Former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo made an unannounced visit to Ivory Coast late Saturday in an effort to help resolve the country’s deepening political crisis after several other West African leaders have failed to persuade the incumbent leader to hand … read more
Although developments in Nigeria and Egypt in recent weeks, particularly the attacks on churches in the countries, may not worth splitting hairs, the strategic importance must not be lost on scholars of the global march of the political face of … read more
The ruling party candidate has won a key state governor’s election in Nigeria’s oil-producing region, officials said Friday, in a vote seen as a major test ahead of April’s nationwide polls. Officials announced that Emmanuel Uduaghan of the Peoples Democratic … read more
The Petroleum Industry Bill (PIB) was submitted to the National Assembly for it action over a year and half ago. To date, that piece of vital legislation is still awaiting passage into law by the lawmakers. The much-touted reform in … read more
The U.N. urged Nigeria on Friday to clean up polluted villages and limit ore-processing after hundreds of children died last year from mass acute lead poisoning linked to illegal mining for gold by residents. High levels of lead pollution were … read more
Gunmen killed several supporters of a politician in Nigeria’s oil-producing Niger Delta on Friday during a gathering at his home, the latest act of political violence ahead of elections in April. Supporters of Timi Alaibe, who quit as presidential adviser … read more
Federal government yesterday acceded to plea by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to use schools across the country as registration centres for the proposed voters’ registration exercise commencing this month. As a result, all primary and secondary schools in … read more
Nigerians voted Thursday in a key state governor’s ballot seen as a test ahead of April’s nationwide elections, with massive security deployed after recent attacks but no major violence reported. A number of opposition members alleged harassment and interference in … read more
Privatisation in Nigeria is currently enmeshed in a plethora of discontentment which includes massive job losses. Many of the sold companies have collapsed, while others are dancing at the precipice. Privatised companies in the steel sector that used to employ … read more
The two main rivals in Nigeria’s ruling party have locked horns over the country’s dwindling oil savings and the state of its public finances, putting the economy back in the spotlight a week ahead of the primaries. President Goodluck Jonathan’s … read more