Acting President Yemi Osinbajo has set up a judicial commission to review the Armed Forces’ compliance with human rights obligations. Osinbajo took the action following concerns over alleged human rights violation by the Nigerian military. A statement by the Senior … read more
For a state that was among the first to pass the Child’s Rights Act into law, Lagos appears to be have failed in upholding some of the basic tenets of this law. Given that children’s rights fall outside the areas for … read more
Three suicide bombers were killed in an attempted attack in Nigeria’s northeastern city of Maiduguri on Friday, the police said Saturday. Police spokesperson in restive Borno State Victor Isuzu, who confirmed the killing to Xinhua, said the incident occurred at … read more
When Lamido Sanusi, Nigeria’s former central bank governor, exposed in 2014 the gargantuan scale of theft at the state oil company, he made waves at home and abroad. The court in Houston that began revealing — during asset forfeiture proceedings … read more
The Trump administration is greenlighting a nearly $600 million sale of high-tech attack planes to Nigeria, officials said Thursday. The goal is to shore up the West African nation’s ability to fight Boko Haram and other extremists, despite U.S. concerns … read more
Nigeria will legalise currently outlawed mini refineries in the Niger Delta oil hub by the end of the year and supply them with crude at a reasonable price, the presidency said on Thursday, fulfilling demands from community leaders. On Monday, … read more
Authorities in Nigeria on Thursday accused 40 males, including 12 minors, of engaging in “gay activities” in a hotel in Lagos, the latest example of the country’s tough stance on homosexuality. A statement from the Lagos state government said the defendants were … read more
Nigeria took a step to unify its multiple exchange rates by allowing banks to use a currency window for investors when quoting the naira rather than the official rate. The naira weakened on the interbank market. FMDQ OTC Securities Exchange, … read more
Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari has been out of the country since May 7, seeking medical care in London. He has not disclosed the nature of his condition, and official updates about him have been rare. It was only last week … read more
Signs that the tenuous, relative calm in Nigeria’s oil-producing Niger Delta could be in jeopardy have manifested in recent days. On July 31, the Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF), an umbrella group of elders, monarchs, and other local stakeholders led … read more