Nigeria

The political stakes of northern insecurity have taken on unprecedented significance

Foreign exchange reserve depletion has pushed the central bank to dilute its support for the naira

Obasanjo's move may not directly affect the electoral outcome, but does further dent Jonathan's standing

Opposition presidential candidate Muhammadu Buhari will benefit from the enduring oil revenue scandal

Strongly negative market response to Nigeria's delayed polls is exacerbating its oil-linked woes

Speculation is growing that the military is becoming a more important player in the electoral process

The decision to postpone elections on the grounds of insecurity could pave the way to a constitutional crisis

'No go' zones in Boko Haram-afflicted areas will pose a post-poll legitimacy challenge, whoever wins in February