Nigeria

Behind the scenes: Ayòbámi Adébáyò

The Nigerian author, Ayòbámi Adébáyò, burst onto the literary scene with Stay With Me, which has been shortlisted for a slew of prizes and ... translated into 13 languages

Is Nigeria on track?

Nine months ahead of elections is a good time to take the political temperature. In this special debate, we talk to two leading politicians ...

Foods of Wakanda

Inspired by Black Panther, food writer and blogger Ozoz Sokoh lets her imagination run riot in the Wakandan kitchen ...

Art & Life: Nigeria – on the road – suffering and smiling

In Nigeria, road trips are uncomfortable but also reveal the country's vast lands, and its soul ...

Nigeria: The state of the states

Ahead of elections planned for 2019, The Africa Report presents its first ranking of Nigeria's 36 states, showing what is working and what is ... not.

Yinka Sanni: We will facilitate business with China

The Nigerian bank is leveraging the Chinese stake in its parent company to be the go-to bank for business with the Asian country with its Africa ... China Banking Centre

A Reporter’s Diary in the Middle Belt – Day 6

A few years ago, there were some skirmishes between Fulani settlers and their neighbours in a small community called Jengre in Bassa local government ... area, which is a 45-minute drive away from Jos, the Plateau State capital, and close to the border between Plateau and Kaduna states. However, things were resolved pretty quickly by the village chiefs before it could escalate.

A Reporter’s Diary in the Middle Belt – Day 5

Over the past two days, 15-16 July, I have spoken with a few survivors of the vicious attacks by suspected herdsmen across Plateau State during ... the period of 21-24 June. These people come from various villages and represent different ethnicities, ages, genders and religions. But there has been a recurring factor common to all: the looting of harvested crops by the attackers. The displacement of farmers could have a big impact on local and national food security.

A Reporter’s Diary in the Middle Belt – Days 3-4

The Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) is the umbrella body for cattle owners in Nigeria, including herders. The president ... of Nigeria has a ceremonial role in the group. Former president Goodluck Jonathan acknowledged the role; President Muhammadu Buhari, a cattle owner himself, embraced it, even before his emergence as Nigeria's number-one citizen.

NIGERIA: “We are pushing the population to the brink”; Donald Duke

Donald Duke, two-time governor of Cross River State and a part-time saxophone player at jazz festivals, wants to conduct a much larger orchestra ... next year: Nigeria's 180 million people. In June, the 56-year-old politician declared his intention to run for president in the 2019 polls. He speaks to The Africa Report on President Muhammadu Buhari's scorecard, the Niger Delta, insecurity, industrial policy, devolution of powers and a $500m flop from his time as governor.