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
ECOWAS Court of Justice said the military government did not have standing to make a case on behalf of Niger
Rights groups say it will be all noise and no action in the end
The court said portions of the law discriminate against online and nonprofessional journalists
Authorities say military jet was on routine counterterrorism operation when it inadvertently bombed Tudun village in Kaduna state
Security is a major challenge for President Bola Tinubu's government as it seeks to attract foreign investments, grow economy
The president is seeking to revive an economy bedeviled by slow growth, rising inflation and huge debt.
While the drones are not yet being used to launch attacks, analysts worry they could change the balance of power with governments
United Nations estimates 25 million people in Nigeria — or about 15% of the total population — are food insecure
Deals include pledge by Saudi officials to fix Nigeria’s four broken oil refineries, which haven’t worked in years, forcing Africa’s second-largest oil producer to import all of its fuel
Joe Ajaero, the president of the Nigerian Labour Congress, was allegedly beaten by police on November 1
Journalist Saint Mienpamo Onitsha, founder of an online broadcast news service, has been charged with cyberstalking and defamation
Opposition parties say judgment lacked substantial justice, depended on technicalities
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