Nigeria
Kano court defeat may hurt Nigeria's ruling APC party
The Supreme Court invalidated lower court rulings overturning the results of Kano's March 2023 gubernatorial election.
NigeriaNigerian Vice President Shettima may grow in influence
Vice President Kashim Shettima has been a highly visible voice promoting administration policies
NigeriaNigerian corruption inquiry may presage negotiations
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission is launching a widespread investigation of central bank practices
NigeriaUncertain policies may worsen Nigerian security
Local official say some 160 people have been killed in a wave of bandit attacks in Plateau State
NigeriaRivers State crisis may weaken Nigerian opposition
Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has officially backed down in a confrontation with former Governor Nyesome Wike
NigeriaNigeria's 2024 budget projections are likely untenable
President Bola Tinubu has presented his 2024 budget to the National Assembly
NigeriaNigeria court battle could hand ruling APC a key state
Control over the Kano State governorship will be decided by the Supreme Court
NigeriaProspects for Sub-Saharan African economies in 2024
The multiple external shocks of recent years have exposed long-standing problems within many of the region's economies
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