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Waiting for unspecified ‘progress’ to be achieved before releasing funds looted by corrupt former leaders is unconscionable
Sudden reversal comes just three days after president approves sale of the oil company’s Niger Delta business
UNHCR and Nigerian president condemn racism as people of colour flee war
Bola Ahmed Tinubu shaped the megacity but has been dogged by allegations of corruption
Social platform was banned after post by president threatening violent repression was taken down
Implementation under president Muhammadu Buhari could take years, critics warn
Building infrastructure, connecting remote regions and providing jobs will strengthen the continent’s defences
Government ire comes after anti-police protests last year were discussed on social media platform
Muhammadu Buhari references country’s civil war in warning of a crackdown on unrest
Unemployment, underfunded security forces and access to guns have combined to produce record numbers of abductions
Swiftly deteriorating situation in Africa’s most populous country forces president to replace four heads of armed forces
Islamist group Boko Haram claims credit for attack as president says more needs to be done to improve security
President is losing battle against rampant lawlessness and violence, say critics
The president known as ‘Baba Go Slow’ has avoided addressing criticism of a violent crackdown
Peaceful demonstrations in Lagos end in violence and reports of 10 dead
Protests against police violence and poor governance show young people have found a powerful voice
Reports of shooting by security forces in Africa’s biggest city as demonstrators dig in
Protesters vow to continue campaign amid global focus on Black Lives Matter
Africa’s recent success helps position the continent to tackle coronavirus
A self-effacing intellectual who rose to the very centre of power
Government seeks to increase revenue as debt repayments balloon
President Buhari promised to reduce graft but his record to date has been mixed
Legislation cuts taxes for some enterprises while increasing VAT
Reforms to its oil industry and a more efficient state are vital
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