Nigeria

  • Mar 24, 2015
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Reactions to the Nigeria poll hold key to stability

Absent blatant rigging, the space is there for a 'good enough' Nigerian election

Nigeria
  • Mar 19, 2015
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New ministers aim to broaden Nigerian leader's appeal

The cabinet reshuffle highlights fragilities in the president's support base

Nigeria
  • Mar 19, 2015
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External partners try to march Nigeria to poll

International pressure is heating up to ensure that Nigeria goes to the polls

Nigeria
  • Mar 18, 2015
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Graft issue will boost Nigeria opposition candidate

That World Bank monitoring of repatriated 'stolen funds' is required highlights Nigeria perennial graft problem

Nigeria
  • Mar 12, 2015
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US diplomatic help for Nigeria belies enduring unease

Given Nigeria's toxic reputation, practical US support for the anti-Boko Haram effort will focus on neighbouring states

Nigeria
  • Mar 9, 2015
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Nigeria's Boko Haram to use 'Islamic State' branding

Boko Haram's recent territorial losses in Nigeria could be driving its apparent allegience to the Islamic State group

Nigeria
  • Mar 6, 2015
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Political role for Nigerian army would amplify risks

Increasing divisions within the military are coming at a time of electoral crisis

Nigeria
  • Mar 6, 2015
  • 2 min read

Progress on IMF reforms unlikely before Nigeria polls

The prospects for a formal currency devaluation are better than for wide-ranging fiscal reforms in Nigeria

Nigeria