attacks against its citizens in South Africa, impacting its image as a continental leader.
Ghana: Ghana is highlighted by Atiku Abubakar as an example of a nation that acted swiftly to protect its citizens during the xenophobic threats in South Africa, contrasting with Nigeria's response.
May 17, 2026 · 11 articles
Business
Nigeria: Nigeria's Cocoa exports and projected production are falling, which is supportive for Cocoa prices due to reduced supply.
Ghana: Ghana is experiencing drought conditions and cut the official price paid to its Cocoa farmers, impacting global Cocoa supply.
May 08, 2026 · 6 articles
Business
Nigeria: Nigeria's cocoa exports have fallen, and its Cocoa Association projects a decline in production for 2025/26, contributing to global supply concerns.
Ghana: Ghana, another significant cocoa producer, is facing drought conditions and has cut the official price it pays its cocoa farmers for the 2025/26 season.
Apr 28, 2026 · 14 articles
International
Nigeria: Nigeria has also initiated a voluntary repatriation program for its citizens in South Africa, following similar concerns over xenophobic attacks.
Ghana: Ghana is evacuating 300 of its citizens from South Africa due to xenophobic attacks, demonstrating its commitment to protecting its nationals abroad.
May 12, 2026 · 6 articles
International
Nigeria: Nigeria has summoned the South African envoy over the mistreatment of its citizens, similar to Ghana.
Ghana: Ghana is evacuating 300 of its citizens from South Africa due to xenophobic attacks and has raised concerns with the African Union and summoned the South African envoy.
May 12, 2026 · 6 articles
International
Nigeria: Nigeria is actively working to protect its citizens in South Africa, initiating evacuation plans and demanding justice for those affected by xenophobic violence.
Ghana: Ghana summoned South Africa's top envoy after a Ghanaian man was challenged to prove his immigration papers, indicating broader regional concern.
May 03, 2026 · 13 articles
Domestic
Nigeria: Some of the arrested suspects are Nigerian nationals, and a Nigerian-registered Mercedes-Benz ML 350 was retrieved during the operation, indicating a cross-border element to the cybercrime network.
Ghana: The arrests took place in Ghana, and the event highlights the country's efforts to combat cybercrime.
May 07, 2026 · 6 articles
Tech
Nigeria: Nigeria is ranked as the most spammed country in Africa and eighth globally, with 51% of unknown calls flagged as spam or fraudulent, largely due to telecom and operator-linked outreach.
Ghana: Ghana is mentioned as an African country with around 11% of unknown calls flagged as spam.
May 05, 2026 · 23 articles
International
Nigeria: Nigeria has also formally raised the xenophobia issue with South African authorities, discussing accusations of violence against Nigerians.
Ghana: Ghana formally petitioned the African Union to address xenophobic attacks in South Africa, expressing deep concern over the violence and its implications for African unity and economic integration.
May 07, 2026 · 7 articles
International
Nigeria: Nigeria is mentioned as one of the countries in the region that, following military coups, turned to Russia for help in combating Islamic militants, highlighting a regional trend.
Ghana: Ghana condemned the terrorist attacks in Mali and issued a travel advisory to its citizens, including traders and drivers, to suspend travel to Mali due to the deteriorating security situation.
Apr 25, 2026 · 201 articles
International
Nigeria: Nationals from Nigeria are among the first group of 25 deportees to arrive in Sierra Leone.
Ghana: Nationals from Ghana are among the first group of 25 deportees to arrive in Sierra Leone. Ghana also has a similar arrangement with the United States for accepting third-country deportees.
May 16, 2026 · 10 articles
International
Nigeria: Activists in Africa noted that agreements, such as the one in Nigeria where the United States supported mainly Christian faith-based healthcare providers, are sometimes limiting.
Ghana: Ghana rejected a bilateral health deal with the United States due to concerns over sharing sensitive health data, potentially impacting future foreign aid and health initiatives.
Apr 28, 2026 · 27 articles
Business
Nigeria: Nigeria is one of the initial focus markets for the stablecoin payment solutions.
Ghana: Ghana is one of the initial focus markets for the stablecoin payment solutions.
May 06, 2026 · 8 articles
Domestic
Nigeria: Nigeria is one of 36 countries that could face a full or partial travel ban if it does not address U.S. concerns within 60 days.
Jun 15, 2025 · 7 articles
International
Ghana: Ghana is one of the nations contributing troops to the ECOWAS (ECOWAS) standby force for deployment in Benin.
Dec 09, 2025 · 22 articles
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