The big risks will not stop on election day, and that is prompting some bold thinking in Nigeria.

Public opinion is already at boiling point over postponed elections. President Jonathan must resist the temptation to sack electoral commission boss Professor Jega, or risk pushing the country over the edge.

So what's stopping an economic shift to new energy forms? Quite simply, vested interests, writes Sarah Bracking.

Despite the bold talk about South Sudan, there is little prospect of accountability.

Many women and babies still die during childbirth across Africa despite progress in some countries.

Declining global oil prices and a tumbling naira are threatening Nigeria's income from exports and remittances. Whoever takes office as president in Abuja, and in the 28 states electing new governors, on 14 February, will need to address this shortfall in government revenue. Fortunately, they need look no further than Lagos, the country's commercial capital.