Nigeria

  • Dec 22, 2011
  • 6 min read

Nigerian electricity will deteriorate before improving

The Power Holding Company of Nigeria (PHCN) has announced plans to shut down five power plants...

Nigeria
  • Dec 16, 2011
  • 7 min read

Fuel subsidy battle is set to intensify in Nigeria

President Goodluck Jonathan yesterday rebuffed criticism that his administration's proposed 30...

Nigeria
  • Dec 14, 2011
  • 2 min read

Nigerian fiscal reforms will face political hurdles

Jonathan yesterday presented a proposed 2012 budget to the national assembly.

Nigeria
  • Dec 8, 2011
  • 6 min read

Jonathan aims to restart Nigerian oil sector reform

Senator Emmanuel Paulker confirmed on December 4 that the Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN) has...

Nigeria
  • Dec 6, 2011
  • 2 min read

Indonesian investment in Nigeria will face hurdles

Bakrie Group Chairman Indra Bakrie signed a memorandum of understanding in Abuja yesterday with...

Nigeria
  • Dec 2, 2011
  • 2 min read

Fuel subsidy debate encumbers Nigerian budget process

The House of Representatives yesterday passed the 2012-14 Medium-Term Fiscal Framework, but did...

Nigeria
  • Nov 25, 2011
  • 1 min read

Jos violence strains Nigerian security services

Violence yesterday between Christians and Muslims in one area of Jos left as many as 20 dead,...

Nigeria
  • Nov 18, 2011
  • 7 min read

Prospects for West Africa in 2012

West Africa's coastal states face a range of outlooks next year. Ghana, Senegal and Sierra Leone...

West Africa