Advocacy groups say the Dutch oil giant must not divest assets from the Niger Delta region unless proper cleanup and decommissioning of its infrastructure is complete
ECOWAS unfroze Niger’s assets in West Africa, suspended border closures and ended the no-fly-zone for commercial flights to and from Niger
The bank also said conflicts in eastern Europe and the Middle East could trigger supply chain disruptions, exacerbate inflation across the world, and make Africa's situation more precarious
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Country is still reeling from environmental damage caused by old mining operations
in Nigeria, one nonprofit is on a mission to digitize the country's history. Its members are doing so by uploading copies of newspapers from 1960, the year Nigeria gained independence, until today. Timothy Obiezu has more from Lagos.
The bloc says the decision of the three members to leave will have consequences for the regional body and its citizens
The country's central bank said this week it uncovered $2.4 billion in false foreign exchange claims after investigating backlogs of $7 billion due to be cleared
Finance Minister Olawale Edun said the government will try to bring down prices by increasing agricultural production
At least 2,400 people have been killed and close to 1,900 others kidnapped since May of last year when President Bola Tinubu assumed office
Since the political impasse, the three countries have drawn closer to Russia, distancing themselves from formal colonial power France
Attackers invade villages along borders of Mangu and Barkin Ladi districts, shooting indiscriminately, setting fire to houses, property
After nearly a century in Nigeria, Shell joins other Western energy companies looking for newer, more-profitable operations
Calls follow a spate of attacks on Christmas Eve in central Nigeria that killed nearly 200 people
Nigerian lawmakers in December sought to review the country’s existing laws of violence against women
Survivors and observers say the government isn't doing enough
At least one bishop has voiced dismay regarding Vatican announcement
Analysts worry the bloc is focused on tougher issues first and see little sign Niger's coup leaders will back down
The West African nation depends on crude oil sales for most of its budget
The drone strike occurred as residents of Tudun Biri gathered to mark the birthday of the Muslim Prophet Muhammad
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