Nigeria
Explore our coverage of Nigeria’s politics, economics, business and culture, in articles, charts, podcasts and video
Christmas Specials
How a Nigerian built one of Europe’s largest churches in…Ukraine
The astonishing tale of an unlikely merchant of miracles
Middle East & Africa
Nigeria seeks to restore pride in its artefacts, ancient and modern
A new museum in Benin City will showcase “a cauldron of creativity”
Middle East & Africa
Why the fertility gap between north and south Nigeria matters
It has enormous implications for development
Middle East & Africa
How African churches are keeping the faith alive abroad
A revamped version of the prosperity gospel appeals to young immigrants
Britain
How British-Nigerians quietly made their way to the top
A story of modern migration has had extraordinary results
Middle East & Africa
Floods in Nigeria’s north-east are aggravating a humanitarian crisis
The region had already been devastated by the Boko Haram insurgency
Leaders
Nigeria’s catastrophic fuel crisis has a straightforward solution
How to scrap a popular yet ruinous subsidy
Middle East & Africa
If Nigeria cannot end fuel shortages, disaster beckons
A new refinery creates a chance to scrap ruinous petrol subsidies
Middle East & Africa
A Nigerian’s guide to weddings during the cozzie livs
Even the most lavish of partygoers are adjusting to a cost-of-living crisis
Leaders
Why Ethiopia and Nigeria must press on with reforms
Currency liberalisation alone is not enough
Finance & economics
Africa’s two most populous economies brave tough reforms
Will Ethiopia and Nigeria be able to stick to them?
Middle East & Africa
Soaring food-price inflation is hurting Nigeria’s poor
Conflict, a weakening currency and government blunders are all to blame