Nigeria
Explore our coverage of Nigeria’s politics, economics, business and culture, in articles, charts, podcasts and video
Middle East & Africa
Soaring food-price inflation is hurting Nigeria’s poor
Conflict, a weakening currency and government blunders are all to blame
Culture
Chigozie Obioma’s visceral novel explores Nigeria’s civil war
The divisions described in “The Road to the Country” have not been reconciled
Middle East & Africa
Nigeria’s high-cost oil industry is in decline
That will leave a gaping hole in exports and public finances
Middle East & Africa
Kidnappers are wreaking havoc in Nigeria
Yet President Tinubu’s security plan is worryingly like his predecessor’s
Middle East & Africa
Nigeria is awash with dangerous pesticides
Many are banned elsewhere for causing cancer or harming the environment
Middle East & Africa
In just 100 days Nigeria’s new president has made bold reforms
But not everyone is pleased with Mr Tinubu’s liberal economics
Middle East & Africa
Why Nigeria’s hospitals are losing their staff
The country’s many problems are driving its own professionals abroad
Middle East & Africa
Nigeria’s new president scraps the fuel subsidy
The move is necessary but confusion reigns
Middle East & Africa
Foreign airlines in Nigeria are frustrated by the blocking of their funds
Will the new president urge the central bank to hand over the cash?
Middle East & Africa
Bola Tinubu, Nigeria’s political kingmaker, wins a flawed election
Allegations of rigging may hamper his efforts to unite a divided country
Nigeria’s election
How the young could save Nigeria
With two-thirds of the population under the age of 30, the country has immense potential
By Invitation
Asiwaju Bola Tinubu on why he is running to be Nigeria’s president
He says the country cannot depend on oil revenues for prosperity
By Invitation
Peter Obi on why he is running to be Nigeria’s president
Inspired by young people, he values accountability and prudence
Middle East & Africa
Can a political underdog save Nigeria?
Peter Obi thinks he can renew Africa’s biggest economy and democracy