Stoking Nigeria’s flames of insecurity
Deadly attacks by various organised political and religious groups have created a febrile climate of fear in Nigeria. The country’s leadership needs to de-escalate the situation.
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The West must return Africa’s looted assets and artefacts now
Although there is general agreement that the West must return Nigeria’s stolen artefacts and its embezzled billions, progress has been too slow, writes President Muhammadu Buhari.
Nigeria: Politics ‘as usual’ is no longer fit for purpose
Two different Nigerias are emerging: one wedded to the past and one looking to the future. Can the two find peaceful accommodation or is a clash inevitable?
Could Nigeria’s 2023 elections challenge national unity?
Will Nigeria’s 2023 elections help deepen the nation’s democratic roots, or will they tug just a little more at national cohesion, threatening to loosen the ties?
What is behind the spate of coups in West Africa?
There have been enough coups and attempted coups in West Africa and the wider Sahel over the past two years to suggest that there is a pattern. Analysis by Anver Versi and Neil Ford.
Nigerian Navy takes giant strides in Gulf of Guinea security
The Nigerian Navy recently added to its fleet as it scales up its operations against pirates, terrorists and other criminals. Adam Sheppard reports.