Nigeria

  • Jan 19, 2022
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Nigerian court battle will worsen separatist sentiment

South-eastern separatist leader Nnamdi Kanu today pleaded not guilty to 15 charges linked to treason and terrorism

Nigeria
  • Jan 13, 2022
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Twitter unbanning will benefit Nigeria's government

Nigerian authorities yesterday announced the end of a seven-month long ban on Twitter

Nigeria
  • Jan 10, 2022
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Nigeria finance bill will modestly increase revenue

President Buhari on December 31 signed a new finance bill into law which aims to increase government tax revenue

Nigeria
  • Jan 7, 2022
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Nigerian airstrikes against bandit groups may backfire

The increasing use of airpower by the Nigerian military resulted in the death of Alhaji Auta, a prominent bandit leader

Nigeria
  • Dec 24, 2021
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Intra-jihadist rivalry fuels violence in Lake Chad

The security situation in Lake Chad is worsening in spite of the death of prominent jihadist leaders.

Nigeria
  • Dec 23, 2021
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Nigeria's development plan is unrealistic

President Muhammadu Buhari yesterday announced publicly the 2021-2015 National Development Plan

Nigeria
  • Dec 20, 2021
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Buhari's electoral bill veto may weaken ruling party

President Muhammadu Buhari has not given his assent to a bill reforming the primary system for political parties

Nigeria
  • Dec 16, 2021
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Nigeria’s conflicts will worsen communal strains

Armed conflict has spread throughout northern Nigeria while the fight against jihadists has changed in character

Nigeria