Nigeria

  • Dec 30, 2008
  • 1 min read

NIGERIA: MEND threatens response to militant arrests

The Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta (MEND) warned of an "all out oil war"...

Nigeria
  • Dec 19, 2008
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NIGERIA: Court ruling gives Yar'Adua a freer hand

President Umaru Yar'Adua by next week is expected to fill the remaining vacancies in his cabinet....

Nigeria
  • Dec 12, 2008
  • 7 min read

NIGERIA: Equities fall-out hits banking sector

As of yesterday, the Nigerian Stock Exchange has lost nearly 56% of its value since March 5....

Nigeria
  • Dec 12, 2008
  • 2 min read

NIGERIA: Supreme Court upholds Yar'Adua election

The Supreme Court today upheld the 2007 election of President Umaru Yar'Adua, ending more than a...

Nigeria
  • Dec 3, 2008
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NIGERIA: 2009 budget relies on optimistic outlook

President Umaru Yar'Adua yesterday presented the 2.87 trillion naira (22.6 billion dollar) 2009...

Nigeria
  • Dec 2, 2008
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NIGERIA: Delta committee makes strong recommendations

A government appointed committee yesterday presented its recommendations on policy towards the...

Nigeria
  • Dec 1, 2008
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NIGERIA: Control of revenues underlies Jos violence

The army is today in control of the city of Jos in Plateau State, following two days of riots...

Nigeria
  • Nov 24, 2008
  • 1 min read

NIGERIA: Militants threaten shipping if JTF head stays

The Ijaw Youth Leaders Forum warned in a statement today that it would launch attacks on shipping...

Nigeria