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The protesters say they were mainly motivated by financial issues, including the deteriorating economy in northern Nigeria and the temporary closing of borders after a coup in neighbouring Niger, When hundreds of protesters waved Russian flags during mass demonstrations in northern Nigeria in early August, it sent shock waves through the West African country. Military commanders swiftly denounced it [...]

In 2016, the Nigerian Film Industry was recognised as the largest film producer in the world with an estimated contribution of 2.3% (NGN239 billion) to the nation's Gross Domestic Product [...]

Byline: David Adeleye Indiana Attorney General Curtis Hill talks to the crowd during the Donald Trump rally May 10, 2018, in Elkhart, Indiana. IDS file photo and Matt Begala Nearly [...]

The article reports on how developing an Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) strategy can help businesses impacted by volatile economic and emerging political forces. Topics include deserves strategic thought partnership and assumptions for climate related risk disclosure; and Securities Exchange Commission's proposed Climate-Related Risk Disclosure rule looms as a top priority for many decision makers.

The article reports on the economic crisis facing Nigeria which is said to have been driven by two economic changes implemented by President Bola Tinubu. Topics discussed include the government's partial removal of fuel subsidies and floating of currency which led to high inflation, challenges in food resources and in the delivery of health care, and the country's reliance on imported petroleum despite being a major producer.

The article focuses on the widespread protests in Nigeria against extreme poverty and high inflation, which have led to violent clashes with security forces, resulting in multiple fatalities.

The article explores the impact of undersea cable breaks on internet connectivity in West Africa, emphasizing the challenges of repairing these cables due to their depth. It underscores the significance of redundancy in internet infrastructure and the potential risks of sabotage. The repair ship, Leon Thevenin, operated by Orange Marine, plays a vital role in fixing undersea cables to maintain Africa's connection to the global network. Despite repair efforts, internet outages in West Africa persist, prompting discussions about the need for terrestrial backup solutions to ensure reliable connectivity. The article underscores the continued importance of undersea cables in modern communication infrastructure. [Extracted from the article]

The article focuses on the Nigerian military's repeated errant airstrikes on its own soil during the domestic war against extremist militants and armed gangs, resulting in a significant civilian toll over the past six years, raising concerns about the U.S. role in training.

The article discusses the coup in Niger and implications for the West African regional block, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) as well as for the presidency of Bola Ahmed Tinubu, elected leader of Nigeria.

The article reports that the Nigeria's President Bola Tinubu has implemented economic decisions, such as ending the fuel subsidy, that have been applauded by investors but have resulted in soaring food and transportation prices.