Nigeria
Gbagbo probe renews focus on African financial crime
A series of sovereign asset freezes and financial investigations arising out of the political...
AfricaNigerian power privatisation will require finance
Nigeria announced a rise in electricity tariffs from July 1, in a move aimed at attracting...
NigeriaBoko Haram militants threaten north-eastern Nigeria
The Joint Task Force approach is reminiscent of the government's attempts to contain the militant...
NigeriaNigerian bank recapitalisation set to meet deadline
Shares in some bailed-out Nigerian banks rallied yesterday after an up-beat weekend speech by the...
NigeriaBoko Haram attack risks igniting sectarian violence
Yesterday's attempted bombing of a convoy of the inspector-general of police in Abuja -- which...
NigeriaSpeaker case and new law promote Nigerian transparency
The trial of outgoing House of Representatives Speaker Dimeji Bankole is due to resume on July...
NigeriaArrest may not signal shift in Nigerian anti-graft war
Bankole was arrested yesterday by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), which...
NigeriaNigeria's Jonathan maintains policy focus in new term
Jonathan's new cabinet is expected to start work on June 6, but key appointments are already...
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