Mishandled Funds For Nigerian Bridge Project Under Scrutiny
Nigeria's former minister of works denies the accusations of corruption made against him, saying the Edo state governor’s allegations are “wild and spurious.”
Nigeria US Ambassador's Death Shocks Buhari, Obama
Adebowale Adefuye's last assignment as Nigeria’s U.S. ambassador was receiving Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari at the White House in July.
Nigeria Says Boko Haram Spy Ring Found At Abuja Airport
Nigeria has uncovered a spy cell run by militant Islamist group Boko Haram at the international airport in the capital Abuja apparently aimed at selecting targets for attack, the country's national security agency said.
Ex-Nigeria Security Adviser Charged Over Firearms
Former national security adviser Mohammed Sambo Dasuki lost his job shortly after Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari took office in May.
Ban Ki-Moon Visits Nigeria
His visit comes after suspected Boko Haram militants ambushed a convoy carrying the country’s army chief.
Buhari Warns Against Police Extortion
The Nigeria Police Force has long been accused of widespread corruption in recent years including extortion, taking bribes and impunity.
Nigeria's Former Ruling Party Calls Buhari 'Undemocratic'
In the latest spat between Nigeria's two main political factions, the former ruling Peoples Democratic Party accused the government of being "undemocratic."
Nigeria's President Seeks Missing Assets From Predecessor's Aides
Government property, including cars and houses, is still in the hands of advisers who served under ex-President Goodluck Jonathan.
Nigeria's State Oil Company Gets 'Forensic Audit'
The audit will cover accounts "all the way to 2014, 2015," including all contracts and agreements, managing director Emmanuel Kachikwu said.
Nigeria's Former President Goodluck Jonathan Under Probe
A Senate committee will investigate the administrations of former leaders Jonathan, Yar'adua and Obasanjo over mismanaged funds.
Nigeria Receives Both Criticism And Praise Over New City
While some see Eko Atlantic as Nigeria’s answer to climate change, critics say the government has long neglected extreme poverty and rural infrastructure.
Nigeria's President Furious Over Diverted $1.1B Chinese Loan
The government failed to fully fund a light rail project and other ventures, leaving them unfinished or abandoned, Muhammadu Buhari said.
Buhari Says Nigeria Is Not Rich, Wealthy Nigerians Must 'Wake Up'
Nigeria holds some of the world's richest oil reserves and yet two-thirds of Nigerians still live in poverty and without access to grid electricity.
Ukraine Pastor Blames Nigeria's Corruption On Religion
“In my opinion, the leadership and the structure of the church in Nigeria are as guilty as the politicians," Nigerian-born pastor Sunday Adelaja said.
Nigeria's President Mulls Amnesty For Boko Haram
The African nation's leader is expected to announce a deal with the violent terrorist group in the near future, a Nigerian news outlet reported.
Sacked Military Chief Defends Nigeria's Fight Against Boko Haram
Retired Col. Sambo Dasuki said the previous administration recaptured land from militants and stopped their leader from disrupting elections.
Buhari Fires Top Management Of Nigeria's Oil Company
The move comes one day after the African nation's president appointed a new head of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation.
Nigeria's President Needs Help In Corruption Fight: Experts
Appointing a petroleum minister is key to driving out graft in the African nation's oil sector, observers say.
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Ghana Will No Longer Manage Nigeria's Skies
Ghana has been managing Nigeria's airspace over the Gulf of Guinea in West Africa since 1945.
Exxon-Mobil Africa Executive To Lead Nigeria's Oil Corp
Emmanuel Ibe Kachikwu of Exxon-Mobil Africa was appointed as group managing director of Nigeria's state-run oil company.
Nigeria Investigating Banks, Countries For Stolen Funds
In the oil sector alone, $150 billion was believed to have been taken from the African nation's coffers, a report said.
'The Status Quo Is Unaffordable'
Nigeria's new president Muhammadu Buhari must overhaul the country's state-owned oil company to save the West African nation from losing billions of dollars.
Nigeria Ill-Prepared To Fight Boko Haram: Ex-Military Chief
"Certain regimes" left the nation's army underfunded and underequipped to take on the insurgent group, says Alex Badeh, who was sacked last month.
Will Nigeria's Buhari Probe Goodluck Jonathan?
Former Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan and his administration was widely accused of corruption during his tenure.
Obama Names Nigerian Oil Thieves: Report
U.S. President Barack Obama's administration reportedly gave Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari the names during their talks at the White House last week.
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