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Rebel Leader Killed in Nigeria
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Rupert Taylor
Human rights groups are condemning Nigerian authorities over the death of Mohammed Yusuf, which they call an extrajudicial execution. more...
By:
Odilile Ayodele
Traffic congestion has long been synonymous with Lagos travel. The recent introduction of the Bus Rapid Transit System (BRTS) has sought to improve transportation in the more...
Nigeria's First Re-branding Exercise
By:
Odilile Ayodele
Nigeria has been often linked to corruption and drug dealing. In 2009, the Nigeria government decided to repackage the country's image. more...
By:
Odilile Ayodele
Nigeria has been often linked to corruption and drug dealing. In 2009, the Nigeria government decided to repackage the country's image. more...
By:
Odilile Ayodele
The entrepreneurial spirit and business acumen of Africans is not well known. In Nigeria, innovative individuals have found ways to make a living out of necessity. more...
Kidnappings in the Nigerian Oil Sector
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Odilile Ayodele
Kidnappings in the Niger Delta have become commonplace. Ordinary Nigerians and expatriates are becoming increasingly unhappy about the situation and are demanding change. more...
By:
Odilile Ayodele
An insidious practice has taken root in Akwa Ibom state in Nigeria. The horrific custom of branding children as witches has resulted in the abuse of numerous children. more...
A Human Rights Failure in Nigeria
By:
Odilile Ayodele
One of the worst human rights abuses is the abuse of a child. However, the practice of child witch-branding is one of the most malicious human rights abuses. more...
By:
Odilile Ayodele
Nigeria's economy is being hard hit by the global financial crisis and dropping oil prices. The only way to improve corporate confidence is to improve security. more...
By:
Odilile Ayodele
Crude oil theft, or "bunkering", is one of the key challenges faced by the Nigerian government. As one of the top producers in the world it can ill-afford such acts. more...
By:
Odilile Ayodele
Sporadic outbursts of violence have become all too common in Africa's most populous nation. The 2008 conflict in Jos is a signal of the deep seated religious rivalry. more...
Causes for Conflict in Nigeria
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Katy Hughes
The creation of the country called Nigeria by Britain in 1914 has led to over forty years of conflict and bloodshed. What are the core causes of these ethnic disputes? more...
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Scott Hayden
Nigeria is one of the most abundant oil producing countries in Africa and the world, but the profits are not being seen by the poor residents of Port Harcourt. more...
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