May 16, 2013
President Goodluck Jonathan declares a state of emergency in response to an Islamist insurgency that has seized control of parts of the region. Read Article Nigerian troops reinforce north-east cities as president declares state of emergency
May 09, 2013
Residents of Borno, for centuries the seat of one of West Africa's oldest Islamic empires, feel they are targets for both sides in a more than three-year-old conflict they fear only a negotiated settlement can end. Read Article Nigeria's civilians bear brunt of Islamist conflict
Apr 23, 2013
Most of the victims of the violence, which started on Friday in the north-east village of Baga, are civilians. Read Article Almost 200 killed in gun battles in Nigeria
Apr 15, 2013
World sea piracy falls 35 per cent, with the with the spotlight shifting to West Africa as navies helped keep pirates away from Somalia. Read Article World sea piracy falls, but West Africa waters remain dangerous
Mar 14, 2013
Nigeria is proving to be Yahclick's fastest-growing market since the company launched its satellite broadband service in December. Read Article Yahclick satellite service off to fast start in Nigeria
Feb 26, 2013
Gunmen claiming to be from the Nigerian Islamist group Boko Haram release video threatening to kill a kidnapped French family of seven if authorities there don’t release their imprisoned comrades. Mana Rabiee reports. Watch Video Video: Nigerian Islamists threaten to kill French hostages
Feb 19, 2013
The group that calls itself Ansaru issued a statement in which it said its fighters kidnapped the foreigners on Saturday night in Jamaare. Read Article Islamists kidnap seven foreign workers in northern Nigeria
Jan 30, 2013
Dutch court rules that Royal Dutch Shell subsidiary should be held responsible for pipeline leaks that are poisoning farmland in Nigeria. Read Article Oil firm held to account for Nigeria contamination
Dec 26, 2012
Gunmen attacked a church in volatile northern Nigeria during a Christmas Eve service, killing six people including the pastor, before setting the building ablaze. Read Article Gunmen kill six at Christmas church service
Nov 23, 2012
What's Up: Nigeria's Lagos state sold its biggest bond issue of 80 billion naira to fund infrastructure projects. Read Article Optimism for Nigeria spurs Lagos bond sale
